AI Matters
Why it matters
Tech leaders back calls for AI slowdown as OpenAI delays IPO
The Decoder Altman, Musk, and Hassabis back Amodei's call to add independent oversight
Sam Altman, Elon Musk, and Demis Hassabis supported calls for independent oversight, with Altman confirming OpenAI will delay its public offering to 2027 over safety concerns.
Why it matters
A coordinated push for independent safety audits could slow down the release of new consumer tools but reduce the risk of uncontrolled AI deployment.
Latest brief · Oct 19, 2026