Dario Amodei is live with Benioff.
Dario likens the "slow-down" to a car accident that competitors could capitalize on. He therefore prefers to collaborate with everyone to establish common standards- or, to stick with the analogy, to avoid accidents.
So, there is no backing away from the slow-down.
Dario remains impressed by the pace at which the models are being developed.
Dreamforce officially started. @Benioff on Stage. Keeping this post updated with all announcements in the comments. Sam Altman later today on stage.