NPR News: 09-14-2026 8AM EDT
Summary
President Trump downplays AI industry calls for a research slowdown, citing competition with China, while leaders from Anthropic, OpenAI, and Microsoft discuss oversight. In the Middle East, Iran cancels a Gulf meeting as Houthi rebels seize strategic waterways to pressure Saudi Arabia. The episode also covers stalled US-Canada trade talks, the potential closure of the Kennedy Center, and a measles outbreak in Pennsylvania that has resulted in three deaths.
Topics discussed
Trump downplays AI slowdown calls amid China competition
Iran cancels Gulf meeting as Houthis expand control in Yemen
Trump optimistic on Canada trade deal despite stalled talks
Kennedy Center faces potential closure due to financial issues
Pennsylvania reports third measles death amid resurgence
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