1,178 AI Experts Urge US to Lead International Mechanism for Slowing AI Development Pace

A coalition of 1,178 AI practitioners, including Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei, calls for a US-led international framework to collectively pace AI R&D. The initiative aims to prevent autonomous acceleration that could outstrip human regulatory control.

Woofun AI reports that 1,178 employees from major AI firms including OpenAI, Anthropic, Google, and Meta have published a joint statement titled "Pacing the Frontier." The group urges the U.S. government to spearhead an international mechanism enabling coordinated slowdowns in research and development when necessary. The proposal emphasizes preparing technological and governance tools in advance rather than demanding an immediate halt to training.

Signatories express concern that advanced models may soon autonomously conduct extensive AI research, potentially accelerating development beyond human comprehension and regulatory capacity. Individual companies hesitate to unilaterally slow progress due to competitive risks. Key signatories include Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei, OpenAI Chief Scientist Jakub Pachocki, OpenAI Chief Research Officer Mark Chen, and Meta AI Chief Scientist Shengjia Zhao. Both OpenAI and Anthropic have officially endorsed the statement.