OpenAI CEO Sam Altman to brief UN Security Council next week

OpenAI chief executive Sam Altman is slated to address the United Nations Security Council next week, according to a Reuters report released on September 18, 2026. The briefing, scheduled for a closed‑door session of the council, will focus on the rapid development of artificial‑intelligence technologies and their implications for international peace and security. UN officials have invited Altman as part of a broader effort to engage leading industry figures in discussions about AI governance, disinformation, autonomous weapons and the potential for destabilizing cyber‑operations.

Altman’s appearance marks one of the first instances a technology‑sector chief has directly briefed the Security Council, reflecting heightened global concern over the strategic risks posed by advanced AI systems. The meeting follows a series of high‑level consultations among member states, civil‑society groups and tech companies aimed at shaping a coordinated regulatory framework. Observers note that the briefing could influence forthcoming UN resolutions and inform future diplomatic initiatives on AI safety, underscoring the growing intersection of technology and international security policy.