Google, OpenAI, and Anthropic Launch Own AI Safety Watchdog Without Government Oversight

Alphabet's Google, OpenAI, and Anthropic are reportedly building their own AI safety watchdog without government oversight. The three companies plan to launch a new standards body for frontier AI by late 2026 or early 2027.

The organization, called the Standards Authority for Frontier AI (SAFA), would set standards for testing and reporting AI safety issues. SAFA would also establish qualifications for independent auditors evaluating AI models and labs.

Multiple high-profile names are being considered for leadership roles in SAFA, including Sriram Krishnan and Arati Prabhakar. However, the companies initially envisioned an industry-led group with federal government oversight, but that public-private partnership has stalled.