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Anthropic CEO Calls For Slowing Down AI Development, Warns Of “Swarm” Taking Over Internet In 6-12 Months

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The CEO of Anthropic has called for slowing down, or “pacing,” the speed of AI development, warning of recent incidents that have caused alarm that the technology will get out of control and act on its own.

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  • Reported by Deadline and published Sat, 12 Sep 2026 16:43:38 UTC.

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