Anthropic CEO Calls for Slowing AI Progress
Anthropic's CEO Dario Amodei and OpenAI's Sam Altman both stress the need to slow AI advancement.

Leaders Call for a Measured AI Frontier
In a recent discussion, Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei and OpenAI founder Sam Altman expressed a shared view that the AI community should "pace the frontier". Both leaders highlighted the growing consensus that unchecked acceleration could pose risks.
The call for a slower pace reflects a broader conversation about responsible AI development, urging companies and researchers to consider safety and societal impact alongside technical breakthroughs.
While specific strategies were not detailed, the alignment between two of the industry's most influential figures signals a potential shift toward more cautious progress.
*Source: TechCrunch AI, September 12, 2026*
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