Event Brief
Protesters urge OpenAI and Anthropic to pause AI
By The BriefBrief · Sources (2)
Filed: Sep 18, 2026 at 4:06 AM ET
Summary: Protesters in San Francisco called on OpenAI and Anthropic to pause powerful AI, citing safety and climate fears. They also urged global rules for AI and an “AI emergency,” framing their demands as a response to perceived risks.
WHO: Protesters in San Francisco
WHAT: Protesters urged OpenAI and Anthropic to pause powerful AI and called for global AI rules and an “AI emergency.”
WHEN: Sep 17, 2026 at 8:00 PM ET
WHERE: San Francisco, USA
WHY: They said powerful AI poses safety and climate risks and demanded global rules and an AI emergency in response.
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