Sources: OpenAI asked members of Congress for guidance on whether orchestrating an industry-wide slowdown in AI development would be legal under antitrust law (Maxwell Zeff/Wired)

OpenAI reportedly sought guidance from members of Congress regarding the legality of an industry-wide slowdown in AI development under antitrust law. Sources indicate that substantive coordination on safety among AI labs could potentially violate antitrust regulations. This inquiry suggests OpenAI is exploring the legal implications of collective action within the AI sector, particularly concerning development pace and safety protocols.