AI needs a 'brake pedal', warns Anthropic co-founder

Anthropic co-founder Jack Clark warns that the AI industry lacks necessary safety 'brakes' as systems become increasingly autonomous. He advocates for government regulation to ensure human control over powerful AI technologies.
Why it matters
The debate over AI safety regulation is critical as companies move toward systems capable of self-coding and autonomous development.
Share Save Add as preferred on Google Faisal Islam , Economics editor and Kali Hays , Technology Reporter Bloomberg via Getty Images Jack Clark was one of seven former OpenAI employees to co-found Anthropic in 2021 Anthropic co-founder Jack Clark has called for the ability to slow progression of artificial intelligence (AI), warning the technology is nearing a point where it could develop without human input.
The article presents a specific viewpoint from an industry leader while acknowledging the current regulatory environment.
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