Amodei wrote that coordinating on pace would need an antitrust waiver. Altman said OpenAI would not wait for one. Both lines are now in a lawsuit.

What changed

Consumers filed a class action lawsuit alleging AI companies agreed to slow the pace of product improvements.

Why you should care

Lawsuits targeting coordination among AI labs introduce new antitrust risks for industry leaders.

Your move

Watch. Monitor legal proceedings to understand potential liabilities regarding industry pacing.

Evidence

ConfirmedThe Next Web ↗

What to watch next

Subsequent court filings or rulings in the Northern District of California concerning the antitrust allegations.

Event

policy

Event date

Sep 18, 2026

Relevant to

General AI readers