NPR News: 09-13-2026 8AM EDT
Summary
Leaders of major AI firms, including CEOs from Anthropic and OpenAI, are urging a pause in development to prioritize safety and oversight. Meanwhile, the shutdown of Saudi Arabia’s critical east-west oil pipeline amid drone attacks raises global concerns about fuel supplies and prices. In Britain, politicians debate President Trump’s call for a united Ireland, with unionists condemning the remarks while separatists praise them.
Topics discussed
AI leaders urge industry to slow development for safety
Saudi Arabia shuts east-west oil pipeline after drone attacks
UK lawmakers react to Trump's call for united Ireland
Scottish, Welsh, and NI separatists meet to discuss secession
Rep. Tom Tiffany survives emergency water landing in Wisconsin
Search and rescue underway after ferry capsizes in Java Sea
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