Australia Calls OpenAI, Anthropic CEOs to AI Inquiry

Published On 28 Sep, 2026
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9 News HD: Australia has called on the CEOs of OpenAI and Anthropic to appear before an inquiry looking into the growing impact of artificial intelligence.

The Australian AI inquiry is examining how major AI companies are developing and using their technology. OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei have been asked to appear before the inquiry and answer questions about their companies’ work.

The move comes as AI tools are becoming more common in workplaces, schools and everyday life. Governments around the world are also looking at how these systems should be used and what rules may be needed.

The Australian inquiry is expected to look at issues linked to AI safety, its wider effects on society and the growing role of major technology companies.

OpenAI and Anthropic are among the leading companies working on advanced AI systems. Their products are used by millions of people for tasks such as writing, research, coding and other forms of digital work.

The call for the two CEOs to appear shows the growing attention from Australian authorities toward the fast development of artificial intelligence. The inquiry could provide further discussion about how AI companies should operate as the technology continues to expand.