EU Commission Engages OpenAI and Anthropic on AI Models
Economic Times
Tuesday, May 12, 2026
- •The European Commission is currently holding talks with major AI firms OpenAI and Anthropic.
- •Discussions focus on understanding advanced AI models and exploring potential future collaborations.
- •OpenAI has proactively offered the Commission access to its latest artificial intelligence model.
The European Commission has initiated direct discussions with AI developers OpenAI and Anthropic to review their latest technological advancements. These engagements aim to provide EU officials with deeper insight into the capabilities of advanced artificial intelligence systems currently in development.
OpenAI has proactively offered the Commission access to its new AI model as part of these ongoing dialogues. Separately, the Commission has conducted several meetings with Anthropic to explore potential collaborations regarding AI development and the broader regulatory landscape in Europe.