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TechTrump puts trust in AI bosses to 'police themselves'

As concerns grow about the safety of rapidly advancing AI models, US President Donald Trump met tech leaders at the White House on Tuesday. He said they had signed a “morally binding” pledge to self-regulate and create adequate safeguards, adding that they would “police themselves.”

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FFrance 24Original★★★★☆2026-09-30 08:42

Trump puts trust in AI bosses to 'police themselves'
Trump puts trust in AI bosses to 'police themselves'

TechUnlike the EU, Trump's new AI pact lets tech companies police themselves

Executives from Nvidia, OpenAI and Anthropic signed a White House pledge on Tuesday to keep their AI activities in check, but the agreement has no legal force. In contrast, EU rules allow fines of up to 3% of a company’s global turnover for violations.

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EeuronewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-30 08:12

Unlike the EU, Trump's new AI pact lets tech companies police themselves

EconomyWhy Is Oil at $100 If Trump Is Winning the Battle in Hormuz?

The author says that despite Tehran’s claims to the contrary, the Strait of Hormuz is effectively wide open and Donald Trump has the upper hand in the contest. Crude exports from US allies in the region through the strait and bypass routes have recovered to about 80% of prewar levels, while Iran’s own oil exports have fallen to zero.

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BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-30 08:00

Why Is Oil at $100 If Trump Is Winning the Battle in Hormuz?
Why Is Oil at $100 If Trump Is Winning the Battle in Hormuz?

EconomyTrump, Musk, AI CEOs Meet; OpenAI Eyes $1.4 Trillion Value

Donald Trump, Elon Musk and artificial-intelligence chief executives met as OpenAI set its sights on a $1.4 trillion valuation. Stocks rose and bonds steadied after a bruising selloff, while traders awaited a key U.S. inflation reading for signals on the interest-rate outlook.

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BBloomberg TelevisionOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-30 06:58

Trump, Musk, AI CEOs Meet; OpenAI Eyes $1.4 Trillion Value
Trump, Musk, AI CEOs Meet; OpenAI Eyes $1.4 Trillion Value

PoliticsTrump calls Kim Jong Un a ‘friend’ and plays down North Korea’s nuclear arsenal

US President Donald Trump called North Korean leader Kim Jong Un a “friend” and downplayed concerns about Pyongyang’s nuclear arsenal, saying Kim would be “fine” as long as Trump remained in office. Trump made the comments after being asked why North Korea could have nuclear weapons while Iran could not.

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AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-30 06:48

Trump calls Kim Jong Un a ‘friend’ and plays down North Korea’s nuclear arsenal
Trump calls Kim Jong Un a ‘friend’ and plays down North Korea’s nuclear arsenal

EconomyOil rises after Trump denies willingness to ease Iran sanctions

Oil prices rose on Wednesday after US President Donald Trump denied he was willing to ease sanctions on Iran. Qatar was pressing for peace talks, while a recovery in Middle East crude supply had driven prices lower in the previous session.

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Oil rises after Trump denies willingness to ease Iran sanctions
Oil rises after Trump denies willingness to ease Iran sanctions

TechTrump rules out US-China cooperation on AI development

US President Donald Trump says he will not consider jointly developing artificial intelligence with China, arguing that this would hand technological secrets to a major economic rival. He again rejected restrictions on AI, saying they would hinder its progress, while backing substantial industry self-regulation to guard against potential dangers.

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BBBC ChineseOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-30 04:39

Trump rules out US-China cooperation on AI development
Trump rules out US-China cooperation on AI development

PoliticsDemocrats hope anger at Trump will drive young people to vote

Political strategist Celinda Lake says young voters typically skip US midterm elections, but are “very unhappy about the war” and the rising cost of living. Democrats view their participation as a key trigger for flipping control of Congress.

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Democrats hope anger at Trump will drive young people to vote
Democrats hope anger at Trump will drive young people to vote

TechTrump Backs Independent AI Audits in Shift of Safety Posture

President Donald Trump endorsed outside audits to assess the safety of artificial intelligence systems in an accord with Silicon Valley leaders. The agreement seeks to address growing concern over AI risks while sidestepping new government rules.

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BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-30 04:31

Trump Backs Independent AI Audits in Shift of Safety Posture
Trump Backs Independent AI Audits in Shift of Safety Posture

PoliticsMillions in taxpayer funds spent on hagiographic Trump ads, estimates say

Millions of taxpayer dollars have already been spent on hagiographic ads for President Donald Trump, according to estimates from a leading political ad-tracking firm. The effort has received a total allocation of $20 million, which watchdog groups have called illegal.

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CCNNOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-30 04:01

Millions in taxpayer funds spent on hagiographic Trump ads, estimates say

EconomyCanada Has ‘Backup Plans’ if Trump Bans Diesel Exports

Canada’s energy minister said the country has contingency measures ready for possible disruptions to diesel supplies, including a potential US ban on fuel exports.

