'No one is prepared for the consequences': Even OpenAI chief scientist is saying AI development needs to slow down
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When OpenAI’s chief scientist publicly argues for slowing AI development, the Overton window on regulation and internal throttling moves. Expect more boards and policymakers to ask not just “can we deploy this” but “should we pause here” — build governance answers now, not after the next model drop.
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