Anthropic C.E.O. Dario Amodei Calls for A.I. Slowdown
9/12/2026 1:00 PM Open Story
In an essay, the head of Anthropic laid out the rapidly advancing capabilities of artificial intelligence and said there needed to be greater safety controls across the industry.
Inside the Discussions at AI Companies Over a Superintelligence Doomsday
9/12/2026 1:31 PM Open Story
Researchers at Anthropic, OpenAI, Meta and Google are increasingly trying to raise awareness about the risks of artificial intelligence.
Why It’s Difficult for Tech Companies to Rein In A.I.
9/12/2026 9:18 AM Open Story
Researchers say artificial intelligence is developing faster than the systems put in place to monitor and control it.
How Trump Is Wielding Power to Stifle Speech
9/12/2026 2:02 PM Open Story
President Trump has harnessed agencies across the government to curtail press freedoms, a sweeping campaign that free speech advocates say will have lasting effects.
Trump Demands Smithsonian Install ‘Colossus’ George Washington Statue
9/12/2026 12:32 PM Open Story
The president’s latest attack on the National Museum of American History reflects his longstanding desire for “patriotic” history.
Trump Says Irish Unification Would Be ‘Fantastic,’ Breaking With Precedent
9/12/2026 11:50 AM Open Story
The United States has been officially neutral on an issue that was a source of decades of violence in Northern Ireland until a 1998 peace deal.
Iran Finds Escalation Is Fruitful Path to Leverage in War With U.S.
9/12/2026 11:07 AM Open Story
Iran and its allies now hold sway over two key oil shipping routes, and Tehran is setting the stage for a diplomatic win that could enhance its stature.
Saudi Arabia’s Oil ‘Lifeline’ Was Attacked. Here’s What to Know.
9/12/2026 11:02 AM Open Story
A drone attack from Iraq forced Saudi Arabia to close its East-West pipeline, the kingdom said, threatening a key workaround to Iran’s Persian Gulf blockade.
Republican Campaign Aide Is Fired Over Nazi Photo
9/12/2026 11:21 AM Open Story
Senator Jon Husted, running in a high-stakes race in Ohio, dismissed his political director because of social media activity displaying a “complete lack” of judgment, a spokeswoman said.
Inflation Complicates Trump’s Midterms Pitch to Voters
9/12/2026 2:04 AM Open Story
Gas prices are high, mortgage rates are climbing and inflation remains well above target, complicating the president’s midterm appeal.
Republican Groups Rush to Paxton’s Aid in Texas After Staying on Sidelines
9/12/2026 7:59 AM Open Story
An organization allied with Senate G.O.P. leaders has booked more than $51 million in ads. Now, Ken Paxton has a financial edge after months of being outspent by his Democratic rival.
Naomi Klein and Astra Taylor Say the End of the World Is Now on the Table
9/12/2026 2:15 AM Open Story
In a new book, the writers argue that a powerful coalition of “end times fascists” is just fine with the earth’s demise.
A.I. Slopware Is Everywhere Now. Nobody Is Using It.
9/12/2026 11:05 AM Open Story
Just because A.I. is revolutionizing coding, doesn’t mean it will automatically revolutionize our apps.
The U.S. Open Can’t Go On Like This
9/10/2026 1:44 PM Open Story
India Wants to Buy Fewer Chinese Imports, but Keeps Needing More
9/11/2026 9:01 PM Open Story
Trade between India and China has nearly doubled in five years, leaving New Delhi with a widening deficit and a difficult choice over how to build its industrial future.