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Trump's AI Safety Switch, OpenAI Targets $1.4 Trillion Value

Sep 30, 2026 · 18m

Summary

President Trump and major tech leaders signed a non-binding AI safety accord to prioritize industry self-regulation over new government rules, aiming to maintain US competitiveness against China. Meanwhile, UK PM Andy Burnham opened the door to rejoining the EU, while oil prices remain elevated due to Middle East supply deficits. The 30-year Treasury yield hit its highest level since 2002 as the Fed warns that tighter monetary policy is needed to combat energy-driven inflation.

Topics discussed

Sponsorships: ChatGPT Work, Optum, and Mastercard Bloomberg Daybreak Introduction Trump and Tech Leaders Sign AI Safety Accord OpenAI Scraps GPT-6 Plans Amid Safety Concerns UK PM Burnham Opens Door to EU Re-entry Middle East Oil Flows Return Toward Pre-War Levels Treasury Yields Hit Multi-Decade Highs Supreme Court Allows Resumption of Deportations Jack Smith Clashes with Senators Over Trump Indictments Jamie Diamond on Trade Deals and Michigan Investment New York News: Cornell Review, Midterms, and Taxes Bloomberg Sports Update: MLB and NHL Sponsorships: Asana, IBM, and Addio Interview: Neil Campling on AI Accord and US-China Race Outro and Bloomberg Tech London Promotion
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