OpenAI Absent from Nvidia's AI Safety Platform Effort

OpenAI is not publicly backing Nvidia's newly announced initiative to address rogue artificial intelligence agents. Nvidia launched a consortium on September 29, 2026, involving over 100 companies aimed at creating industry standards for AI safety.

While other major tech players like Amazon, Google, and Apple also did not publicly join the platform, OpenAI's absence was particularly notable given its position in AI development. The platform aims to establish robust mechanisms and tools to ensure the responsible deployment of AI technologies.

However, TechCrunch has learned that OpenAI is privately working with Nvidia. This suggests that while OpenAI is not participating in the public initiative, it is engaged in safety efforts behind the scenes. The collaboration aims to develop solutions that prevent AI agents from acting in unintended or harmful ways.

This situation highlights the complex collaborative landscape within the AI sector. Companies may engage in different public initiatives or have varying levels of public commitment while simultaneously cooperating on critical technological challenges like safety and security.