Why AI Oligarchs Are Hitting the Brakes

AI’s biggest names are suddenly warning that the technology may be advancing too quickly, raising questions about what they know that the public doesn’t. Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei is calling for tighter safeguards and regulation, while figures including Elon Musk, Sam Altman and Demis Hassabis have echoed concerns about the pace of AI development. But with AI companies pushing for government involvement, critics are asking whether these warnings are solely about safety—or whether the industry’s biggest players also have an interest in controlling who gets to compete.