Could AI really “kill us all”? Why tech CEOs want to slow down.
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<p>AI companies are calling for more regulation of their own technology after a researcher’s warning about its risks went viral. The <a href="https://apple.news/A1Y2R67lpR7mYV9G9vHxZig">Wall Street Journal</a>’s Amrith Ramkumar explains why the Trump administration is resisting.</p> <p>Fifteen colleges now charge more than $100,000 a year in tuition. The <a href="https://apple.news/At6NsR3-WRdWGJVKr8mNOOQ">Washington Post</a>’s Danielle Douglas-Gabriel breaks down why the sticker price of colleges is different from what most families actually pay.</p> <p>Fall film festivals are underway ahead of awards season. The <a href="https://apple.news/ARPRoXm4wRTGibIMmlfNzlA">Associated Press</a>’s Jake Coyle discusses the early Oscar front-runner and the other films generating buzz.</p> <p>Plus, President Trump <a href="https://apple.news/A8SfZqS82Rtq6zp7klR3qyA">called on</a> Ukraine to stop striking Russian oil refineries, <a href="https://apple.news/AbI4HA2aCRuO7T9nYeJ-k7w">Alexander Zverev</a> and Elena Rybakina won the U.S. Open, and Céline Dion <a href="https://apple.news/A5TKGrs_DTSKhO16vo5x8bg">returned to the stage</a> in Paris.</p> <p>Today’s episode was hosted by Gideon Resnick.</p>
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