Analysts Question Motives Behind Industry-Wide Calls to Slow AI Development

This summer, leaders of Anthropic, OpenAI and xAI called for a slowdown in AI development, citing safety risks. Journalists and analysts point to possible ulterior motives: financial pressure, a desire to keep rivals behind, and a distraction from AI's lack of productivity gains.

• Dario Amodei, Sam Altman and Elon Musk urged slowing AI development
• Anthropic employee Jacob Coxon's departure fueled the safety debate
• Analysts say AI still isn't delivering promised productivity gains
• The industry's finances are described as a 'wobbly house of cards'