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Decoder · September 19, 2026 · 46m

Does AI need an antitrust exemption so it doesn't kill everyone????

Nilay Patel sits down with Jonathan Kanter, former DOJ antitrust chief, to discuss the growing calls from AI CEOs for antitrust exemptions to coordinate on safety standards. They explore the tension between enabling industry collaboration to mitigate existential risks and preventing anticompetitive behavior. The conversation also covers the role of regulation, the balance with competition policy, and how these debates intersect with maintaining a competitive position against China.

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Antitrust Exemption for AI Safety Coordination
AI CEOs are calling for antitrust exemptions to coordinate on safety standards to mitigate existential risks.
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AI Safety vs. Competition Policy
The push for AI safety through coordinated action raises conflict with competition law.

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