OpenAI CEO Sam Altman published a proposal in the Financial Times around July 1, 2026, calling for an American-led international forum to establish global standards for AI safety testing and governance, a body he has previously compared to the International Atomic Energy Agency. Altman’s vision centers on leveraging US technological leadership to coordinate standards among democratic nations and also envisions engaging rival nations, including China. The timing follows the G7 summit on June 17, 2026, where President Trump met with leading AI executives, including Altman, to discuss a cohesive US-led approach to global AI regulation. Chris Lehane, OpenAI’s VP of Global Affairs, indicated at the summit a growing consensus among democratic countries for developing AI safety standards collaboratively. Altman has advocated for international AI coordination since at least 2023, and during remarks in February 2026, he explicitly drew the comparison between his proposed body and the IAEA. The proposal’s silence on cryptocurrency tokens or blockchain projects was notable, as Altman’s own Worldcoin project was not referenced in relation to the forum.