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Altman, Musk, Anthropic Chiefs Urge AI Slowdown Over Safety Fears

September 13, 2026

Summary

CEOs from leading AI firms, including Anthropic's Dario Amodei and OpenAI's Sam Altman, are urging a slowdown in AI development, citing rapid progress and potential risks to humanity. They advocate for more time to implement safety measures and consider third-party evaluators.

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  • Anthropic boss Dario Amodei calls for AI slowdown

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