AI competitors Altman, Amodei, and Hassabis are heading to the G7 summit.

      The CEOs of the three most influential artificial intelligence companies in the world are set to meet with the leaders of the seven largest advanced economies. Sam Altman from OpenAI, Dario Amodei from Anthropic, and Demis Hassabis from Google DeepMind are confirmed to attend the G7 summit in Évian-les-Bains, France, from June 15 to 17, as reported by Bloomberg. Their names were included on a guest list made public by the French presidential office. While all three companies acknowledged their participation, they did not provide details on the topics they intend to discuss.

      An OpenAI representative mentioned that the company anticipates conversations regarding the opportunities and dangers associated with advanced AI but did not elaborate further. Similarly, Anthropic and Google confirmed their executives' attendance without specifying their agendas.

      France, which currently holds the rotating presidency of the G7, has prioritized AI on the summit's agenda. CNBC reported that President Emmanuel Macron personally invited Altman, with OpenAI’s chief global affairs officer, Chris Lehane, stating that the CEO would be partaking in discussions at the leaders’ level.

      This invitation reflects the G7’s increasing focus on AI governance. In 2023, during Japan's presidency, the bloc initiated the Hiroshima AI Process, leading to the creation of international guiding principles and a code of conduct for organizations involved in developing advanced AI systems. Canada’s presidency in 2025 further reinforced these commitments with promises concerning AI adoption in public services and youth safety, while France’s presidency will continue to advance these goals.

      This meeting presents a rare opportunity for leaders of competing AI labs to appear together in front of global leaders. The three executives usually operate in a highly competitive marketplace where every benchmark, business deal, and model release is a zero-sum game.

      Their last joint appearance was less than smooth. At India’s AI Impact Summit in February, Prime Minister Narendra Modi raised the hands of Altman and Sundar Pichai before an applauding audience, yet Altman and Amodei, standing next to each other, opted to raise their fists instead of joining hands, a moment that quickly gained viral attention. Altman later expressed his confusion about the situation, while Anthropic chose not to comment.

      The timing of the summit is critical for two of the attendees, as both Anthropic and OpenAI have recently filed S-1 registration statements confidentially with the SEC, potentially leading to two of the biggest tech IPOs in history. Anthropic submitted its filing on June 1, following a $65 billion funding round that reportedly valued the company at $965 billion, while OpenAI filed on June 8, with Goldman Sachs and Morgan Stanley as lead underwriters and a valuation that could exceed $1 trillion at the time of listing.

      This timing means both companies will be engaging with G7 leaders while simultaneously attracting interest from public-market investors. Participating in a summit centered on responsible AI governance presents significant reputational advantages for these labs, which have recently focused on publishing safety research and highlighting risks as they prepare for an IPO.

      Moreover, all three executives are facing public concerns regarding the rapid advancement of AI, including issues of job displacement, autonomous weaponry, and deepfakes, which are significant policy concerns. The G7 provides a platform for them to demonstrate that the AI industry is collaborating with governments rather than outpacing them.

      While none of the three companies disclosed the specifics of their discussions, the summit may lead to voluntary commitments rather than enforceable agreements. The valuations of Anthropic ($965 billion) and OpenAI (over $1 trillion) cited in media reports are not confirmed by audited documents. Thus far, the G7’s Hiroshima AI Process has produced guiding principles and codes of conduct but lacks enforceable regulations. The outcome of the discussions in Évian-les-Bains may influence whether this changes.