Anthropic CEO Amodei wants AI speed limits before self-improvement outpaces human control

AITopTools Editorial TeamSeptember 12, 2026

What changed

Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei is calling for a controlled slowdown in AI development. He warns that systems able to improve themselves could threaten the internet within six to twelve months, and proposes company auditors, shared safety standards, and international agreements.

What this means for you

This is a policy proposal, not a new tool people can use today. If adopted, it could add safety checks and slow the release of more powerful AI systems, affecting companies, developers, and users.

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