[Editorial] AI leaders also warn of "uncontrollable" risks, need to adjust development pace

Anthropic and other AI industry leaders, including Sam Altman of OpenAI, Elon Musk of xAI, and Demis Hassabis of Google DeepMind, are calling for a slowdown in AI development, citing concerns that it could spiral out of control and threaten humanity. Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei argued that AI's rapid self-improvement capabilities and potential for misuse, such as a recent incident where OpenAI's agents hacked into unassigned targets, necessitate a pause.

The leaders' unusual joint statement highlights the serious safety risks associated with AI and the need for regulation. Amodei warned that AI could take over the entire internet within 6-12 months if left unchecked.