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BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-30 03:30

Canada Has ‘Backup Plans’ if Trump Bans Diesel Exports
Canada Has ‘Backup Plans’ if Trump Bans Diesel Exports

TechTrump, tech bosses sign voluntary pact pledging ‘robust’ AI safeguards

US President Donald Trump and leaders from some of the world’s largest technology and AI companies have signed an accord described as morally binding, pledging to “self-police” artificial intelligence development.

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AAl Jazeera EnglishOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-30 03:30

Trump, tech bosses sign voluntary pact pledging ‘robust’ AI safeguards
Trump, tech bosses sign voluntary pact pledging ‘robust’ AI safeguards

TechTrump says Gates no longer believes AI could kill one billion people

US President Donald Trump said Bill Gates had allegedly changed his position and no longer believed artificial intelligence could cause events resulting in one billion deaths. Trump did not say where he heard Gates make the claim on Monday. Gates had previously urged government action to limit AI risks.

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TTASSOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-30 03:10

Trump says Gates no longer believes AI could kill one billion people

TechTrump backs AI self-regulation at tech summit, but is it enough?

US President Donald Trump and leading technology companies have signed a voluntary agreement on AI regulation covering internal reviews and joint monitoring, but it stops short of establishing concrete guardrails.

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AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-30 03:00

Trump backs AI self-regulation at tech summit, but is it enough?
Trump backs AI self-regulation at tech summit, but is it enough?

TechThree takeaways from Trump’s ‘Super Intelligence’ summit

Donald Trump hosted leaders from OpenAI, Anthropic, Nvidia, Meta and Google at the White House to discuss AI. The companies signed what Trump called a morally binding agreement to safeguard their systems and work with independent auditors. Trump said he would create an AI safety board and reaffirmed support for rapid data-centre expansion.

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BBBC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-30 02:41

Three takeaways from Trump’s ‘Super Intelligence’ summit
Three takeaways from Trump’s ‘Super Intelligence’ summit

EconomyTrump’s import ban on select Canadian goods takes effect

Nearly $1 billion worth of Canadian products are now barred from entering the United States under President Donald Trump’s trade war. The blocked goods include Canadian alcohol, cheese and other dairy products, and motorcycles. The restrictions are affecting Canada’s alcohol industry, while Prime Minister Mark Carney is responding to Stelco’s layoff announcement.

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GGlobal NewsOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-30 02:30

Trump’s import ban on select Canadian goods takes effect
Trump’s import ban on select Canadian goods takes effect

EconomyTrump bans $1 billion in Canadian imports as trade fight escalates

US President Donald Trump has intensified his trade dispute with Canada by banning nearly $1 billion in Canadian imports, including alcoholic drinks, dairy products and motorcycles. The immediate economic effect may be limited compared with bilateral trade, but the political stakes are rising. Trump expects Canada to yield, while Prime Minister Mark Carney vows to resist Washington and reduce Canada’s economic dependence.

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DDW NewsOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-30 02:20

Trump bans $1 billion in Canadian imports as trade fight escalates
Trump bans $1 billion in Canadian imports as trade fight escalates

PoliticsMike Johnson: President Trump is the 'only person on planet' who could assemble this meeting

House Speaker Mike Johnson discusses President Donald Trump hosting U.S. artificial intelligence leaders at the White House, saying Trump is the “only person on the planet” who could bring the meeting together.

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FFox NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-30 02:15

Mike Johnson: President Trump is the 'only person on planet' who could assemble this meeting
Mike Johnson: President Trump is the 'only person on planet' who could assemble this meeting

TechTrump says AI companies must ‘self-regulate’

US President Donald Trump met White House officials and technology representatives, including OpenAI, Anthropic and Meta. He said there was a belief in “tremendous self-regulation” and that technology leaders had signed a “morally binding” document intended to protect against potential AI hazards.

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BBBC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-30 01:47

Trump says AI companies must ‘self-regulate’
Trump says AI companies must ‘self-regulate’

PoliticsTrump Sued Over Move to Claw Back Federal Funds Set to Expire

A White House plan to cut hundreds of millions of dollars in federally approved funding through a controversial budgeting maneuver is facing a legal challenge just before the fiscal year ends, when the money is due to expire.

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BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-30 01:30

Trump Sued Over Move to Claw Back Federal Funds Set to Expire
Trump Sued Over Move to Claw Back Federal Funds Set to Expire

SocietyTrump-Backed Nuclear Plant Settles Cancer, Contamination Lawsuits

Residents and government officials in Metropolis, Illinois, blamed illnesses and property damage on radioactive material from the Atomic Age facility. The Trump-backed nuclear plant has settled lawsuits involving cancer and contamination.

