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  "id": 6954610,
  "title": "Anthropic's Amodei proposes plan to 'slow the pace' of advancing AI capabilities",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/12/anthropics-amodei-proposes-plan-to-slow-the-pace-of-advancing-ai",
  "topic": "ai",
  "section": "AI",
  "published": "2026-09-12T17:00:10.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "CNBC Technology",
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    "url": "https://www.cnbc.com/2026/09/12/anthropics-amodei-proposes-plan-to-slow-the-pace-of-advancing-ai-capabilities.html"
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  "summary": "Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei has called for artificial intelligence companies to slow the pace of developing increasingly capable AI models. In an essay, Amodei argued that the industry needs more time to strengthen safeguards against potential misuse. He proposed a three-step approach, including allowing permanent third-party reviewers inside AI companies, giving them access to relevant tools and internal processes used to assess risks.\n\nAmodei's comments come amid growing concerns over the risks associated with advanced AI, including the potential for misuse in activities such as cyberattacks, surveillance, and weapons development. According to Euronews, an Anthropic researcher, Jacob Coxon, recently quit his job, accusing AI companies of \"gambling with our lives\" in the race to develop superintelligent computer systems. Amodei emphasized that slowing AI development would allow researchers and outside evaluators to identify potential risks and ensure that safety and alignment measures keep pace with rapidly improving capabilities.\n\nAmodei's proposal has garnered support, including from Elon Musk, according to Business Standard. The CEO's call for caution highlights the need for a balanced approach to AI development, one that weighs the benefits of the technology against the potential risks. Amodei co-founded Anthropic, which developed the AI model Claude, with his sister Daniela in 2021.",
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        "title": "Anthropic's Amodei proposes plan to 'slow the pace' of advancing AI capabilities",
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        "outlet": "Hindustan Times - World News",
        "title": "Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei warns against racing ahead on AI models: ‘We must slow the pace’",
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        "outlet": "Financial Times",
        "title": "Rivals Altman and Musk rally behind Dario Amodei’s call for an AI slowdown",
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        "published": "2026-09-12T18:39:01.000Z"
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        "outlet": "Global News",
        "title": "Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei says AI industry needs to give safety measures time to catch up",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/12/anthropic-ceo-dario-amodei-says-ai-industry-needs-to-give-safety",
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        "outlet": "Colombia One",
        "title": "Anthropic’s CEO Calls for Slowing the ‘Pace’ of AI Development",
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        "outlet": "The Korea Times",
        "title": "Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei says AI industry needs to give safety measures time to catch up",
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        "published": "2026-09-12T23:17:03.000Z"
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        "outlet": "Tech in Asia",
        "title": "Anthropic CEO urges AI firms to slow model development",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/13/anthropic-ceo-urges-ai-firms-to-slow-model-development",
        "published": "2026-09-13T01:52:30.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "SecurityWeek",
        "title": "Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei Says AI Industry Needs to Give Safety Measures Time to Catch Up",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/13/anthropic-ceo-dario-amodei-says-ai-industry-needs-to-give-safety",
        "published": "2026-09-13T13:27:25.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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