AI Leaders Agree to Slow Things Down & Tesla Makes a Surprising Comeback
Summary
AI leaders like Dario Amodei and Sam Altman are calling for a slowdown in development, sparking debate over safety versus geopolitical competition with China. Meanwhile, Tesla’s EV market share rebounds to 52% as rivals struggle, and oil prices surge past $100 after Saudi pipeline disruptions. The episode also covers new research linking supplements to cognitive decline in older adults and notes the Fed is poised to raise interest rates amid rising inflation.
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AI leaders call for slowing development
Anthropic CEO urges caution on AI risks
Skepticism: Is AI slowdown a marketing ploy?
Historical context of AI safety warnings
China factor and geopolitical AI race
Market reaction to AI slowdown calls
Middle East oil supply crisis and pipeline damage
Motor oil shortages and price hikes at Costco
Rising oil and diesel prices impact
Winner: Tesla's EV market share comeback
Tesla Model Y dominance and FSD adoption
Gas prices tailwind for EVs
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Winner: US dietary supplement usage and risks
Week ahead: Fed rate hike expectations
Week ahead: iOS 27 and Siri AI update
Week ahead: Emmys, South Park, and college football
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