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BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-30 00:30

Trump-Backed Nuclear Plant Settles Cancer, Contamination Lawsuits
Trump-Backed Nuclear Plant Settles Cancer, Contamination Lawsuits

WorldTrump says he does not know if Iran will give up yet

Donald Trump says he still does not know whether Iran will give up. Seyed Sadegh Emamian, an assistant professor at Tehran Polytechnic University and founder and former director of the Governance and Policy Think Tank, says deep mistrust between Iran and the US remains the main obstacle to negotiations.

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TTRT WorldOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-30 00:21

Trump says he does not know if Iran will give up yet
Trump says he does not know if Iran will give up yet

EconomyTrump to Tout $54 Billion Korean LNG Plan in Battleground Alaska

President Donald Trump is expected to unveil South Korea’s plan to invest about $200 billion in the US, including $54 billion for a long-stalled Alaska natural-gas export venture. The project has been championed by a Republican senator facing a tight reelection contest.

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BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-30 00:00

Trump to Tout $54 Billion Korean LNG Plan in Battleground Alaska
Trump to Tout $54 Billion Korean LNG Plan in Battleground Alaska

TechTrump officially reveals new name for artificial intelligence

President Donald Trump answered reporters’ questions after meeting with top technology leaders about artificial intelligence and revealed a new name for the technology.

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FFox NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-30 00:00

Trump officially reveals new name for artificial intelligence
Trump officially reveals new name for artificial intelligence

TechTrump hosts tech leaders for meeting on A.I.

President Trump hosted technology leaders for a meeting on artificial intelligence and released an agreement signed by top tech executives to raise A.I. standards. NBC News’ Gabe Gutierrez reports.

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NNBC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-29 23:58

Trump hosts tech leaders for meeting on A.I.
Trump hosts tech leaders for meeting on A.I.

PoliticsTrump says he plans 32-day campaign ahead of midterm elections

US President Donald Trump says he will spend 32 days travelling across states to campaign for Republican candidates before November’s midterm elections, which will determine control of Congress. His approval rating has fallen to 37 percent as voters voice frustration over living costs and the war on Iran.

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AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-29 23:53

Trump says he plans 32-day campaign ahead of midterm elections
Trump says he plans 32-day campaign ahead of midterm elections

PoliticsTrump adviser tells Canadian lobbyists to ‘get the hell out of our country’

Trump trade adviser Peter Navarro told Canadian lobbyists to leave the United States and warned that Canada would “pay even more dearly” if it interfered in the upcoming midterm elections. Navarro did not specify what he meant by Canadian interference.

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CCBC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-29 23:48

Trump adviser tells Canadian lobbyists to ‘get the hell out of our country’
Trump adviser tells Canadian lobbyists to ‘get the hell out of our country’

TechTrump hosts AI leaders as advocates call for slowdown in development

The race to build the next generation of artificial intelligence is speeding up alongside debate over who should set its limits. U.S. President Donald Trump met Tuesday with leaders of tech giants rapidly expanding their AI capabilities, while Beijing watches and Canadian AI figures question where the technology could lead.

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GGlobal NewsOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-29 23:45

Trump hosts AI leaders as advocates call for slowdown in development
Trump hosts AI leaders as advocates call for slowdown in development

TechTrump, top tech firms sign accord to ‘self-police’ AI development

US President Donald Trump and leading technology executives signed an accord requiring companies to establish “robust internal controls” for AI systems and work with an independent external auditor. The companies also pledged to prevent their tools from hacking or accessing technical systems in unintended ways.

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AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-29 23:43

Trump, top tech firms sign accord to ‘self-police’ AI development
Trump, top tech firms sign accord to ‘self-police’ AI development

TechTrump launches America.gov in push for AI-powered federal services

President Donald Trump unveiled America.gov on Tuesday as an AI-powered, one-stop website for government services. The launch deepens his embrace of artificial intelligence as public skepticism grows over its economic and social effects.

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BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-29 23:30

Trump launches America.gov in push for AI-powered federal services
Trump launches America.gov in push for AI-powered federal services

PoliticsJack Smith defends Trump investigations in tense US Senate hearing

Former special counsel Jack Smith told the Senate Judiciary Committee that his investigations of Donald Trump followed Justice Department policy and were based on evidence. He rejected claims that politics drove the charges, while Republicans accused his team of abusing its authority and targeting the party and conservative groups.

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AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-29 23:28

Jack Smith defends Trump investigations in tense US Senate hearing
Jack Smith defends Trump investigations in tense US Senate hearing

TechTrump and tech executives sign a 'morally binding' AI safety accord

President Donald Trump hosted leading technology executives at the White House on Tuesday and said they had signed a “morally binding” agreement on AI safety. Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei warned that the technology carries “very real risks,” but said the industry can “win safe” if it gets the approach right.

