OpenAI CEO Sam Altman met with key advisers in the Trump administration this week following earlier talks with lawmakers on Capitol Hill, as pressure mounts from tech workers demanding stricter safety regulations for artificial intelligence. The meetings come amid growing criticism of rapid AI development, with some employees calling on the government to impose new rules.
According to Fortune, Altman confirmed that OpenAI deactivated one of its AI models after a security breach on the Hugging Face platform last month. The incident has raised further questions about AI safety and the pace of development.
CBS News reported that Altman's discussions with White House advisers are part of a broader effort to address concerns about the technology. The timing of the meetings coincides with a public push from the AI industry for help in regulating the field, as companies grapple with balancing innovation and risk.
The exact nature of the White House meetings has not been disclosed, but they signal the administration's growing focus on AI governance. Altman's Capitol Hill engagements earlier in the week included talks with lawmakers about the future of AI regulation.