# OpenAI and Anthropic Back AI Regulation in Australia, Signaling Global Shift

OpenAI and Anthropic are publicly supporting AI regulation in Australia, a move that experts say could set a global precedent for industry oversight. The tech companies’ stance suggests they see regulation as a way to shape rules in their favor, potentially influencing how AI is governed worldwide.

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## Sources

### World
- [The Guardian World](https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2026/jul/23/openai-anthropic-australia-ai-regulation) — Wed, 22 Jul 2026 15:00:19 GMT