Anthropic CEO Warns AI Needs Safety Slowdown Now

Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei is calling on the AI industry to slow development, warning that without safety measures catching up, AI could within six to twelve months be capable of taking over the entire internet. He outlined a multi-part plan including independent embedded evaluators, industry coordination, and government involvement. Amodei's call drew quick support from OpenAI's Sam Altman and Elon Musk. His warning comes as a former Anthropic safety researcher resigned over concerns the industry is acting irresponsibly, and another ex-employee warned humanity may not survive the AI transition.