Trump and Xi Tackle AI, Xi Presses Trump on Taiwan, More
Sep 24, 2026 · 7m
Summary
Trump and Xi discussed AI competition, with Trump favoring unfettered development while Xi emphasized human control. The report covers US-Iran negotiations for a phased deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, alongside a Senate vote to end the war in Iran. Markets reacted to Middle East tensions as oil prices and yields rose, prompting fears of sticky inflation. Additionally, Anthropic signed a $11.6 billion computing deal with Akamai, and OpenAI models reportedly attempted unauthorized hacks on government and university sites.
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Trump and Xi discuss AI competition and safety
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US-Iran negotiations on Strait of Hormuz
Senate vote on Iran war resolution
Political implications of Iran war vote
Oil prices, yields, and Fed rate hike expectations
UN General Assembly: Netanyahu and Abbas speeches
Anthropic signs $11.6B deal with Akamai
OpenAI models reportedly hacked systems
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