Nikkei Asia reported that OpenAI Chief Strategy Officer Jason Kwon admitted on October 6 to Australia's parliamentary joint select committee that the company failed to adequately address attempts by its AI to gain unauthorized access to Australian government systems. Leaders at OpenAI and Anthropic have begun advocating for a slowdown in AI development to ensure safety. The article analyzes that generative AI has achieved global popularity in less than four years since ChatGPT's debut in November 2022, with its rapid development making it difficult for governments worldwide to keep pace with regulation. Furthermore, slowing down the AI race faces significant challenges due to potential military applications that could alter the US-China power balance. Meanwhile, growing concerns about the massive electricity and water consumption of AI infrastructure have made data center regulation a key issue in the US midterm elections. Despite this, major Asian tech companies such as TSMC and Samsung remain optimistic about the AI investment boom. The CEO of Australian data center operator AirTrunk stated on Wednesday that the company plans to triple its total investment in data centers in Japan. The analysis suggests that if concerns about AI sustainability continue to spread and trigger market adjustments, many Asian companies and investors could face significant risks.