AI Leaders' Slowdown Pact Draws Cartel Accusations From Critics

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Top executives from OpenAI, Anthropic, Google DeepMind, and SpaceX reached an informal agreement over the weekend to slow the pace of AI development. The group framed the move as a safety measure, endorsing proposals for third-party auditors, domestic lab regulations, and a global slowdown accord. Critics quickly questioned the motives behind the pact, arguing it was designed to suppress emerging competitors and undermine the open-source AI movement. Some detractors went further, labeling the arrangement an outright cartel intended to consolidate power among established players. The debate highlights growing tension between AI safety rhetoric and competitive self-interest in the industry.

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