Silicon Valley pushes back on AI slowdown calls, questioning lab executives' motives
nordicinst · x · 2026-09-14
The New York Times reports that after Dario Amodei argued AI is advancing too fast to build safely—proposing independent auditors and coordinated safety standards—other tech leaders quickly questioned his motives. While Sam Altman, Elon Musk, and Demis Hassabis publicly agreed on the need for a slower pace, critics accused Amodei of sensationalizing AI risks to raise barriers for competitors: "Stop pretending the motivation to slow down is purely altruistic." The piece captures the growing tension between safety narratives and commercial rivalry in the AI industry.
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