Dario Amodei, CEO of Anthropic, stated that geopolitical competition, specifically from China, hinders efforts to slow down the development of advanced artificial intelligence. He argued that nations may prioritize military advantages over international safety agreements.
Amodei proposed establishing a global speed limit for AI progress during a CBS News interview. Despite his skepticism regarding the feasibility of such cooperation, he emphasized the necessity of pursuing international dialogue to mitigate potential catastrophic risks.
The initiative follows internal concerns within the AI industry, including the resignation of Anthropic employee Jacob Coxon, who expressed fears regarding the safety of current development practices at leading firms.
Meanwhile, Chinese startups are expanding their AI capabilities, and President Xi Jinping has called for a consensus-based global AI governance system. China also plans to foster an open developer community within the 11-nation BRICS bloc.
Both Anthropic and OpenAI are preparing for potential IPOs, though no official dates have been set. Sam Altman of OpenAI confirmed that a public offering is unlikely this year, citing safety concerns, while supporting the call for measured development.
The proposal to slow down advanced AI systems has received support from industry leaders, including Google DeepMind CEO Demis Hassabis and Elon Musk.
