Not all major global leaders share the same perspective on the idea of slowing down the development of artificial intelligence (AI). In Brussels, the European Union appears more open to the idea of slowing AI's progress, while the United States and China have taken different stances. Prominent figures in the AI field, including Dario Amodei from Anthropic, Sam Altman from OpenAI, and Elon Musk from xAI, have expressed concerns that the rapid development of AI could pose risks to humanity. They suggest that it might be wise to slow down AI's advancement to better understand and manage its long-term impacts. In contrast, policymakers in the U.S. and China have not universally embraced this call for caution. The European Union, however, stands out as the only major region currently supporting the idea of a more measured approach to AI development. This divergence in views is evident in the way discussions about AI are handled in different capitals. In Brussels, officials are more open to dialogue and collaboration, as demonstrated by Ursula von der Leyen, president of the European Commission. In a recent statement, von der Leyen emphasized that leading AI companies are urging a slowdown in the development of self-reinforcing AI models—systems that improve themselves rapidly and could potentially become too complex to control. She noted that if these companies see value in slowing the pace of innovation at the frontier of AI, then policymakers should consider doing the same. According to a report by Reuters, von der Leyen is pushing for a major discussion with the leaders of top AI research labs to explore how to ensure safe and responsible development of the technology. The European Union has already taken steps to create regulatory frameworks for AI, aiming to balance innovation with safety. Von der Leyen believes the EU is uniquely positioned to help shape global standards for AI development. She wants to bring together the leading AI companies and research institutions to discuss how to support the industry's efforts to remain at the forefront of innovation while ensuring that AI development remains secure and beneficial for society.