AI’s Future: Speed, Safety, and Global Access | Portland Maine News

The AI race is heating up — but leaders are sounding alarms. Anthropic’s Dario Amodei warns we must slow down to avoid catastrophic risks, while cautioning that stalling could let bad actors seize the tech. House Speaker Mike Johnson agrees corporations bear primary responsibility for safety and urges the U.S. to stay competitive without rushing recklessly. Meanwhile, the Gates Foundation is investing $1 billion over two years to democratize AI access, calling on governments and companies to join forces. The debate centers on speed vs. safety, control vs. equity — and whether collaboration can steer AI toward good before it spirals out of control. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Sources:https://fox23maine.com/news/nation-world/gates-foundation-ai-artificial-intelligence-johnson-mike-anthropic-tech More coverage & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/ea0bd266792df76d Report issues to [email protected].