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OpenAI’s Sam Altman: Global AI Regulation 'Urgently' Needed

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Date Published
19 Feb 2026
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19 Feb 2026, 08:45 pm

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OpenAI CEO Sam Altman says the world “urgently” needs global regulation of fast-evolving AI, calling for an international oversight body.

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OpenAI CEO Sam Altman emphasizes the urgent necessity for global AI regulation, advocating for the establishment of an international oversight body. Such a measure is critical in managing the rapidly advancing capabilities of AI systems, with potential implications for mitigating existential and catastrophic risks. This call for regulatory frameworks touches on a global concern, highlighting the need for collaborative international governance to ensure safe and ethical AI development. Altman's position aligns with discussions on global policies and preventive strategies to address the profound impacts of AI technologies.