# Anthropic shares AI‑slowdown metrics, Palantir urges regulation, Nvidia sees sales double

Digest AI · Policy & Regulation · published 2026-09-18T12:28:25Z

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## Summary

Warren Buffett, 96, announced he will step down as chairman of Berkshire Hathaway, becoming chairman emeritus while his son Howard takes the chair. Under Buffett’s six‑decades of leadership Berkshire delivered a 19.7% compounded annual return, nearly twice the S&P 500.

In the AI arena, Palantir CEO Alex Karp told CNBC that there should be "reasonable guidelines" and even suggested nationalizing AI firms because of "unlimited risks". Anthropic followed its CEO’s call for a slowdown by publishing three metrics it says can help companies monitor development speed. The House adjourned the AI‑regulation discussion until after the November midterm elections, effectively pausing legislative action, while a bipartisan Senate bill to cap utility price hikes for data centers hit a roadblock. Despite the regulatory chatter, Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang said the company expects its AI chip sales to double next year. Mustafa Suleyman, head of Microsoft AI, is slated to discuss the issue on CNBC’s "Squawk Box".

Stocks rallied after a three‑day decline, aided by lower Treasury yields and oil prices that stayed above $100 a barrel. The broader market context underscores how AI policy and demand intersect with investor sentiment.

## Key points

- Warren Buffett, 96, will step down as Berkshire Hathaway chairman, becoming chairman emeritus; his son Howard succeeds him.
- Anthropic released three metrics to help monitor AI development pace, after its CEO called for an industry slowdown.
- Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang said the company's AI chip sales will double next year despite ongoing regulatory debate.

## Why it matters

Regulation discussions and industry self‑monitoring could shape AI development speed, while Nvidia’s sales outlook signals strong market demand despite policy uncertainty.

## Sources

1. [Buffett steps down, Wall Street bounces back, 2027 'truck wars' and more in Morning Squawk](https://cnbc.com/2026/09/18/5-things-to-know-before-the-stock-market-opens.html) (CNBC Technology, 2026-09-18)

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