Anthropic, the most valuable AI company globally, has called for a global freeze on the development of advanced AI systems to prevent potential loss of control over the technology. In a recent blog post, the San Francisco-based firm emphasized the need for a coordinated slowdown, warning that AI systems are approaching a threshold where they could autonomously improve themselves, leading to capabilities that society may struggle to manage. Anthropic, valued at around $965 billion, has withheld its advanced AI system, Mythos, from public release due to fears it could be exploited for cyberattacks. The company highlighted that more than 80% of new code for its Claude chatbot is now generated by the AI, indicating its rapid advancement. The call for a pause comes as the Australian government prepares to launch its AI Safety Institute, which aims to address AI regulations. However, public sentiment reflects significant concern, with a recent survey showing that 68% of Australians fear losing control over AI-driven decisions. The debate continues on how to effectively regulate and manage AI development.