Johann Wadephul: mandatory safety tests before powerful AI models launch

‘Providers should be required to test these models before release and report serious safety failures’

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WADEPHUL: "That is why Germany calls on UN member states to work towards common safety requirements for the most capable AI models. Providers should be required to test these models before release and report serious safety failures. These requirements should be supported by effective national and regional oversight."

Source: C-SPAN · Sep 26, 2026 · 25s clip