Anthropic CEO says it’s time to pump the brakes on AI
Source: The Verge (opens in a new tab) · Terrence O’Brien
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Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei has proposed a three-step plan to pace frontier AI development and announced the company will grant third-party evaluators, including METR, access to its models to verify adherence to safety practices and commitments.
Why It Matters
The initiative introduces formal third-party safety auditing for frontier systems. If adopted across major labs, external evaluation access and voluntary development pacing could shape future safety benchmarks, release schedules, and self-regulatory standards.
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SourceDario Amodei proposes AI development speed limits and governance frameworks
Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei is calling for a controlled slowdown in AI development, warning that recursive self-improvement could threaten internet infrastructure within six to twelve months. To manage these risks, Amodei proposes embedded auditors at AI companies, unified safety standards, and international governance agreements structured similarly to the Strategic Arms Limitation Talks (SALT) treaties, ahead of a potential major initial public offering. Claims are as reported; this summary makes no determination about accuracy or significance.
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