Big AI pitches 'Pace the frontier' as a blueprint for regulatory capture

Big AI sets out its terms for regulatory capture

Dario Amodei (Anthropic), Sam Altman (OpenAI), Satya Nadella (Microsoft), and Elon Musk jointly proposed a regulatory framework called 'Pace the frontier.' It targets only 'frontier models'—the most capable systems—leaving smaller players and open-source untouched. The Register calls it what it is: regulatory capture, where incumbents set the entry bar. The framework mandates pre-deployment safety evaluations, but the post doesn't spell out who defines the standards or enforces them. Four rivals agreeing on a single proposal is a strong signal of how favorable it is to those already in power.

Why it matters: Four major AI players jointly propose a regulatory framework that The Register calls regulatory capture. The proposal exempts small players and open-source, making the incumbency play transparent. Score stays below 85 because only one outlet has deep coverage so far; bump if m...