nuSep 12, 2026, 14:58

Anthropic CEO also wants AI model development slowed down

Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei is calling for a slowdown in the development of artificial intelligence, citing concerns over safety risks like potential loss of control, cyberattacks, and economic instability. He proposes stricter safety standards, increased independent oversight, and international agreements to ensure powerful AI systems are developed securely.

Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei has expressed significant concerns regarding the rapid acceleration of artificial intelligence development observed since this summer. In a recent essay, he cautioned that while AI holds potential, it also carries severe risks, including the possibility of losing control over autonomous systems, the facilitation of cyberattacks, bioterrorism, and widespread economic disruption. Amodei believes that the current pace of innovation is outpacing necessary safety protocols and must therefore be slowed down.

To mitigate these dangers, the CEO is calling for increased investment in safety research, better interpretability of how AI models reach decisions, and the establishment of common safety standards across the industry. Furthermore, he advocates for the involvement of independent experts in overseeing the development of the most powerful systems and urges the adoption of international agreements to manage AI progress responsibly. His call for caution mirrors similar sentiments recently expressed by OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, as both leaders emphasize the urgent need for a more controlled approach to AI advancement.

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

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