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Musk and Altman agree: need to slow down artificial intelligence development
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Musk and Altman agree: need to slow down artificial intelligence development

Expresso12 September 2026 at 20:14

Elon Musk and Sam Altman agreed that it is necessary to slow down the development of artificial intelligence. Altman, CEO of OpenAI, announced that his company will allow independent evaluators to audit their AI systems. This decision comes in line with what was previously suggested by Amodei, indicating a trend towards greater transparency and supervision in the sector. The convergence of opinions between these top figures in the technology sector reflects the growing concerns about the risks associated with the accelerated development of artificial intelligence systems.

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This news is relevant for readers in Portugal and worldwide, as it reflects a rare moment of agreement between two of the most influential figures in the technology sector on the need to regulate the development of AI. OpenAI's decision to allow independent audits represents a significant shift in the industry's approach to artificial intelligence security, which could influence future regulation policies and sector standards globally.

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