UN calls for AI to be reined in as China and Trump downplay threat US president Donald Trump dismisses need for guardrails as 'sick conspiracy' against AI The Independent UK · Sep 15
UK will ‘heed the warnings’ about AI risks, senior minister Louise Haigh to say She will say artificial intelligence has enormous potential but the Government will not ignore the risks posed by the technology. Evening Standard · Sep 15
US Market: Fed rate hike looms as hotter inflation clouds policy outlook The US Federal Reserve is widely expected to raise interest rates by 25 basis points on Wednesday, taking the benchmark rate to 3.75%-4.00%, as stubborn inflation and oil prices above $100 a barrel strengthen the case for tighter monetary policy. The Economic Times · Sep 15
Iran war exposes US munitions shortfall, industrial bottlenecks, Pentagon report says The US military faces shortages of key munitions due to the Iran war and industrial "bottlenecks" to rebuild stockpiles, a Pentagon watchdog warned in a report published on Monday, contradicting US President Donald Trump's assurances that ammunition supplies are "virtually unlimited". France 24 · Sep 15
Europe Today: Trump claims Russia-Ukraine energy truce as AI slowdown rattles markets Global tech stocks have slid after AI leaders called for a development slowdown. Also on the show: Trump's claim that Ukraine and Russia agreed to halt strikes on energy targets, an interview with Commission Executive Vice-President Roxana Mînzatu, and a 2026 State of the Union preview. Euronews · Sep 15
Trump Calls Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang Mid-Interview to Declare AI Doomsday Fears a 'Hoax' Donald Trump unexpectedly called Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang during a live Los Angeles interview, dismissing fears of an AI takeover while supporting continued development and investment in data centres. International Business Times UK · Sep 15
Tuesday briefing: How to understand Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland’s joint call for change In today’s newsletter: Plaid Cymru, the SNP and Sinn Féin have signed an agreement for greater powers, as pressure grows on Westminster over the UK’s future The Guardian - UK · Sep 15
Mark Carney Courts $120 Trillion in Global Wealth as Trump Tries to Pull Investment Out of Canada Mark Carney is courting global investors at a Toronto summit as Canada responds to US tariffs, promotes more than 160 projects and seeks C$1tn in investment over five years. International Business Times UK · Sep 15
Trump’s DHS voter hunt may put federal workers in violation of state laws: Whistleblower A whistleblower claims the Trump administration's voter initiative misrepresents federal employees. This effort reportedly uses unreliable data to identify noncitizen voters. Officials are allegedly asked to pose as individuals to access state voter records. This initiative could wrongly implicate United States citizens in official documentation. Democrats allege this is an… The Economic Times · Sep 15
Karnataka CM DK Shivkumar says 'Donald Trump is copying us' as US president announces $5000 to every adult if Republicans win mid-terms Karnataka Chief Minister DK Shivakumar has compared US President Donald Trump’s proposed $5,000 payment to American adults with Congress’ welfare guarantee schemes. Shivakumar described the Congress guarantees as a “blockbuster” while highlighting Trump’s proposal. The plan has drawn questions over congressional approval, its potential cost of more than $1 trillion,… The Economic Times · Sep 15
Iran-US war latest: Saudi Arabia says it downed drone near Mecca as US House votes to rein in Trump’s powers Trump says he is open to negotiations to end the war with Iran, but stresses the final decision rests with him The Independent UK · Sep 15
DCCC adds three more candidates to ‘Red to Blue’ program The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee is adding three more candidates to its “Red to Blue” program for top recruits, including an independent running in red-leaning Alaska and a progressive seeking a battleground seat in Michigan. The additions bring the DCCC program up to 40 candidates as the party grows increasingly… Roll Call · Sep 15
The global war on AI data centres: Why cities including London are rebelling against big tech The approval of one in London’s Brick Lane is the latest of the many colossal data centres mushrooming across the country — but will a backlash halt the march of AI? Chris Blackhurst reports Evening Standard · Sep 15
Canada is eyeing a ‘unique alliance’ with the EU. How far can Brussels go? President Trump’s tariff war and territorial threats have made Ottawa pivot towards Europe. Brussels now wants to seize the political moment and draw Canada deeper into its orbit. Euronews · Sep 15
The Independent UK · Sep 15 US admits for the first time it has deployed weapons in space Washington vows to ‘maintain our dominance, not only in the air but in space’
The Economic Times · Sep 15 Quote of the Day by Donald Trump: 'The claim that ‘AI is going to take over the World’ is a Hoax, just like…'; Why US President dismisses AI risks and hits back at tech leaders over calls for AI regulation Tech industry leaders are raising alarms about the potential risks of artificial intelligence, urging for governmental regulation. In contrast, Donald Trump brushes off these concerns, comparing them to previous political exaggerations and climate change discussions. A faction of tech executives advocates for cautious AI innovation, while some researchers are deeply…
The Economic Times · Sep 15 Tech CEOs call for AI regulation. Trump and Congress are not rushing to act President Donald Trump is leading the opposition to recent calls by tech leaders seeking greater government oversight, including Anthropic's Dario Amodei, OpenAI's Sam Altman and xAI's Elon Musk.
Euronews · Sep 15 US Supreme Court deals blow to Trump's attempts to restrict mail ballots ahead of midterm election The decision allows states to continue sending out mail ballots under the same processes they’ve used for years and have accounted for nearly a third of votes cast.
The Economic Times · Sep 15 Trump dismisses AI safety alarm, says US already has tools to police industry "The only control or 'guardrails' that AI needs is a STRONG AND SMART (High IQ!) PRESIDENT, and the U.S.A. has that, in spades!" Trump wrote on Truth Social, adding that China would benefit from the doubt being cast on AI development. Trump is scheduled to meet with Chinese President Xi…
The Independent UK · Sep 15 Gates Foundation warns AI could widen inequality as foundation pledges $1B to expand access Bill Gates is warning technology companies and world leaders that they must act now to ensure artificial intelligence combats social inequities
The Guardian - UK · Sep 15 ‘I believed the hype’: the white South Africans denied refugee status in the US Drive to save thousands of Afrikaners from false claims of ‘white genocide’ appears to show signs of slowing
The Times of India · Sep 15 Trump faces fresh setback as judge blocks stricter foreign student visa rule Another setback for President Donald Trump’s administration came on Monday after a federal judge blocked a new rule that would have imposed stricter limits on how long foreign students and journalists can remain in the US.
Reason · Sep 15 Supreme Court Refuses to Block Lower-Court Ruling Against Trump's Mail-in Ballot Executive Order The decision was 7-2.
The Independent UK · Sep 15 Ukraine-Russia war latest: Zelensky celebrates major ‘hit’ against Moscow after anti-drone weapon test success Moscow accused Denmark of ‘dangerous’ fly-bys near its warships
The Times of India · Sep 15 Trump's handpicked prosecutor resigns from DOJ probe after clash with attorney general A Justice Department investigation into former US officials involved in probes targeting US President Donald Trump has been hit by a new road block after Joseph diGenova, the prosecutor brought in to lead the investigation, resigned following a clash with Attorney General Todd Blanche.