OpenAI's Altman floats slowing AI development, urges industry to follow

OpenAI is reportedly considering slowing the pace of frontier AI development, with CEO Sam Altman telling staff he hopes rivals do the same. The report, based on unnamed sources, marks a notable shift from OpenAI's prior breakneck release cadence, though no concrete timeline or policy change is confirmed. If implemented, it could signal a broader industry recalibration on AI safety and deployment speed.