European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen says she is backing an approach to slow down parts of AI progress and will invite leading “frontier” AI labs for discussions on managing AI risks. In remarks carried by multiple outlets, she frames the effort as support for work already underway in the industry to “pace the frontier.”
The reports agree that von der Leyen’s planned meetings are aimed at how the EU can contribute to ongoing industry efforts, rather than announcing a single new technical or legal measure. Outlets describe her stance as a “slowdown” concept, emphasizing risk management and responsible development. While coverage focuses on the intention to convene frontier labs, the outlets differ mainly in wording and emphasis—some highlight the backing of a slowdown, while others focus more on the invitation and the purpose of the talks.
Overall, the common thread is that the EU president signals support for pacing advanced AI systems while opening dialogue with major developers, with the next step being discussions on how such efforts can be supported in practice.
