---
title: "OpenAI Asks Congress Whether an AI Slowdown Would Be Legal"
url: https://thecoingazette.com/openai-asks-congress-whether-an-ai-slowdown-would-be-legal/
date: 2026-09-11
modified: 2026-09-11
lang: en
author: "Coin Gazette Editorial"
description: "The company is seeking clarity on antitrust rules as researchers call for restraint and experts warn that competition encourages companies to overlook risks."
categories:
  - "Artificial Intelligence"
word_count: 23
---

# OpenAI Asks Congress Whether an AI Slowdown Would Be Legal

The company is seeking clarity on antitrust rules as researchers call for restraint and experts warn that competition encourages companies to overlook risks.