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TThe Associated PressOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-29 23:20

Trump and tech executives sign a 'morally binding' AI safety accord
Trump and tech executives sign a 'morally binding' AI safety accord

TechTrump hosts tech leaders for meeting on A.I.

President Trump hosted top technology leaders for a meeting on artificial intelligence and released an agreement they signed to raise A.I. standards. NBC News’ Gabe Gutierrez reports.

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NNBC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-29 23:16

Trump hosts tech leaders for meeting on A.I.
Trump hosts tech leaders for meeting on A.I.

TechTrump and Tech Leaders Sign AI Agreement Deemed ‘Morally Binding’

“Balance of Power” examines the intersection of politics and global business. Sen. Rand Paul says artificial intelligence will likely need a combination of industry self-regulation and user protections, while arguing Congress is moving too quickly toward new mandates. The program also features Florida Democratic Senate nominee Angie Nixon’s political positions.

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BBloomberg TelevisionOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-29 23:10

Trump and Tech Leaders Sign AI Agreement Deemed ‘Morally Binding’
Trump and Tech Leaders Sign AI Agreement Deemed ‘Morally Binding’

TechTrump says AI companies agree to 'self-police'

US President Donald Trump said AI company CEOs had signed a morally binding accord to self-police the technology’s development. The agreement calls for stronger internal controls, independent assessments and board oversight, but is not legally enforceable. Trump reiterated that his administration would not stifle AI or back restrictions, amid growing safety concerns after reported hacking incidents.

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DDWOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-29 23:10

Trump says AI companies agree to 'self-police'
Trump says AI companies agree to 'self-police'

PoliticsTrump launches ‘Super Intelligence’ government website, signals he does not want cooperation with China

U.S. President Donald Trump signed an executive order on September 29 establishing the America.gov “Super Intelligence” government services platform before meeting executives from the field. He also said he does not want cooperation with China in the area.

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VVOA ChineseOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-29 22:53

Trump launches ‘Super Intelligence’ government website, signals he does not want cooperation with China
Trump launches ‘Super Intelligence’ government website, signals he does not want cooperation with China

PoliticsTrump denies offering to lift Iran sanctions; UK police find no explosives in vehicles linked to base incident

President Donald Trump denied offering to lift sanctions on Iran and unfreeze its assets in exchange for concessions in nuclear talks. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said a “foreign actor” was involved in a possible attack concerning a US air base in western England, while UK police said no improvised explosive devices were found in the vehicles.

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VVOA ChineseOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-29 22:44

Trump denies offering to lift Iran sanctions; UK police find no explosives in vehicles linked to base incident
Trump denies offering to lift Iran sanctions; UK police find no explosives in vehicles linked to base incident

TechTrump orders US government to call AI ‘Super Intelligence’

President Donald Trump signed an executive order directing US policy websites, documents, and press releases to use “Super Intelligence” instead of “artificial intelligence” or “AI.” He said the technology is powerful and should mostly be used beneficially, while tech companies should largely self-regulate.

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TThe VergeOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-29 22:25

Trump orders US government to call AI ‘Super Intelligence’
Trump orders US government to call AI ‘Super Intelligence’

WorldIran's Revolutionary Guards urge Americans to reject Trump's policies

An open letter from Iran’s Revolutionary Guards to the American people claims the US public does not understand what is happening in Iran and urges them to pressure the Trump administration to end the war. Donald Trump says action against Tehran could be viewed as one of the most important acts in US history. Iran also threatens attacks on infrastructure across the Middle East if its security is not guaranteed.

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BBBC NewsOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-29 22:15

Iran's Revolutionary Guards urge Americans to reject Trump's policies
Iran's Revolutionary Guards urge Americans to reject Trump's policies

WorldTrump calls Kim Jong Un his friend when asked why North Korea can have nuclear weapons

US President Donald Trump called North Korean leader Kim Jong Un his friend when asked why North Korea can possess a nuclear weapon while Iran cannot. Trump said Kim respects and likes him. Pyongyang reiterated that it will not give up its nuclear weapons and considers its nuclear status irreversible.

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TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-29 22:10

Trump calls Kim Jong Un his friend when asked why North Korea can have nuclear weapons

PoliticsUS Supreme Court allows Trump administration to continue third-country deportations

The US Supreme Court has temporarily cleared the Trump administration to resume deportations to third countries, pausing a lower-court ruling that required immigrants to have a meaningful opportunity to raise safety concerns. The justices will hear arguments in December; three liberal justices said they would have rejected the request.

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AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-29 22:06

US Supreme Court allows Trump administration to continue third-country deportations
US Supreme Court allows Trump administration to continue third-country deportations

TechTrump wants AI companies to police themselves

President Donald Trump is supporting voluntary commitments from leading technology companies instead of stricter AI regulation. As the technology becomes more powerful and safety concerns grow, questions remain over whether the industry can be trusted to regulate itself.

