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Why are tech leaders urging a slowdown in AI development?
Live from NPR News in Washington, I'm Linda Kenyan. Tech leaders are joining the call for a slowdown in AI advancement after warnings that rapid development could be detrimental to humans. And Pierre Chandelie's Duster has more.
Elon Musk and other tech leaders are embracing anthropic CEO Dario Amadei's warning to slow down developing AI before it becomes uncontrollable. On social media Saturday, Musk wrote that Amadei is right and that, quote, I've been sounding the alarm on AI for a long time. Open AI CEO Sam Altman also says his company will slow down AI advancement and would delay its public offering until at least 2027 because of safety concerns. While President Trump brushed aside the concerns as negative forces bringing up things that quote won't happen. David Sachs, co chair of the President's Council of Advisors on Science and Technology, says he supports tech companies slowing down. Chandelise Duster, NPR News.
President Trump says his comments supporting unification of Ireland should be praised, not criticized.
What did President Trump say about Irish unification and why did it spark protests?
It just seems to me that you have Northern Ireland and you have Ireland, and it would seem to me that one of the naturals of all time is put em together. So that's only my opinion. And by the way, many people agree. I made the comment just No, I just I made what I consider to be a fairly routine comment. I have I have had so much support on that. And then they asked me about Scotland. That one I won't talk about yet.
The president was speaking at his golf course in Dunbeg, Ireland. His earlier comment that Irish unification would be fantastic.
How did a Russian drone strike affect a diplomatic train near the Ukraine‑Poland border?
Touched off protests. There have been historic divisions and violence between the Republic of Ireland and the United Kingdom's Northern Ireland. Ukrainian rail officials say a Russian drone struck a train near the border with Poland today, shortly after several visiting officials, including from the UK and the US, had passed through that station. The BBC's James Landell reports.
Russia is escalating its conflict with Ukraine and its new tactics involve targeting trains and border crossings. Early this morning, a special train was heading west, carrying VIPs home from a high-level conference in Kyiv. But about an hour or so later, a Russian drone struck a locomotive in the very station the VIPs had passed through, just on the Ukrainian side. Some passengers had been evacuated from trains, and there were There were no reports of casualties. Ukraine's rail operators said it was quite likely Russia had targeted the diplomatic train because it had left the station earlier than planned.
Who won the US Open men’s singles title and what does it mean for American tennis?
The BBC's James Landau. State run media in Iran say an Iranian commercial vessel has been struck off Gashem Island in the Strait of Hormuz. One person was killed four others injured, there was no immediate statement from the US military. You're listening to NPR. Alexander Zaverev has won the US Open Men's Singles title, beating the American Ben Shelton in four sets. It's the second Grand Slam title for Zavera this year, while the long running drought for American men continues. NPR's Becky Sullivan has more.
Even before the first serve of Sunday's match, Shelton's appearance in the final was a bit of history. He is mixed race, his father Brian is black. Making Shelton the first black man to play in the US Open men's singles final since Arthur Ash more than half a century ago.
What new restrictions is Beijing placing on drone ownership and storage?
It was also Shelton's first career Grand Slam final. And of course, no American Man has won a Grand Slam singles title since 2003. But the twenty-three-year-old couldn't overpower the six foot six Germans Farev. The big two of men's tennis these days, Yannick Center and Carlos Alcarez, have both had injuries this year, leaving the door unusually wide open for others, and Zaverev has taken advantage. He won the French Open earlier this summer and, with Sunday's win, now has a second career slam to his name. Becky Sullivan, NPR News, New York.
Beijing is tightening its ban on drones to include possession within city limits. Storage of drones or even the key components used to make them will also be banned.
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Chapters
6 chapters
1
Why are tech leaders urging a slowdown in AI development?
0:01–1:07
2
What did President Trump say about Irish unification and why did it spark protests?
1:07–1:41
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How did a Russian drone strike affect a diplomatic train near the Ukraine‑Poland border?
1:41–2:40
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Who won the US Open men’s singles title and what does it mean for American tennis?
2:40–3:31
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What new restrictions is Beijing placing on drone ownership and storage?
3:31–4:18
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How can U.S. citizens abroad request absentee ballots for the 2026 election?
4:18–4:52