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Altman, Amodei Urge UN-Backed AI Development Slowdown

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  • Sam Altman and Dario Amodei urged an AI development slowdown and international coordination at a UN conference on September 23 2026.
  • Dario Amodei suggested independent auditors such as METR could verify AI safety practices in a recent essay.
  • Researchers warned large language models might lower barriers to bioweapon design by providing detailed pathogen instructions.
  • President Donald Trump called slowdown proposals a “hoax” and said the U.S. must keep its AI lead.