OpenAI backs measure that would require independent audits of AI models
September 15, 2026 / 4:40 PM EDT / CBS News
TL;DR
- OpenAI supports a bipartisan bill requiring independent audits of large AI models.
- The FRONTIER Act mandates third-party assessments of AI safety protocols to mitigate catastrophic risks.
- This is OpenAI's first endorsement of a federal mandate for independent AI audits.
- Rep. Jay Obernolte (R-CA) and Rep. Lori Trahan (D-MA) sponsored the FRONTIER Act.
- The bill also requires AI developers to publish model reports and disclose safety incidents.
- OpenAI advocates for mandatory national AI safety requirements and industry standard development.
- AI safety researcher Joseph Miller believes government intervention is crucial due to the unlikelihood of developers implementing sufficient safeguards independently.