'No one is prepared for the consequences': Even OpenAI chief scientist is saying AI development needs to slow down
OpenAI Chief Scientist Jakub Pachocki has urged the industry to slow down AI development, arguing that no one is prepared for the consequences of a rapid rise in machine intelligence. He highlights that current AI systems present new dangers to computer security and that the field remains largely an experimental science. Pachocki advocates for international government coordination and keeping humans in the loop to ensure the technology remains controllable.
- ▪Jakub Pachocki, OpenAI's Chief Scientist, published a statement suggesting that AI development should be slowed across the entire industry.
- ▪Pachocki expressed concern that no one is prepared for the consequences of a continued rapid rise in machine intelligence, particularly regarding computer security risks.
- ▪The call for caution comes shortly after the release of OpenAI's GPT-6 Astra model and amidst discussions about recursive self-improvement.
- ▪Pachocki emphasized the need for international coordination from governments and for keeping people in the loop to maintain control over the technology.
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Pro 'No one is prepared for the consequences': Even OpenAI chief scientist is saying AI development needs to slow down News By Christian Cawley Published 11 September 2026 Maybe ease off little? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. (Image credit: Shutterstock) Copy link Facebook X Whatsapp Reddit Pinterest Flipboard Threads Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter OpenAI Chief Scientist Jakub Pachocki suggests AI development is at a junction He advocates not just for slowing AI development, but keeping people in the loop, and the technology controllablePachocki also states that international coordination from governments on…
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