OpenAI, Anthropic and Google secretly joined forces to collaborate on AI safety
The three labs that race each other on capability just announced they're collaborating on safety — here's what changes.
Why it matters
A public commitment to coordinated AI safety work among frontier labs signals shifting norms around competition vs. collective risk management — and sets a precedent for how the industry addresses governance.
The key facts
8 to knowOpenAI, Anthropic, and Google DeepMind announced joint AI safety collaboration
Chris Lehane (OpenAI global head of policy) announced the partnership at press conference
Framework aims to ensure AI safety across competing labs
Published September 15, 2026
OpenAI, Anthropic, and Google DeepMind collaborating on AI safety framework
Chris Lehane (OpenAI global head of policy) made the announcement
Framed as prioritizing safety over competitive advantage
Described as previously undisclosed collaboration
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Publisher excerpt: OpenAI Group PBC’s global head of policy Chris Lehane said today that his company has been working closely with rivals Anthropic PBC and Google LLC’s DeepMind research lab to try to devise a framework that ensures artificial intelligence safety. “It’s better to try to work together to prioritize…