With reference to the US President’s Council of Advisors on Science and Technology, consider the following statements: 1. David Sacks advocated for mandatory antitrust waivers over self-regulation. 2. The council is a primary body for advising on science and technology in the US. 3. Dario Amodei is the Chief Executive of OpenAI. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Dario Amodei, chief executive of Anthropic, called on the US government

GS3Economy · S&T · Environment · Security· IT, AI, semiconductors & computing· Prelims + Mains· 14 September 2026

AI governance vs self-regulation: a GS3 Science & Technology and Ethics case study.

Why in news

Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei, supported by Sam Altman and Elon Musk, called on the US government to regulate AI companies and slow technology development.

Background

Dario Amodei (Anthropic CEO), Sam Altman, and Elon Musk endorsed an essay advocating for AI regulation. David Sacks, co-chair of the President’s Council of Advisors on Science and Technology, opposed the move, advocating for self-regulation over antitrust waivers.

Facts for Prelims

PostDario Amodei: Chief Executive of Anthropic
BodyPresident’s Council of Advisors on Science and Technology: US advisory body
FactSam Altman and Elon Musk endorsed the call for AI regulation

Prelims practice question

With reference to the US President’s Council of Advisors on Science and Technology, consider the following statements:

David Sacks advocated for mandatory antitrust waivers over self-regulation.
The council is a primary body for advising on science and technology in the US.
Dario Amodei is the Chief Executive of OpenAI.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a)1 only
(b)2 only
(c)3 only
(d)1, 2 and 3

Show answer

Answer: (b) 2 only — Statement 2 is correct. Statement 1 is incorrect: David Sacks advocated for self-regulation over antitrust waivers. Statement 3 is incorrect: Dario Amodei is the Chief Executive of Anthropic.

For Mains

Q. Discuss the trade-offs between proactive government regulation and industry self-regulation in the development of Artificial Intelligence to ensure national security and economic leadership.

Dimensions to cover in your answer

Geopolitical friction: Balancing rapid AI innovation with the necessity of maintaining a technological lead over China.
Regulatory paradox: Risk of creating 'cartels' through industry-led regulation vs. the need for safety guardrails.
Transparency gap: Effectiveness of voluntary third-party evaluations versus mandatory federal oversight.

Keywords: Artificial Intelligence · Regulatory Framework · National Security · Antitrust Laws · Technological Sovereignty

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