Good morning, it's Monday, Sept. 14. AI executives are now making public their fears about the runaway potential of their systems—and calling for coordinated safety measures. First time reading? Join millions of insatiably curious readers. Sign up here.
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OpenAI will delay an anticipated initial public offering amid rising concerns over AI safety, CEO Sam Altman said Saturday. The announcement followed an essay by rival Dario Amodei, head of Anthropic, calling for an industry slowdown and third-party safety monitors (read full essay).
Worries over rapid AI advancement—in particular, agents able to make improved copies of themselves and pursue their own goals—have spilled into public consciousness in recent weeks. A probe of a July Hugging Face hack found rogue OpenAI agents coordinating and attempting to cover their own tracks (what happened?), while Anthropic researchers publicly doubled down on a viral post claiming they earnestly believed future systems could feasibly “kill us all.” Both companies had eyed 2026 IPOs and have a current combined value of around $1.8T.
Experts say one scenario involves agents inadvertently taking down power grids or financial markets, or triggering war in pursuit of some unrelated goal. Read more here. |
Average diesel prices in the US surpassed $6 per gallon for the first time ever Friday, climbing to $6.20 yesterday. Commercial trucks, farm equipment, fishing boats, and trains that produce and transport consumer goods run on diesel, tying higher fuel costs to everyday expenses.
Since the Iran war began on Feb. 28, diesel prices have risen roughly 60%. The cost is increasing faster than regular gas prices—up about 45% over the same period (track the change in prices here). Diesel has averaged higher prices than regular gas over the last two decades because of increased federal taxes, heightened refining requirements, and strong global demand for transportation. Individual consumers may feel the diesel price hikes at the gas pump and the grocery store, as fuel accounts for approximately 15%-30% of the total cost of food.
From mail delivery to home heating, here’s how the ripple effects could reach you. |
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A former CIA officer accused of hiding $40M worth of stolen gold in his basement reached a tentative plea agreement with federal prosecutors Friday, a deal that could resolve the case and avoid a trial requiring complicated litigation of classified material.
FBI agents arrested David Rush in May and charged him with one count of stealing public money after finding close to 670 pounds of gold bars, 35 luxury watches, and $2M in cash at his home in Ashburn, Virginia, according to sources. The FBI probe began after the CIA referred allegations that Rush had submitted fraudulent timesheets. Investigators later uncovered 303 gold bars and discovered Rush had created a fake top-secret intelligence program to collect government funds for personal gain. Rush also allegedly lied about his education and military service on his government application.
Both legal teams asked a federal district court to give them until Oct. 8 to file an indictment. The court filing did not specify what charges Rush could plead to. |
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🫶 Humankind: Flight attendant holds baby so its mother can get some much-needed sleep. (w/photo) |
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Sports, Entertainment, & Culture |
> The 78th Primetime Emmys to be held tonight (8 pm ET, NBC); HBO's "The Pitt" enters with 25 nominations, see predictions here (More) |
> No. 4 Texas rallies for 21 points in the fourth quarter, tops No. 1 Ohio State at home (More) | Alexander Zverev beats Ben Shelton to win men's US Open; an American player hasn't won the title in 23 years (More) | Elena Rybakina tops Aryna Sabalenka to win women's title, claim world No. 1 spot (More) |
> "60 Minutes" returned last night for 59th season following summer shake-up by editor-in-chief Bari Weiss; segments included interview with US airman downed in Iran (More) |
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> NASA and IBM team up to launch an AI model that aids researchers in analyzing the moon's surface; new tool will help map craters, find young volcanic features, and model possible locations of water ice (More) |
> A smartphone attachment could make cataract screening more accessible in rural areas by turning the phone’s camera into a low-cost tool for imaging the eye’s lens and spotting signs of clouding (More) | See how cataracts form (More, w/video) |
> Scientist discovers 10,000-year-old mastodon tooth near a creek in San Mateo County, California; the molar presents researchers with a new window into understanding ice age biodiversity (More) |
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> US stock markets closed higher Friday (S&P 500 +0.9%, Dow +1.0%, Nasdaq +1.0%) to snap a four-day losing streak as oil prices declined for the first time in over a week (More) |
> Oracle cofounder Larry Ellison cancels plans to sell 50 million Oracle shares worth approximately $7.5B without specifying a reason for the reversal; Oracle shares have fallen roughly 22% since the beginning of the year (More) |
> President Donald Trump will lift 10% tariff on Irish whiskey after conversations with golfers during his visit to the Irish Open tournament spurred the decision (More) |
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22 Things to Cut When Living on Retirement |
Whether you’re already enjoying retirement or just eyeing the exit ramp, the math of a fixed income can feel like a daunting puzzle. The rising cost of living often turns "relaxing" into "calculating," but your golden years shouldn’t be defined by what you can’t do.
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Read FinanceBuzz’s full guide on 22 Things To Cut When Living On Retirement (Many People Ignore #11) to find out how to plug those hidden leaks and keep hundreds more in your pocket each month. |
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> Iranian commercial ship struck in the Strait of Hormuz, killing one person and injuring three others (More) | See live map of ship traffic (More) |
> Damage to renovated Lincoln Memorial reflecting pool was caused by chemical mixture used, contractor responsible for work says; Trump administration previously blamed vandalism (More) |
> Pennsylvania reports third death linked to measles this year; patient was a 40-year-old woman, no other information made public (More) | Why is measles so contagious? (More) |
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Skin Looking Older? Here’s What To Know |
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Wrinkles, sagging skin, and stiff joints aren’t just a fact of getting older. They can be signs that your body is producing less collagen—and by 50, you may have lost nearly half of it. But before you grab just any collagen supplement, there’s something you should know: not all collagen is created equal. NativePath delivers the two types your body needs most—Type I and III—in a doctor-formulated, grass-fed, pasture-raised formula.
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Historybook: President William McKinley dies of gunshot wounds (1901); Soviet probe Luna 2 becomes the first human-made object to reach the moon (1959); OPEC founded (1960); Actress and Princess of Monaco Grace Kelly dies (1982); Singer Amy Winehouse born (1983).
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