Wednesday, 16 September, 2026
EU Chief Backs AI Slowdown, Invites Top Labs for Safety Talks
By TechShots Studio
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen backed calls from AI leaders to slow the development of frontier models, citing risks like autonomous hacking and recent rogue agent incidents. She announced plans to convene major AI labs to establish safety protocols and pace development, leveraging the EU’s newly enforceable AI Act to guide global AI governance alongside international partners.
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