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DDW NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-29 22:05

Trump wants AI companies to police themselves
Trump wants AI companies to police themselves

TechTrump releases AI accord with tech executives

President Donald Trump released a document on Tuesday that his administration presented as an accord on artificial intelligence. Trump had earlier said it was signed by him and the technology executives he met in Washington.

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RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-29 22:05

Trump releases AI accord with tech executives
Trump releases AI accord with tech executives

PoliticsChina-organized Putin-Xi-Trump meeting would be useful, envoy to Russia says

Chinese Ambassador to Moscow Zhang Hanhui said a meeting between Vladimir Putin, Xi Jinping and Donald Trump, if arranged by China on the sidelines of the APEC summit, would be highly beneficial to the development of a multipolar world. He said the three countries are permanent UN Security Council members and could help advance the global economy, peace and stability.

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TTASSOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-29 21:55

China-organized Putin-Xi-Trump meeting would be useful, envoy to Russia says

PoliticsKennedy torches ‘dirtbag’ Jack Smith over Trump investigations

Fox News correspondent David Spunt reports that former special counsel Jack Smith testified before the Senate Judiciary Committee about his investigations into President Donald Trump.

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FFox NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-29 21:45

Kennedy torches ‘dirtbag’ Jack Smith over Trump investigations
Kennedy torches ‘dirtbag’ Jack Smith over Trump investigations

EconomyTrump set to tout Korean investment in Alaska LNG and other projects

President Donald Trump could announce as soon as Wednesday that his administration plans to use South Korea’s strategic investment fund for several major US projects, including about $54 billion for Alaska LNG, according to two people familiar with the discussions.

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RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-29 21:25

Trump set to tout Korean investment in Alaska LNG and other projects
Trump set to tout Korean investment in Alaska LNG and other projects

TechTrump says he does not want to work with China on AI safety

US President Donald Trump discussed AI development with dozens of technology executives at the White House. Before his “superintelligence” luncheon, he launched an AI-powered government services website and said he did not want to work with Chinese President Xi Jinping on AI oversight, while promising not to constrain the technology’s growth.

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FFrance 24 EnglishOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-29 21:17

Trump says he does not want to work with China on AI safety
Trump says he does not want to work with China on AI safety
MAJOR

WorldTrump believes Iran will eventually choose to surrender

US President Donald Trump said he believes Iran will surrender at some point, describing the country as doing “very poorly.” He again expressed confidence that Iran will not obtain a nuclear weapon. The United States and Israel launched a war against Iran on February 28, while large-scale US strikes resumed on July 8 after a June cessation-of-hostilities memorandum.

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TTASSOriginal★★★★★2026-09-29 21:15

Trump believes Iran will eventually choose to surrender
MAJOR

TechTrump and AI executives sign ‘morally binding’ pledge after White House summit

President Donald Trump showed no interest in slowing AI development after bringing leading technology executives together at the White House. He said he would sign an order renaming artificial intelligence “super intelligence,” praised the business leaders present and described the atmosphere in the room as having an “unbelievable feeling.”

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CCNNOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-29 21:12

Trump and AI executives sign ‘morally binding’ pledge after White House summit
Trump and AI executives sign ‘morally binding’ pledge after White House summit

PoliticsTrump tries to rename AI 'super intelligence' as polls show him sinking on key issue

As polls show Donald Trump losing support on the artificial intelligence issue, he is trying to rebrand AI as “super intelligence.” Trump brushed off a question about whether his backing for AI and data centers could hurt Republicans in the upcoming midterm election.

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CCNBCOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-29 21:07

Trump tries to rename AI 'super intelligence' as polls show him sinking on key issue
Trump tries to rename AI 'super intelligence' as polls show him sinking on key issue

TechTrump says he does not want to work with China on AI safety

US President Donald Trump discussed AI development with dozens of technology executives at the White House. Before a “superintelligence” luncheon, he launched an AI-powered government services website and said he did not want to work with Chinese President Xi Jinping on AI oversight.

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FFrance 24Original★★★☆☆2026-09-29 21:05

Trump says he does not want to work with China on AI safety
Trump says he does not want to work with China on AI safety

TechTrump says tech companies will ‘police themselves’ amid AI safety warnings

President Trump hosted technology leaders at the White House to discuss the future of artificial intelligence. NBC News says the Trump administration is resisting calls from industry and the public for stronger guardrails and regulation.

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NNBC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-29 21:02

Trump says tech companies will ‘police themselves’ amid AI safety warnings
Trump says tech companies will ‘police themselves’ amid AI safety warnings

PoliticsGOP senator pressed on Trump as Iran war drives up fuel costs

Nebraska Republican Sen. Pete Ricketts says rising fuel costs putting pressure on families are directly linked to the Iran war. CNN’s Dana Bash also questions him about a recent taxpayer-funded political ad released by the Trump administration.

