Wired
The AI ‘Slowdown’ Is an Antitrust Mess
Thursday, September 17, 2026
AI companies have characterized their efforts to implement safety measures as a "slowdown" rather than industry-wide security standards. Regulators have indicated this framing could invite antitrust scrutiny and prolonged regulatory review.
Original reporting: https://www.wired.com/story/the-ai-slowdown-is-an-antitrust-mess/