Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei Urges AI Industry To Slow Down As Sam Altman, Elon Musk Back Safety Push

San Francisco, California, United States - Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei has called for a cautious approach to the rapid development of AI technology, warning of the potential risks if not properly managed. Following a post on Saturday advocating for a slowdown in AI growth, Amodei appeared on CBS News Sunday Morning to further discuss his concerns.

"I don't fully appreciate what it would be like when the progress is as fast as it was," Amodei stated. "It doesn't mean we need to panic today, but it doesn't mean we should just keep going without considering the consequences." In a new essay, Amodei outlined a three-part plan for pacing the AI industry, with Anthropic committing to the first step.

This involves providing third-party evaluators with permanent, employee-level access to their systems to ensure adherence to safety measures, report on incidents, and assess model alignment during training.

Amodei emphasized the need for safeguards to keep pace with the rapid advancements in AI technology. "Third-party AI safety checks" are crucial to maintaining control over the rapidly evolving AI landscape. Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla, and Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI, both expressed support for Amodei's proposal, agreeing that a controlled pace of AI development is essential.