TechIs Big Tech’s AI slowdown a safety pact or a cartel?

OpenAI, Anthropic, Google DeepMind, and SpaceX leaders loosely agreed to slow AI development, proposing third-party auditors, domestic lab regulation, and a global slowdown. Critics called it a cartel designed to block competitors and weaken open source, while experts said the ideas reflect long-standing safety demands but need stronger safeguards and leadership beyond industry CEOs.

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TThe Verge★★★☆☆2026-09-14 22:59Original