OpenAI boss and Elon Musk back calls to put brakes on ‘reckless’ AI development
Sam Altman and Elon Musk have backed a proposal by Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei to slow the pace of artificial intelligence development. Amodei urged Washington to intervene to prevent reckless speed in the industry, warning that an AI swarm could take over the internet within 6 to 12 months. While some AI companies have tentatively agreed to a slowdown, President Donald Trump has rejected calls for guardrails, arguing the US must maintain its lead over China. The move comes as Anthropic pursues a $2 trillion valuation and an IPO.
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- ✓ Sam Altman and Elon Musk backed Dario Amodei's call to slow the pace of AI development.
- ✓ Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei called on Washington to slow AI development.
- ✓ President Donald Trump rejected calls for AI guardrails and criticized Dario Amodei.
- ✓ Donald Trump stated the US must maintain its lead over China in AI.
What changed
Sam Altman and Elon Musk officially backed Dario Amodei's request for a development slowdown.
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OpenAI and Elon Musk Join Anthropic CEO in Call to Slow AI Development
Sam Altman and Elon Musk have backed a proposal by Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei to slow the pace of artificial intelligence development. Amodei urged Washington to intervene to prevent reckless speed in the industry, warning that an AI swarm could take over the internet within 6 to 12 months. While some AI companies have tentatively agreed to a slowdown, President Donald Trump has rejected calls for guardrails, arguing the US must maintain its lead over China. The move comes as Anthropic pursues a $2 trillion valuation and an IPO.
Why it matters
The push for restraint follows years of rapid AI scaling that critics describe as reckless. This conflict highlights a tension between safety advocates and geopolitical competition with China. It also creates a paradox for firms like Anthropic that seek massive valuations while advocating for slower growth.
What is confirmed
- Sam Altman and Elon Musk backed Dario Amodei's call to slow the pace of AI development.
- Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei called on Washington to slow AI development.
- President Donald Trump rejected calls for AI guardrails and criticized Dario Amodei.
- Donald Trump stated the US must maintain its lead over China in AI.
Still unconfirmed
- Anthropic will be profitable for a second straight quarter.
What to watch next
- Official policy responses from Washington regarding AI development speed.
- Confirmation of a formal safety pact or slowdown agreement between OpenAI and Anthropic.
- Details of Anthropic's IPO filing and valuation.
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- CNBC — Anthropic's Amodei says China presents 'toughest dilemma' for his proposed AI slowdown
- BBC — Questions mount over what an AI 'slowdown' would look like
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- KTLA — Anthropic CEO warns AI ‘swarm’ could take over internet within 6 to 12 months
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