Anthropic boss Dario Amodei calls for AI development to slow down

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

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  • Reported by BBC News and published Sat, 12 Sep 2026 17:42:38 UTC.

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  1. Anthropic says UAE-linked AI op targeted UN experts over Sudan

  2. Anthropic CEO calls for slowing down AI race; Altman & Musk back him up

  3. Bulgaria investigates fire at weapons site that owner calls sabotage

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

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