Anthropic C.E.O. Dario Amodei Calls for A.I. Slowdown

Anthropic Chief Executive Dario Amodei has called for a slowdown in artificial intelligence development, according to The New York Times. The report places the leader of one of the most prominent AI companies among those urging greater caution as increasingly capable systems are built and deployed.

Anthropic develops generative AI models and is widely known for its Claude chatbot and related services. Amodei’s position is notable because the company is a major participant in the competitive market for advanced AI, where technology firms are racing to improve model capabilities and expand commercial use.

Debates over the pace of AI development have intensified alongside concerns about safety, misuse, reliability, labor impacts and the ability of governments and institutions to oversee rapidly changing systems. Calls for a slowdown generally reflect arguments that technical safeguards, testing practices and governance frameworks should keep pace with the technology before more powerful systems are broadly released.

The New York Times’ report highlights the continuing divide within the AI sector over how quickly frontier systems should advance. Companies, policymakers, researchers and civil society groups have increasingly focused on whether voluntary commitments and existing rules are sufficient for managing the risks associated with highly capable AI.