NPR News: 09-13-2026 11AM EDT
Summary
President Trump downplayed AI safety risks while OpenAI CEO Sam Altman announced the company will not pursue an IPO this year. The report also covers Delaware’s primary elections and tepid reactions to Trump’s $5,000 payout promise. Additionally, it details Xi Jinping’s visit to India for the BRICS summit and a fatal ferry capsizing in Indonesia. Finally, the episode highlights tennis news, including Elena Rybakina’s US Open victory and Ben Shelton’s historic run to the men’s final.
Topics discussed
Trump downplays AI risks and OpenAI IPO delay
Sam Altman explains why OpenAI is not rushing to IPO
Delaware primary and Trump's $5,000 voter promise
Analysis of the cost and credibility of Trump's payout
Xi Jinping visits India for BRICS summit
India-China border dispute and trade relations
Indonesian ferry capsizes in Java Sea
Search and rescue efforts for missing ferry passengers
Elena Rybakina wins US Open women's title
Ben Shelton set for historic US Open men's final
Promo for This American Life podcast
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