Chris Lehane stories

Sep 13, 2026

OpenAI, Anthropic, and Google DeepMind collaborate on AI safety standards body

The three leading AI companies have been in discussions since July 2026 to create an industry standards body focused on AI safety, testing, and auditing. OpenAI's global policy chief Chris Lehane confirmed the collaboration on Tuesday, following Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei's public call for industry coordination on safety measures.

Sep 13, 20269 sources

Apr 3, 2026

OpenAI Acquires Tech Talk Show TBPN

OpenAI purchased TBPN, a daily Silicon Valley tech podcast that frequently interviews AI executives. The show will operate under OpenAI's communications department while claiming editorial independence.

Apr 3, 20263 sources