In recent discussions, leading artificial intelligence firms including Anthropic, OpenAI, and Google are contemplating the establishment of a joint safety standards body. This initiative is driven by rising safety concerns and an urgent need for a self-regulatory framework within the AI industry. Leaders from these companies have engaged in talks about coordinating efforts to create industry-wide standards for testing and oversight of advanced AI models. However, some industry voices, including the CEO of Cohere, caution that these discussions might resemble cartel behavior and emphasize the need for a more inclusive approach to defining the rules of AI development. Amid this backdrop, questions arise regarding the political will to implement the necessary safeguards as AI capabilities continue to expand rapidly.