NPR News: 09-30-2026 1AM EDT
Summary
President Trump announced a voluntary AI self-regulation accord with major tech firms, while OpenAI unveiled new agents and withheld its GPT-6 model. Special Counsel Jack Smith defended his prosecutions before the Senate, and Cornell University faces scrutiny over its handling of a 2024 rape allegation. Additionally, the report covers measles exposure risks for travelers and the Supreme Court’s temporary pause on a ruling against third-country deportations.
Topics discussed
Trump unveils voluntary AI accord with tech companies
OpenAI Dev Day: Protests and new product announcements
GPT-6 delay and launch of Dots AI agents
Trump brushes off calls for AI guardrails
Jack Smith defends prosecutions before Senate Judiciary
Cornell University faces criticism over 2024 rape case
Details on Cornell alleged rape and police investigation
Cornell response and call for independent review
Measles outbreaks and exposure risks for travelers
Expert advice on measles transmission and vaccination
Importance of MMR vaccine for community protection
Supreme Court allows third-country deportations to resume
Asian stocks mixed in Wednesday trading
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