OpenAI’s Sam Altman: Global AI regulation ‘urgently’ needed

In February 2026, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman advocated for the urgent need for global regulation of rapidly developing artificial intelligence. Altman stated that an international oversight body is required to manage AI's advancement. He believes that the democratization of AI is the most equitable and secure approach for its future. Altman's call for regulation highlights concerns about the potential risks associated with unregulated AI development and deployment on a global scale. The specific location of Altman's statement was not specified in the article.