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OpenAI CEO Sam Altman is considering slowing the company's advanced AI development following warnings from researchers about potential existential risks. Internal debates and public resignations, including from former employees at OpenAI and Anthropic, highlight concerns over the rapid pace and safety of AI progress. OpenAI has also sought guidance from the US Congress.[AI generated]
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The event involves AI systems and their development, specifically the rapid advancement of AI technology and concerns about its potential to cause significant harm in the future. Since no actual harm has occurred yet, but there is a credible risk of future harm as expressed by experts and insiders, this qualifies as an AI Hazard. The article does not focus on a societal or governance response as the main subject, nor does it describe a beneficial use or unrelated news. Therefore, the classification is AI Hazard.[AI generated]