AI Industry Braces for Safety Pause | Global News

AI’s top minds are sounding the alarm — Anthropic’s CEO is urging the entire industry to pause development, warning that unchecked progress could let AI seize control of the internet within a year. With backing from Sam Altman and Elon Musk, they’re pushing for safety-first measures like independent oversight and even government collaboration to prevent a dangerous race toward superintelligence. Researchers are fleeing companies caught in this rush, fearing catastrophic consequences if safety lags behind speed. Anthropic’s bold plan includes letting outside evaluators live onsite at companies and seeking global cooperation — even with authoritarian regimes — to align on safety before it’s too late.

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