We're seeing a significant shift in the AI industry, with some leaders calling for a slowdown while others argue against it. Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei and OpenAI CEO Sam Altman have proposed a 'pace the frontier' approach, while Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang dismisses it as a non-issue.

During a recent TechCrunch podcast, Anthony Ha, Sean O’Kane and Kirsten Korosec discussed the potential for a slowdown. While some industry figures are supportive, many doubt the specifics and the feasibility of such a plan.

Sean O’Kane noted that the idea of pacing sounds more like a 'Point Break' slogan than a serious corporate strategy. He questions whether these companies are structured to actually slow down, given their current business models.

Kirsten Korosec suggested that a consensus among these AI labs might be encouraging, but also raises the possibility that it could be the beginnings of a cartel. The general idea is for independent third-party evaluators to monitor AI safety practices, but the details remain vague.

Meanwhile, Jensen Huang’s public stance against regulation and his call from President Trump highlight the political complexities of the issue. Huang’s role as a key liaison to the administration means he benefits from an unregulated AI environment, which casts doubt on his claims of neutrality.