A brief history of AI executives calling for regulation

In recent days, several industry leaders have agreed on the need to slow down AI development, including OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei. These calls come amid growing concerns about the potential risks of AI technology, with these leaders arguing that regulation is necessary. Historically, this is not the first time AI thought leaders have sounded alarms. For instance, author Samuel Butler warned about the implications of Charles Darwin's theory of evolution. Such warnings raise questions about the motivations of these leaders and whether there is a genuine need for regulation or if it is tied to their personal interests.