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

Leading figures in the artificial intelligence industry, including OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and Elon Musk, have publicly supported Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei’s call to slow the pace of AI development. Amodei argues that rapid, unchecked progress poses significant risks, including the potential for autonomous AI swarms to cause widespread cyber damage. He proposes a plan involving independent monitoring and increased transparency. While Altman confirmed that OpenAI intends to adopt similar safety evaluation measures and has delayed its planned 2026 IPO due to safety concerns, some critics remain skeptical, suggesting that these calls for a slowdown may be motivated by liability concerns rather than purely altruistic goals. Meanwhile, international discussions regarding AI governance are intensifying, with King Charles set to host industry leaders to discuss the responsible development of technology for the benefit of humanity as global policymakers push for stricter oversight.