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This week was the "horribilis week of Artificial Intelligence", says Paulo Portas

TVI Notícias13 September 2026 at 21:49

This week was dubbed the "horribilis week of Artificial Intelligence" by TVI commentator Paulo Portas. The comment comes following the intention expressed by important figures in the technology sector to slow down the development of Artificial Intelligence.

Among the names mentioned are Dario Amodei, Sam Altman and Elon Musk, who expressed the desire to delay the advancement of this technology. The article does not specify what concrete statements were made by these actors nor the reasons presented for this position.

Why this matters

The decision by AI sector leaders to call for a pause in development represents a rare moment of self-criticism in the technology industry, which could influence future regulations and public debate on the limits of innovation, potentially affecting companies and consumers in Portugal and Europe.

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