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Big Tech’s AI Slowdown Puts Safety, Power and China at the Center of the Race

The AI slowdown debate pits safety concerns against cartel fears as OpenAI, Anthropic and Google push for tougher frontier rules.

Jensen Huang backed Trump’s push against an AI slowdown as data center opposition grows, highlighting the political fight over AI expansion.

The AI safety debate intensifies as Dario Amodei’s slowdown push draws support from Altman and Hassabis and pushback from Trump and Vance.

OpenAI acquisition of Glass Imaging reportedly tops $300 million, signaling a bigger push into camera tech and AI hardware.

Trump and Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang used the All-In Summit to push a pro-growth message on the AI race as safety worries intensified.

New York seized 12 deepfake pornography sites, targeting nonconsensual celebrity imagery and exposing the scale of AI-driven sexual abuse.

Daydream adds fashion shopping AI features for iPhone users, turning camera-roll outfits into shoppable results with Siri-powered search.

iOS 27 Siri brings smarter context, AI actions, and practical upgrades that make Apple’s assistant useful again on the iPhone.

Microsoft’s new AI code of conduct bans hacking, deepfakes and loss of control as AI safety concerns intensify across the industry.

AI defensibility is now a top concern for startups as OpenAI and rivals ship more features. TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 will tackle the issue directly.