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Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella joined other prominent technology executives and researchers in calling for an 'emergency brake' mechanism that would let humans halt or slow frontier AI development if it becomes dangerous. The remarks are part of a broader cross-industry push for stronger AI safety guardrails amid concerns about the pace of advanced AI deployment. The comments add Nadella's voice to a growing chorus of industry figures urging coordinated safety measures rather than unchecked competition in AI development, as regulators and the public increasingly scrutinize the risks of rapidly advancing AI systems from major labs and tech companies.