OpenAI CEO Sam Altman testifies before a Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee hearing titled “Winning the AI Race: Strengthening U.S. Capabilities in Computing and Innovation,” on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., U.S., May 8, 2025. REUTERS/Jonathan Ernst

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OpenAI's Altman to urge US lawmakers not to require AI model approvals

by ReutersJune 3, 2026

WASHINGTON, June 3 (Reuters) – OpenAI CEO Sam Altman will advocate against proposals that AI developers obtain U.S. government approval before releasing new models to the public during his visit to Washington on Wednesday, according to a company statement.

(Reporting by Courtney Rozen’ Editing by Chris Reese)

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