OpenAI says it has been working with Anthropic and Google for several weeks on AI safety, and it does not need an antitrust waiver to coordinate on safety (Maggie Eastland/Bloomberg Law)

OpenAI has stated that it has been collaborating with Anthropic and Google for several weeks on AI safety initiatives. According to OpenAI, this coordination on safety does not necessitate an antitrust waiver. The company is actively working with its primary competitors, Anthropic PBC and Google DeepMind, to address various artificial intelligence safety concerns.

This report is the first to confirm OpenAI's direct collaboration with Anthropic and Google on AI safety, moving beyond general industry discussions.