Brakes

Brakes are a mechanical device used to slow down or stop a moving vehicle or machine. In a business context, the term is often used metaphorically to describe actions that slow down or halt economic activity, investment, or technological development.

Why it’s in the news: The term is in the news as a central metaphor in the debate over whether to regulate or slow down the rapid growth of the AI sector.

Latest on Brakes

• The Clarity Act stalled. Bankers aren’t hitting the brakes yet on crypto dealmaking
• AI leaders want to hit the brakes after years of reckless speed
• U.S. Stocks Fall on Fears AI Companies, Fed Will Slam the Brakes
• As AI companies call for a slowdown, here’s how Washington could pump the brakes
• Trump won’t put the brakes on AI because he wants to beat China. How big a threat is Beijing?
• Anthropic CEO says it’s time to pump the brakes on AI

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