Michael Burry slams OpenAI, Anthropic for 'self-serving' calls to slow AI (nypost.com)

Famed investor Michael Burry has publicly criticized leaders from OpenAI and Anthropic for their recent calls to slow AI development, labeling these requests as “self-serving” and motivated by a desire to protect their market positions rather than genuine concerns for safety. Burry argues that such pleas are tactical moves to manage expectations and maintain inflated valuations ahead of anticipated IPOs in a cooling market, likening the current AI investment trend to the dot-com bubble. He contends that the fears surrounding AI largely focus on the hypothetical risk posed by artificial general intelligence (AGI), asserting that current AI capabilities, namely large language models, do not warrant a slowdown. This controversy highlights a growing tension within the AI/ML community, as major tech figures advocate for regulatory frameworks to curb rapid advancements while also seeking to capitalize on public fears to create hype for upcoming IPOs. Burry’s critique joins a chorus of voices questioning the motivations behind these calls for regulation, including prominent tech advisors and venture capitalists who warn against the dangers of regulatory capture in the fast-evolving AI landscape. As leaders like Sam Altman and Dario Amodei push for a balanced approach to AI development and oversight, the implications of Burry's comments stress the need for transparency and ethical considerations in AI governance, raising critical questions about the true drivers of the AI industry.