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AI-linked stocks slide after tech bosses call for slowdown in ‘reckless’ development

Donald Trump dismisses attempts to increase controls on artificial intelligence as ‘sick conspiracy’

The Guardian - UK · Sep 14

MPs and peers call for new law to curb AI’s risk to human rights and privacy

AI is ‘moving with such speed and complexity that its impact is hard to accurately predict’

The Independent UK · Sep 14

UK government moves to acquire Speciality Steel UK; AI stocks hit by calls for slowdown – as it happened

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The Guardian - UK · Sep 14

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Big AI wants to slow down AI research. Is it a safety pause or a strategic retreat?

Over the weekend, Anthropic chief executive Dario Amodei called for artificial intelligence (AI) companies, including his own, to slow down their work. Sam Altman and Elon Musk, heads of rivals OpenAI and xAI respectively, agreed.

The Conversation · Sep 14

Asian shares are mixed and OpenAI investor SoftBank shares plunge after calls to slow AI industry

Asian shares are mixed and U.S. futures have edged lower

The Independent UK · Sep 14

'Competitive pressure cannot justify recklessness': Sam Altman calls for rules to manage frontier risk

In a series of posts on X, Altman says that if AI is used to impose a view on everyone else the results could be 'extremely dystopian'.

The Economic Times · Sep 14

AI CEOs say they need to slow the pace of development. But will they?

After apocalyptic warnings about the the threats posed by AI, leaders like Sam Altman and Elon Musk backed Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei’s calls to ‘slow the pace’

The Guardian - US · Sep 14

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‘AI not worth pursuing if...’: Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella warns against AI slipping beyond human control

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella urged strict human control and deliberate pacing in AI development. His comments follow Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei's proposal to slow AI progress and use independent safety evaluators, an initiative endorsed by industry leaders like Sam Altman and Elon Musk.

The Economic Times · Sep 14

China state newspaper blasts Anthropic's calls to slow AI as 'Cold War' tactic

In the essay published on Saturday and later endorsed by OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and ‌SpaceX founder Elon ⁠Musk, ⁠Dario Amodei outlined a framework to pace the development of frontier AI model capabilities and create more time to manage mounting safety risks.

The Economic Times · Sep 14

King Charles Meets AI Chiefs in Scotland as Experts Warn Rapid Automation Threatens Ordinary Jobs

King Charles hosts AI chiefs in Scotland days after Dario Amodei urged the industry to slow down and Sam Altman and Elon Musk agreed within a day.

International Business Times UK · Sep 14

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella backs need for evaluators for AI systems amid 'slowdown' debate

The Economic Times · Sep 14

Is it possible to slow down the development of AI?

Top AI executives say they want to slow the breakneck pace of artificial intelligence development, but competition, US government reluctance and geopolitical factors stand in the way. However, the AI race and China's advances in the field create "the toughest dilemma" regarding whether or not to slow down AI development,…

The Economic Times · Sep 14

Trump downplays AI risks as ‘things that won’t happen’

Communities Secretary Angela Rayner said she was pleased AI companies were ‘talking about the threats as well as the opportunities’.

Evening Standard · Sep 13

'Unholy Alliance' Preparing Bunkers, Fortressed Nations and Space Colonies To Escape the Collapse They're Fuelling, New Book Warns

Naomi Klein and Astra Taylor's new book argues that wealthy elites are pursuing bunkers, fortified nations, space colonies and machines rather than collective solutions to planetary crises.

International Business Times UK · Sep 13

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International Business Times UK · Sep 13

Trump Says 'Whoever Wins AI Wins' as Sanders Pushes 20-Year Jail Terms for Breaking Superintelligence Ban

Sanders' bill would create a federal AI regulator and impose a temporary pause on advanced AI while targeting superintelligence permanently.

International Business Times UK · Sep 13

Altman Matches Anthropic's AI Auditor Pledge While Musk Offers Three-Word Slowdown Backing

OpenAI chief Sam Altman and Elon Musk have backed Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei's call for slower AI development, though critics doubt whether the industry will adopt broader safety measures.

Barchart · Sep 13

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman Warns of ‘A Complete Change in the Landscape of Cyberattacks’ as AI Models Around the World Hit ‘Cyber Critical’

Sam Altman has a stark warning about the impact of AI on the future of cybersecurity. Here's what to know.

Fortune · Sep 13

Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei and AI whistleblower Jacob Coxon agree: Something terrifying could happen in a matter of months

"So these AIs are getting smarter, very, very quickly. And in particular, in the next six months to a year, I expect the capabilities of our AI systems to be quite scary."

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The Guardian - UK · Sep 13

OpenAI boss and Elon Musk back calls to put brakes on ‘reckless’ AI development

Rare show of unity from rival developers after safety warnings from Anthropic boss and AI researchers

Evening Standard · Sep 13

Angela Rayner ‘pleased’ AI companies talking about threats

Anthropic boss Dario Amodei said he was concerned that since this summer, AI has been ‘advancing drastically faster’.

The Economic Times · Sep 13

OpenAI's Sam Altman won't do IPO this year, calls AI extinction risk 'unacceptable'

The comments come as more US lawmakers urge new rules to govern AI systems after dire warnings from two researchers from OpenAI rival Anthropic that rapidly progressing AI could lead to the extinction of the human race in the not-too-distant future.

France 24 · Sep 13

Trump slams AI sceptics as Altman pauses OpenAI IPO plans over safety concerns

US President Donald Trump on Sunday slammed critics of artificial intelligence (AI) who warned firms to slow down development, branding them "negative" forces. The comments came soon after OpenAI CEO Sam Altman announced his company will not go public this year, citing safety concerns.

The Economic Times · Sep 13

Anthropic CEO seeks AI slowdown, tighter safety checks and global cooperation

Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei called for a slowdown in AI model development. He proposed a three-step plan involving independent evaluators and industry coordination. Leading AI executives like Sam Altman and Elon Musk agreed with this proposal. This call comes after recent incidents highlighting AI misuse and potential dangers. Amodei stressed…

Evening Standard · Sep 12

Musk and Altman back calls to ‘slow down’ development of AI

Dario Amodei said he is concerned that since this summer, AI has been ‘advancing drastically faster’.

The Independent UK · Sep 12

Elon Musk among major tech figures calling for ‘slow down’ of AI development

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