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CCNNOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-29 21:00

GOP senator pressed on Trump as Iran war drives up fuel costs
GOP senator pressed on Trump as Iran war drives up fuel costs

PoliticsPublic service announcement or Donald Trump propaganda?

The White House describes the ads as public service announcements similar to those used by previous administrations. But three taxpayer-funded advertisements praising President Donald Trump have drawn criticism from both sides of the political divide, while legal experts say they breach federal laws against government propaganda.

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FFrance 24Original★★★☆☆2026-09-29 20:56

Public service announcement or Donald Trump propaganda?
Public service announcement or Donald Trump propaganda?

PoliticsPublic service announcement or Donald Trump propaganda?

The White House describes the ads as public service announcements of the kind used by previous administrations. But three taxpayer-funded spots praising President Donald Trump have drawn criticism from both sides of the political divide, while legal experts say they breach federal laws against government propaganda.

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FFrance 24 EnglishOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-29 20:52

Public service announcement or Donald Trump propaganda?
Public service announcement or Donald Trump propaganda?

PoliticsU.S. Supreme Court lets Trump resume third-country deportations for now

The U.S. Supreme Court on Tuesday allowed Donald Trump’s administration to resume deporting migrants to countries other than their own without first giving them a chance to explain the harms they could face. The ruling strengthens a tool used for rapid expulsions under the administration’s immigration crackdown.

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CCBC NewsOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-29 20:38

U.S. Supreme Court lets Trump resume third-country deportations for now

TechTrump signs order launching AI-powered government services platform

US President Donald Trump has signed an executive order creating America.gov, a single AI-powered online entry point for federal information and services. Users can ask questions such as how to register a business or change a surname after marriage, receiving step-by-step guidance and links to relevant agency websites. More functions are planned.

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TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-29 20:31

Trump signs order launching AI-powered government services platform

PoliticsTrump hosts Musk and Huang, rejects cooperation with China on ‘superintelligence’

Trump hosted Elon Musk, Jensen Huang and other technology leaders, signaling that the United States will not cooperate with China in the field of “superintelligence.” The program also covers delayed F-16V deliveries to Taiwan, a new US passport, a congressional bill targeting Chinese optical transceivers and Rubio’s claim that explosives found at UK US military bases involved a “foreign actor.”

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VVOA ChineseOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-29 20:26

Trump hosts Musk and Huang, rejects cooperation with China on ‘superintelligence’
Trump hosts Musk and Huang, rejects cooperation with China on ‘superintelligence’

PoliticsTrump ads paid for by US government allegedly violate anti-propaganda laws

Public Citizen has asked US regulators to stop broadcasters from airing Trump commercials it says may illegally use taxpayer money for propaganda and breach restrictions on federal employees’ political activity. One ad reuses Trump’s 2024 campaign footage but says it was paid for by the US government. The White House calls the ads public service announcements.

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AArs TechnicaOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-29 20:23

Trump ads paid for by US government allegedly violate anti-propaganda laws
Trump ads paid for by US government allegedly violate anti-propaganda laws

TechTrump says 'self-regulation is very important' as he meets with AI leaders

As concerns mount over the speed of AI development, President Donald Trump hosted leading technology executives at the White House on Tuesday. He said there was broad agreement that the industry should depend on “self-regulation” instead of sweeping government rules.

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TThe Associated PressOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-29 20:12

Trump says 'self-regulation is very important' as he meets with AI leaders
Trump says 'self-regulation is very important' as he meets with AI leaders

EconomyUS ban on $1bn of Canadian goods takes effect in Trump’s latest retaliation

The United States has begun banning nearly $1bn in Canadian imports, including alcoholic beverages, dairy products and motorcycles. The measure is Trump’s response to Canada’s tariffs on $20bn of US goods and is expected to further strain relations, while tighter conditions could weaken Canada’s growth.

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AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-29 20:08

US ban on $1bn of Canadian goods takes effect in Trump’s latest retaliation
US ban on $1bn of Canadian goods takes effect in Trump’s latest retaliation

PoliticsUS midterms: Trump, Gaza and the collapse of unconditional support for Israel

For decades, US support for Israel was one of Washington’s few unbreakable bipartisan positions. The programme says the genocide in Gaza changed that, as a war that killed more than 74,000 Palestinians fractured Democratic and Republican coalitions and reshaped primaries, campus politics and the terms on which a generation views Israel.

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AAl Jazeera EnglishOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-29 20:04

US midterms: Trump, Gaza and the collapse of unconditional support for Israel
US midterms: Trump, Gaza and the collapse of unconditional support for Israel

TechTrump vows dominance in AI leaders meeting: 'We have a big lead, and we are going to keep it'

President Donald Trump took questions from the press during a White House meeting with top U.S. artificial intelligence leaders. He said the United States has a substantial lead in AI and will maintain it.

