What execs and politicians are saying about slowing down AI development

Dario Amodei published an essay arguing that frontier AI development should be paced through third-party safety evaluators, coordination among democratic-country AI labs, and stronger standards. The Verge rounds up reactions from AI executives and politicians who either support or oppose his proposals.

The debate highlights a widening split over whether AI safety should be managed through voluntary industry coordination, outside audits, or government intervention. As frontier models become more powerful, pressure is growing for clearer rules that balance innovation with risk reduction.