AI leaders want to hit the brakes after years of reckless speed
Summary
The article reports that leading AI researchers and industry executives are calling for a slowdown in frontier AI development, citing safety and control concerns. It covers Dario Amodei’s essay, endorsements from OpenAI, Google DeepMind, Microsoft, and even Elon Musk, and outlines proposed coordination mechanisms like embedded evaluators, common safety standards, and potential regulatory frameworks, as well as geopolitical considerations with China.