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Anthropic boss Dario Amodei calls for AI development to slow down

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What happened

The call comes amid growing concerns that AI models may become able to inflict serious damage worldwide.

Key facts

  • Reported by BBC Business and published Sat, 12 Sep 2026 21:16:47 UTC.

Why it matters

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  1. Anthropic boss Dario Amodei calls for AI development to slow down

  2. OpenAI boss and Elon Musk back calls to put brakes on ‘reckless’ AI development

  3. AI staff 'genuinely frightened' for humanity's future, ex-Anthropic researcher tells BBC

  4. Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei and AI whistleblower Jacob Coxon agree: Something terrifying could happen in a matter of months

  5. Indian PM Narendra Modi calls out BRICS nations, telling summit it’s time to act on their agreements and convert ‘files to real-life impact’

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