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Musk and Altman Also in Favor of Slowing Down Artificial Intelligence Development
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Musk and Altman Also in Favor of Slowing Down Artificial Intelligence Development

SAPO Notícias12 September 2026 at 20:14

Elon Musk, from xAI, and Sam Altman, from OpenAI, expressed support for Dario Amodei's proposal, CEO of Anthropic, to slow the pace of artificial intelligence development. The joint position arose after several incidents related to the technology. The three leaders of the main AI companies agreed that it is necessary to reduce the speed of technological advancement. This convergence between Musk and Altman, frequently on opposite sides in AI debates, marks a significant shift in their positions regarding artificial intelligence safety.

Why this matters

Readers are affected because the convergence of three of the largest AI companies in the world around voluntary deceleration may signal a significant shift in how technology is developed and regulated. This joint position suggests that the industry recognizes the risks associated with accelerated AI development and may push for new safety measures or government regulation.

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