# Anthropic and OpenAI pledge to embed independent AI safety evaluators

> Anthropic’s CEO and OpenAI’s leader say they will give third‑party auditors desk space and access similar to internal teams.

Oossa · 2026-10-11 · https://oossa.com/en/anthropic-and-openai-pledge-to-embed-independent-ai-safety-evaluators

Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei announced last month that the company will embed independent safety evaluators on its campus, giving them desks, badges and laptops. OpenAI CEO Sam Altman quickly backed the move. The step comes as small groups like METR and Vals AI seek more funding to assess AI risks.

## The facts

- Anthropic pledged to embed external evaluators in September 2026.
- METR raised about $71 million in commitments over the last six months.

## Why it matters

Embedding auditors could give regulators and the public clearer evidence of AI safety practices.

## Sources & references

1. [AI’s quiet safety gatekeepers are stepping into the spotlight](https://www.cnbc.com/2026/10/11/ais-quiet-safety-gatekeepers-are-stepping-into-the-spotlight.html) – CNBC, 2026-10-11

Last updated: 2026-10-11