NPR News: 09-13-2026 7PM EDT
Summary
Tech leaders like Elon Musk and Sam Altman are calling for a slowdown in AI development amid safety concerns, while President Trump dismisses these warnings. In other news, Trump’s comments supporting Irish unification sparked protests, and a Russian drone struck a train near the Polish border carrying visiting officials. Additionally, an Iranian vessel was hit in the Strait of Hormuz, and Alexander Zverev won the US Open men’s singles title. The episode also covers Beijing’s new drone possession bans and a podcast segment on postpartum psychosis.
Topics discussed
Tech leaders call for AI slowdown
Trump defends comments on Irish unification
Russian drone strikes train near Poland border
Zverev wins US Open men's singles title
Shelton's historic US Open final appearance
Beijing tightens ban on drone possession
Clancy trial sparks maternal mental health debate
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