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OpenAI CEO Sam Altman supports industry-wide AI slowdown amid safety concerns

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has expressed support for an industry-wide slowdown in AI development, citing both great potential and real risks. He indicated a willingness to pause or stop development if safety concerns cannot be adequately addressed, even if it means defying investors. This stance aligns with Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei's call for slowing the pace of AI capability improvements, with Anthropic implementing a new safety measure to grant independent evaluators permanent access to the company. AI

IMPACT Signals a potential shift in AI development pace, influenced by leadership concerns over safety and alignment.

RANK_REASON Interview with a prominent AI CEO discussing industry trends and safety concerns.

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OpenAI CEO Sam Altman supports industry-wide AI slowdown amid safety concerns

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