Musk, Altman, Hassabis Voice Support for Amodei's Call to Slow AI Development Pace
Prominent artificial intelligence executives have reportedly rallied behind a proposal from Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei calling for industry safeguards and independent evaluations of AI systems.
Several leading figures in the artificial intelligence industry, including Elon Musk, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and Google DeepMind CEO Demis Hassabis, have expressed support for a proposal by Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei urging the industry to slow the pace of AI development, according to a report by Anadolu Agency.
Amodei's proposal centers on the introduction of industry safeguards and independent evaluations of AI systems, the report said, though further details of the specific measures were not immediately available in the report.
The backing from Musk, Altman and Hassabis, according to Anadolu Agency, signals a degree of alignment among some of the most prominent leaders in the AI sector on the need for greater caution as the technology advances rapidly.
Anthropic, the company led by Amodei, has previously positioned itself as an advocate for AI safety research within the broader industry. The report did not specify additional details regarding the timeline, scope or mechanisms of the proposed safeguards and evaluations.
Anadolu Agency's report did not include direct statements from Musk, Altman or Hassabis regarding their reasons for supporting the proposal, nor did it detail any formal industry-wide agreement or commitment resulting from the endorsements.
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- Musk, Altman, Hassabis back Amodei’s call to slow pace of AI development — Anadolu Agency (Turkey)
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