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OpenAI Is Open to Slowing Cutting-Edge AI, Altman Tells Staff

Bloomberg Technology Friday 11 September 2026, 02:01 UTC 1 min read
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OpenAI is considering slowing down the development of cutting-edge artificial intelligence, with CEO Sam Altman hoping other AI companies will do the same.

OpenAI is considering slowing down the development of cutting-edge artificial intelligence, with CEO Sam Altman hoping other AI companies will do the same. (Source: Bloomberg)
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