nuSep 11, 2026, 05:52

Company behind ChatGPT wants to slow down AI development until safety standards are in place

OpenAI's leadership and various industry researchers are advocating for a slowdown in AI development to establish essential safety standards for advanced systems. The call comes as concerns mount over the potential existential risks of superintelligent AI, highlighted by recent staff resignations and widespread industry petitions.

OpenAI chief scientist Jakub Pachocki has publicly called for a deceleration in artificial intelligence development until industry-wide safety standards are established. This plea comes amidst growing internal and external concerns regarding the potential existential risks posed by rapidly advancing AI systems. High-profile figures within the sector, including OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, have signaled the need for government collaboration and slowed progress to ensure safety protocols are sufficient to manage AGI, which the company claims their latest model Astra is approaching.

The urgency of this issue has been underscored by several high-profile departures from major AI labs, including OpenAI and Anthropic. Former AI researcher Jacob Coxon recently resigned, claiming that companies are prioritizing speed over human safety, noting that some developers fear catastrophic consequences from superintelligent AI. These concerns align with a petition signed by over a thousand industry employees calling for a shift in development pacing to prevent uncontrollable risks before the end of the decade.

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Based on reporting by nu. Translated and condensed by LocalHeadlines.

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