# AI Companies Call for Slowing Down Superintelligence Development

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Published: 2026-09-17
Updated: 2026-09-19
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Description: Leading AI firms like Anthropic, OpenAI, Google, Microsoft, and X are advocating for a 'superintelligence slowdown' amid concerns over rogue AI agents and safety risks.
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## What happened
Tech leaders who once championed rapid innovation have shifted their stance. After incidents of rogue AI agents and warnings about existential threats, major US AI companies such as Anthropic, OpenAI, Google, Microsoft, and X are now advocating for a 'superintelligence slowdown.'

## Why it matters
These companies are responding to public concerns over the safety and control of advanced AI systems. The call for slowing down development reflects growing awareness of potential risks and the need for better oversight.

## For builders
Developers should consider the ethical implications and long-term consequences of their work, especially in high-risk areas like superintelligence research.

## Try this
Read the source before changing your stack to understand the context and motivations behind calls for a slowdown in AI development.

## Source
[Read original source](https://www.theverge.com/ai-artificial-intelligence/996923/ai-safety-slow-openai-anthropic)