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EU Commission in talks with OpenAI and Anthropic over AI models

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Posted on May 11, 2026

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· Last updated: May 11, 2026

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EU Commission in Ongoing Talks with OpenAI and Anthropic Over AI Models

European Commission's Engagement with Leading AI Companies

Current Discussions with OpenAI and Anthropic

BRUSSELS, May 11 (Reuters) - The European Commission is in ongoing discussions with U.S. artificial intelligence giants OpenAI and Anthropic, a spokesperson said on Monday.

OpenAI's Proactive Approach

Spokesperson Thomas Regnier said the Commission welcomed OpenAI's proactive engagement, including its intent to grant access to its new AI model. He added that the Commission has had a four or five meetings with Anthropic though no discussions on a possible access to its AI models have taken place yet.

Contrasting Engagements: OpenAI vs. Anthropic

"With one (OpenAI), you have a company proactively offering to give access to the company. With the other one (Anthropic), we have good exchanges though we're not at a stage where we can speculate on potential access or not", Regnier said during a daily press briefing.

Reporting and Editorial Credits

(Reporting by Inti Landauro, editing by Charlotte Van Campenhout)

Key Takeaways

  • OpenAI is proactively offering EU access to its new AI model, marking constructive regulatory engagement and potential collaboration under the Digital Services Act and AI Act frameworks (incl. its Economic Blueprint 2.0) (streetinsider.com).
  • Anthropic is in dialogue with the EU, having committed to the EU’s General‑Purpose AI Code of Practice; discussions include its Mythos cybersecurity model, but no access provision is yet agreed (news.bloomberglaw.com).
  • These talks occur against the backdrop of the EU’s AI Act becoming effective (with General‑Purpose AI model obligations applying from August 2, 2026) and the AI Office ramping up oversight—reflecting EU's broader push for regulatory control and transparency over advanced AI systems (ec.europa.eu).

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the EU Commission discussing with OpenAI?
The EU Commission is in discussions with OpenAI about access to its new AI model and welcomes its proactive engagement.
Has the EU Commission met with Anthropic?
Yes, the EU Commission has held four or five meetings with Anthropic regarding artificial intelligence.
Is Anthropic offering access to its AI models?
No, discussions with Anthropic have not yet reached the stage of offering access to its AI models.
Who confirmed the ongoing talks between the EU Commission and AI companies?
EU Commission spokesperson Thomas Regnier confirmed the ongoing discussions during a daily press briefing.
Where are the EU Commission's talks with OpenAI and Anthropic taking place?
The discussions are taking place in Brussels, as indicated by the EU Commission's announcement.

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