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Sam Altman says OpenAI's decision to pace its AI development was caused by a collection of research observations showing "various degrees of misalignment" (Alex Heath/Time)

“I think it is a good time to slow down,” OpenAI CEO Sam Altman told me last week, describing the company's decision …

  • Sam Altman says OpenAI slowed AI development due to misalignment concerns.
  • Company paused Astra model for over two weeks, largest frontier training run on hold.
  • Observations of misalignment across AI capabilities prompted safety measures and research focus.

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