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AI industry leaders are calling for a coordinated slowdown in AI development, citing safety risks. The article notes that while safety is the stated reason, there may be ulterior benefits for the industry.

AI Policy • Ars Technica AI

A cross-party UK parliamentary committee warns that existing laws are not equipped to handle AI-related human rights risks, including discrimination, privacy, and accountability. The report calls for a new AI bill to address the scale and seriousness of these threats. Viewers learn why regulators are pushing for dedicated AI legislation rather than relying on current frameworks.

AI Policy & Regulation • BBC News

China's Foreign Ministry has rejected U.S. AI safety warnings as 'fearmongering' aimed at preserving American advantage. State media accuses Anthropic CEO Amodei of waging a 'silent AI Cold War'.

AI Policy • The Decoder

Microsoft is publishing a 37-page 'humanist AI code of conduct' amid growing safety concerns. The move follows calls from Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei to slow AI development.

AI Policy • The Verge AI

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang told President Trump that the company won't let an AI slowdown happen, pushing back against calls from Elon Musk and Sam Altman to slow development. Huang's comments signal a major industry divide over the pace of AI advancement.

Policy • TechCrunch

OpenAI, Anthropic, and Google have proposed slowing frontier AI development citing safety, but critics including Cohere CEO Aidan Gomez call it a 'cartel by another name' designed to shut out competitors. The debate highlights growing skepticism about the motives behind the slowdown initiative.

Policy • The Decoder

Microsoft introduced a new AI code of conduct that lays out general principles for its AI models, including supporting humans rather than replacing them and specific safety constraints like not hacking systems or tricking humans. The code aims to guide responsible AI development.

Policy • TechCrunch

Matt Clifford has stepped down as chair of the UK government's science and tech research unit after joining Anthropic, following conflict of interest concerns. His move highlights the growing ties between AI companies and government advisors.

Policy • Techmeme