OpenAI considers slowing advanced AI development, Altman tells staff
mfiguiere · hn · 2026-09-11
According to Reuters, Sam Altman told OpenAI employees that the company is considering slowing down the development of advanced AI models.
The rare internal statement contrasts with the perception of OpenAI racing ahead, and may reflect trade-offs around safety, compute, and release cadence. Details remain limited in the report.
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