Harris Urges AI Development Slowdown Amid Growing Political Divide

Former Vice President Kamala Harris warned on Monday that artificial-intelligence systems are advancing “at an alarming speed.” She called for “sensible guardrails” and a federal oversight agency to ensure AI serves the public interest and does not “escape human control.” Harris also urged President Donald Trump to pursue an international treaty—potentially with China—to limit dangerous AI applications and establish global testing standards.

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The call for regulation arrives as a broader debate intensifies. Former President Barack Obama recently urged Democrats to prioritize AI in upcoming election agendas, describing rapid private-sector development as potentially dangerous. Industry voices have joined the conversation; Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei published an essay over the weekend advocating a slowdown to avoid “the wrong paths.” Meanwhile, former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg, also mentioned as a possible 2028 candidate, stressed that inaction by Congress and the White House poses a “deeply dangerous” risk to the American people and the world.

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• Kamala Harris: Emphasized the need for “common-sense safety standards” and a treaty to curb risky AI uses.

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• Donald Trump: Dismissed slowdown proposals, asserting that existing “criminal and regulatory power” is sufficient and labeling concerns a “SICK conspiracy” that benefits China.

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• Pete Buttigieg: Highlighted the urgency of safeguards, rules, limits, and a “kill switch” for rogue AI, suggesting frameworks that could be adjusted every 30 days.

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• Dario Amodei: In an exclusive interview, called on industry leaders to collaborate to prevent harmful outcomes from unchecked AI development.

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• “AI is moving quickly. And for Congress to just sit on its hands, for the White House to do nothing real is something that is deeply dangerous to the American people and the world,” — Pete Buttigieg

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