DeepMind's Hassabis calls for a US-led global AI watchdog

Google DeepMind CEO Demis Hassabis proposed a new international body, modeled on financial regulator FINRA, to evaluate frontier AI models before release and coordinate a slowdown if needed. He argued the US should lead it, with startups and research models exempted, and membership including independent experts and open-source representatives.

Why it matters: It's a concrete governance proposal from the head of one of the top three frontier AI labs, not just a general warning.