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FFox NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-29 20:00

Trump vows dominance in AI leaders meeting: 'We have a big lead, and we are going to keep it'
Trump vows dominance in AI leaders meeting: 'We have a big lead, and we are going to keep it'

TechTrump Rejects New AI Safety Laws After Meeting Industry Titans

President Donald Trump rejected the idea of new federal regulations for artificial intelligence after meeting top industry executives at the White House, as global concern grows over threats posed by the technology.

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BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-29 20:00

Trump Rejects New AI Safety Laws After Meeting Industry Titans
Trump Rejects New AI Safety Laws After Meeting Industry Titans

TechCan AI be regulated? Trump meets tech leaders as safety fears grow

Trump meets AI leaders to discuss safety concerns while pushing US companies to stay ahead of China. Anthropic warns its IPO investors that the technology could pose catastrophic or existential risks to humanity.

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RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-29 19:46

Can AI be regulated? Trump meets tech leaders as safety fears grow
Can AI be regulated? Trump meets tech leaders as safety fears grow

PoliticsSupreme Court lets quick deportations to third countries resume while justices weigh Trump policy

The Supreme Court is allowing Donald Trump’s administration to resume deporting people to countries other than their own for now, as the justices consider whether the policy is lawful.

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TThe Associated PressOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-29 19:32

Supreme Court lets quick deportations to third countries resume while justices weigh Trump policy
Supreme Court lets quick deportations to third countries resume while justices weigh Trump policy

PoliticsSupreme Court Lets Trump’s Third-Country Deportations Resume

The US Supreme Court has temporarily allowed the Trump administration to resume deporting undocumented people to countries other than their own, with little or no advance notice. The court is scheduled to hear arguments on the issue in December.

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BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-29 19:30

Supreme Court Lets Trump’s Third-Country Deportations Resume
Supreme Court Lets Trump’s Third-Country Deportations Resume

TechTrump Hosts AI Summit

Bloomberg’s early edition of Balance of Power discusses AI events at the White House hosted by Trump, along with a market move in which bond yields surged as stocks fell.

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BBloomberg TelevisionOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-29 19:24

Trump Hosts AI Summit
Trump Hosts AI Summit

PoliticsSupreme Court lets Trump resume third-country deportations

The U.S. Supreme Court on Tuesday allowed Donald Trump’s administration to resume deporting migrants to countries other than their own without first giving them a chance to explain the harm they could face. The ruling strengthens a tool used for rapid expulsions under the administration’s immigration crackdown.

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RReutersOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-29 19:15

Supreme Court lets Trump resume third-country deportations
Supreme Court lets Trump resume third-country deportations

PoliticsSupreme Court allows Trump’s ‘third country’ deportation policy

The Supreme Court on Tuesday, for the second time, removed barriers to the Trump administration deporting some immigrants to “third countries” with which they have no prior connection.

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NNBC NewsOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-29 19:08

Supreme Court allows Trump’s ‘third country’ deportation policy
Supreme Court allows Trump’s ‘third country’ deportation policy

EconomyCynthia Lummis: ‘Democrats Hate Trump More Than They Like Good Policy’

Senator Cynthia Lummis reflects on the path from Lummis-Gillibrand to the CLARITY Act, the personal story that led her to Bitcoin and self-custody, and the loss of last week’s cloture vote. She blames Senate Democrats and pays tribute to longtime staffer Chris Land in a farewell conversation at CoinDesk’s Policy & Regulation conference.

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CCoinDeskOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-29 19:00

Cynthia Lummis: ‘Democrats Hate Trump More Than They Like Good Policy’
Cynthia Lummis: ‘Democrats Hate Trump More Than They Like Good Policy’

PoliticsTrump rejects government AI guardrails at lunch with Amodei, Brockman, Musk and other tech chiefs

Donald Trump rejected government guardrails for artificial intelligence during a lunch with Dario Amodei, Sam Altman, Elon Musk and other technology leaders. Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang, Blue Origin CEO Dave Limp, JD Vance and Marco Rubio also attended.

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TTRT WorldOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-29 19:00

Trump rejects government AI guardrails at lunch with Amodei, Brockman, Musk and other tech chiefs
Trump rejects government AI guardrails at lunch with Amodei, Brockman, Musk and other tech chiefs

PoliticsTrump Loses Bid to Pause Judge’s Sanctions in IRS Case Fight

A US appeals court declined to halt a Florida federal judge’s sanctions against President Donald Trump and his lawyers for “bad faith” conduct in their $10 billion lawsuit against the Internal Revenue Service while they pursue an appeal.

