NPR News: 09-12-2026 5PM EDT
Summary
This NPR News Now episode covers the investigation into an Iranian-backed militia attack on a key Saudi oil pipeline and its regional implications. It also features calls from Anthropic and OpenAI leaders urging the AI industry to slow development and improve safety protocols. The broadcast examines how renewed US-Canada trade wars are disrupting the automotive supply chain, reports on a Brookings study regarding the limited impact of school cell phone bans on teen well-being, and details President Trump’s request for a new George Washington statue at the Smithsonian.
Topics discussed
Iran-backed militia attack on Saudi oil pipeline
AI leaders urge caution and safety measures
US-Canada trade war impacts auto supply chain
Study on cell phone bans in schools
Trump requests Washington statue at Smithsonian
Palantir-themed dating event and podcast promo
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