https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/altman-tells-staff-openai-is-open-to-slowing-ai-development-bloomberg-news-reportsContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/altman-tells-staff-openai-is-open-to-slowing-ai-development-bloomberg-news-reportshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/altman-tells-staff-openai-is-open-to-slowing-ai-development-bloomberg-news-reports#u69856Wed, 16 Sep 2026 05:46:12 +0000Sam Altman has delayed OpenAI's initial public offering to 2027, citing safety concerns. Altman stated the company will slow the development of AI without waiting for Congressional action, though he clarified that pacing is not stopping. While Altman expressed confidence that the industry can police itself to prevent significant harm, he joined Elon Musk in supporting Dario Amodei's warning that frontier AI development may be moving too fast. This cautious approach contrasts with President Trump, who downplayed safety concerns by stating that whoever wins AI wins.Why it mattersOpenAI https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/altman-tells-staff-openai-is-open-to-slowing-ai-development-bloomberg-news-reportshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/altman-tells-staff-openai-is-open-to-slowing-ai-development-bloomberg-news-reports#u67070Sun, 13 Sep 2026 14:26:05 +0000OpenAI chief executive Sam Altman told staff that the company is open to slowing down the development of cutting-edge artificial intelligence systems. The shift aligns with growing concerns across the industry about controlling increasingly powerful technology and mitigating safety risks. Other sector leaders have similarly pointed to the need for a measured pace as advanced models pose mounting challenges to human oversight. OpenAI is also exploring the legal implications of an industry-wide slowdown and pushing for regulatory standards to manage safety requirements.Why it mattersThe discussi