Altman Supports Slowing Down AI Development: Not Stopping Technological Progress, but Ensuring Capabilities Do Not Outpace Alignment
Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI, has expressed support for slowing down AI development to avoid advanced model capabilities exceeding human control. His views align with those of the CEO of Anthropic. He acknowledges that prioritizing safety comes at a cost, but it helps maintain public confidence and demonstrates that U.S. companies can take responsibility as they develop increasingly powerful AI.