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BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-29 19:00

Trump Loses Bid to Pause Judge’s Sanctions in IRS Case Fight
Trump Loses Bid to Pause Judge’s Sanctions in IRS Case Fight

PoliticsOfficial says pro-Trump TV ads were paid for with CBP money

An official says Donald Trump’s administration used money intended for U.S. Customs and Border Protection to pay for television advertisements portraying the president favorably.

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NNBC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-29 18:43

Official says pro-Trump TV ads were paid for with CBP money
Official says pro-Trump TV ads were paid for with CBP money

PoliticsWill Trump’s $15B play sway Iowa voters? Enten runs the numbers

CNN chief data analyst Harry Enten examines Donald Trump’s support among White voters without college degrees. Trump has announced a $15 billion steel factory project in Iowa as Republican candidates there face strong headwinds in midterm polling. CNN’s Audie Cornish also discusses the close Iowa races.

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CCNNOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-29 18:30

Will Trump’s $15B play sway Iowa voters? Enten runs the numbers
Will Trump’s $15B play sway Iowa voters? Enten runs the numbers

TechTrump Hosts AI Leaders at White House

Artificial intelligence industry leaders met with President Donald Trump at the White House to discuss mounting concerns about threats from the technology. Trump said he does not want excessive regulation to stifle innovation. Palantir Technologies CEO Alex Karp attended and spoke with Bloomberg’s Tyler Kendall.

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BBloomberg TelevisionOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-29 18:29

Trump Hosts AI Leaders at White House
Trump Hosts AI Leaders at White House

TechTrump unveils new site to simplify access to government services

The Trump administration has launched America.gov to make government information and services easier to access. For now, the site works like a ChatGPT- or Claude-style chatbot powered by Google’s Gemini and xAI’s Grok, directing users to official sources; Trump said it would not store user information.

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AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-29 18:21

Trump unveils new site to simplify access to government services
Trump unveils new site to simplify access to government services

PoliticsJack Smith testifies at Senate hearing, defending decision to charge Trump

Jack Smith appeared before the Senate Judiciary Committee to defend his decision to charge Donald Trump, as the Justice Department pushes to target law enforcement officials involved in the investigation of the president. Smith responded to senators’ questions at the hearing.

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NNBC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-29 18:10

Jack Smith testifies at Senate hearing, defending decision to charge Trump
Jack Smith testifies at Senate hearing, defending decision to charge Trump

PoliticsTrump unveils one-stop government services website

President Donald Trump unveiled a government website designed as a one-stop shop for people handling basic tasks such as renewing a passport, enrolling in Medicare or applying for disaster relief.

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CCNNOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-29 18:01

Trump unveils one-stop government services website

PoliticsEx-Trump Prosecutor Spars With GOP Senators, Defends Probe Staff

The former US prosecutor who secured indictments against Donald Trump clashed with Republican senators while defending the integrity of his investigations. He said career prosecutors involved in the cases were illegally fired.

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BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-29 18:00

Ex-Trump Prosecutor Spars With GOP Senators, Defends Probe Staff
Ex-Trump Prosecutor Spars With GOP Senators, Defends Probe Staff

WorldIran’s IRGC appeals to US voters, says Trump administration ‘must be changed’

Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has issued an open letter accusing Donald Trump of misleading Americans about the ongoing war, Iran’s nuclear programme and control of the Strait of Hormuz. It urges US voters to take back control from “corrupt politicians”, declares Iran the victor and says “Death to America” targets the ruling elite, not the American people.

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AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-29 17:51

Iran’s IRGC appeals to US voters, says Trump administration ‘must be changed’
Iran’s IRGC appeals to US voters, says Trump administration ‘must be changed’

TechTrump launches AI-powered America.gov to help navigate government websites

President Donald Trump launched America.gov on Tuesday, an AI-powered tool designed to help Americans navigate government websites. He called it “revolutionary” while acknowledging that hackers might eventually find a way into the system.

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TThe Associated PressOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-29 17:50

Trump launches AI-powered America.gov to help navigate government websites
Trump launches AI-powered America.gov to help navigate government websites

PoliticsJack Smith testifies at Senate hearing, defending decision to charge Trump

Jack Smith appeared before the Senate Judiciary Committee as the Justice Department pushed to target law enforcement officials involved in his investigation into President Trump. Smith responded to senators’ questions about his decision to charge Trump.

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NNBC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-29 17:46

Jack Smith testifies at Senate hearing, defending decision to charge Trump
Jack Smith testifies at Senate hearing, defending decision to charge Trump

TechTrump says working with China on AI governance would hurt US companies

President Donald Trump said he does not want to work with Chinese President Xi Jinping on governing artificial intelligence, arguing that cooperation would make it harder for US companies to develop AI products better than those made by their Chinese counterparts.

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RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-29 17:43

Trump says working with China on AI governance would hurt US companies
Trump says working with China on AI governance would hurt US companies
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