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Tech leaders call for AI development slowdown amid safety concerns

WIRED AI AI Leaders Are Calling for a Slowdown. Trump’s Team Says It’s on Them

Leaders from OpenAI, Anthropic, and xAI backed a proposal to pace the development of advanced models, though the White House indicated it is unlikely to mandate a pause.

Why it matters

A coordinated push by top executives to slow down development could shape future safety standards, even without immediate government mandates.