A major debate has erupted in the world of artificial intelligence. Anthropic, the US-based company behind the Claude AI model, has suggested that the world should seriously consider slowing down or temporarily halting the development of the most powerful AI systems.

The San Francisco-based company believes that the new generation of AI models is showing signs that could raise concerns about them potentially slipping out of human control in the future. In its report, the company stated that if society, governments, and research institutions fail to keep pace with AI advancements, the consequences could be severe.

**If one company pauses, competitors will surge ahead**
Anthropic argues that a pause in AI development by just one company would be futile; in such a scenario, other companies would rapidly pull ahead.

According to the company, an effective pause is only possible if major AI companies across several nations—including the US and China—agree to halt development simultaneously and if regulations are established that allow for independent verification.

The report notes that without global coordination, companies and governments will face difficult choices balancing safety and competition.

**Opposition from industry and government**
Anthropic's stance has drawn criticism from the tech industry and some US government officials. Critics argue that the company is exaggerating potential risks and seeking to slow down competitors under the guise of safety.

However, the White House has acknowledged the capabilities of the company's powerful AI model. Due to its advanced cybersecurity features, it has not yet been released to the general public; its use is currently restricted to select, verified entities.

**The race for supremacy between China and the US**
Implementing Anthropic's proposal appears challenging. Many officials in the US and Silicon Valley have already stated that any slowdown in AI development could grant China a strategic advantage. Interestingly, US President Donald Trump had recently spoken about discussing AI safety cooperation with China during his visit to Beijing. Furthermore, he signed an executive order this week that mandates a 30-day government review of the US's most powerful AI models prior to their launch.

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