OpenAI CEO Sam Altman meets lawmakers as Trump calls for AI controls

Washington — President Donald Trump announced on Thursday that his administration is evaluating the need for “AI controls” in response to a recent disclosure by OpenAI, the leading artificial‑intelligence research organization. The disclosure, made public earlier this week, detailed the capabilities of OpenAI’s latest language model and highlighted potential risks associated with its deployment, including misinformation generation and unintended bias. In a brief statement, the president said the government must ensure that emerging AI technologies are developed and used responsibly, emphasizing the importance of safeguarding national security and public trust.

The White House indicated that a task force comprising officials from the Department of Commerce, the National Institute of Standards and Technology, and the Office of Science and Technology Policy will review OpenAI’s findings and assess existing regulatory frameworks. The administration plans to consult with industry leaders, academic experts, and civil‑rights groups to determine whether new legislation or executive actions are warranted. This move follows growing bipartisan concern in Congress over the rapid advancement of generative AI and its societal implications.

The initiative marks the first formal consideration of federal AI oversight since OpenAI’s disclosure, signaling a potential shift toward more structured governance of artificial‑intelligence technologies. Officials said any measures would aim to balance innovation with safety, and that further details would be released as the review process progresses.