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AI needs a 'brake pedal', warns Anthropic co-founder

BBC News·June 4, 2026
AI needs a 'brake pedal', warns Anthropic co-founder

Anthropic co-founder Jack Clark warns that AI needs a regulatory mechanism, likened to a "brake pedal", to prevent it from advancing without human control. Clark expressed concerns that AI could potentially develop to a point where it operates independently of human input. He emphasized the need for caution and oversight in AI development to mitigate potential risks. Clark's comments highlight the growing debate over the need for stricter regulations and safeguards in the rapidly evolving field of artificial intelligence.

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