Sep 14, 2026 – 6.06pmA top OpenAI executive says global authorities are moving too slowly to keep up with the threats posed by artificial intelligence, prompting major tech companies to create a plan for self-regulation that puts them at odds with both the US and Australian governments.Speaking to The Australian Financial Review at the Australian Strategic Policy Institute summit in Canberra on Monday, OpenAI vice president of global policy Ann O’Leary said American tech giants concerned about the risks of AI were considering a voluntary model of regulation similar to the one governing the US financial industry.Subscribe to gift this articleGift 5 articles to anyone you choose each month when you subscribe.Subscribe nowAlready a subscriber? Fetching latest articles
OpenAI exec says governments too slow to regulate dangerous AI
Senior OpenAI executive Ann O’Leary says the AI industry is taking the lead on safety regulation as politicians struggle to keep up












