DeepMind CEO Hassabis Proposes New US AI Standards Body Modeled After FINRA

Jul 14, 2026

Google DeepMind CEO Demis Hassabis has published a proposal for a new US standards body, modeled after financial regulator FINRA, to develop evaluation protocols for frontier AI models. The proposed body could coordinate a slowdown in AI development if needed, with exemptions for startups and research models.

Why it matters: This proposal from a leading AI executive outlines a concrete regulatory framework for advanced AI, potentially shaping future US policy.

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