Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella calls for an emergency stop mechanism for advanced AI models. He advocates separating underlying models from control frameworks to ensure externalized security and human-readable execution evidence. This approach allows authorized personnel to pause or shut down models at any time, reflecting a defensive stance against compromised black-box systems. The proposal aligns with Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei’s cautious development plan, highlighting urgent industry consensus on establishing transparent, controllable standards to balance innovation with safety as AI autonomy increases.