China says AI CEOs' call for a slowdown is 'fear mongering'
Chinese state media's reports of the daily press conference also noted that all groups should work together for AI openness and inclusivity.
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OpenAI boss Sam Altman spells out how and why the AI industry wants to slow down: 'We could lose control'
OpenAI's chief has made comments detailing how AI safety frameworks and a slowdown could work, as the industry unites behind concerns.
Satellite images show extent of damage to Saudi Arabia’s oil pipeline that bypasses Strait of Hormuz
Saudi Arabia temporarily shut the roughly 750-mile pipeline as attacks threaten a key alternative to the Strait of Hormuz.
AI stocks slide after major CEOs unite to urge slowdown
Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei said the industry "must slow the pace at which we improve the capabilities of AI models," amid growing concerns over risks from AI.
Trump urges Ukraine to stop ‘knocking out’ Russian oil refineries as U.S. diesel hits record
U.S. diesel prices have surpassed $6 a gallon for the first time ever as the Ukraine and Iran wars drive broader energy supply concerns.
Yen appreciation has carry-trade seekers looking at these two currencies
Japanese 10000 yen, 5000 yen and 1000yen banknotes arranged in Tokyo, Japan, on Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2025.
LA Clippers owner Steve Ballmer apologizes over team sanctions
Ballmer said that the team is complying with the penalties, has paid the fines, and is "moving forward."
Baker Hughes sees no slowdown in energy projects despite higher rates as AI buildouts stoke LNG demand
Baker Hughes has yet to see higher borrowing costs slow investment in major energy projects.
Iran says it destroys U.S. advanced drone over Hormuz as Middle East conflict intensifies
Iran said it downed an advanced American drone over the Strait of Hormuz, as Tehran and Washington trade warnings and strikes with no sign of de-escalation.
U.S. Treasury yields are steady as 10-year closes in on 5% ahead of Fed rates decision
The 10-year Treasury yield is closing in on 5%, a level last touched in October 2023. Strategists say the drivers behind higher yields are more important.
Prediction markets are becoming more professionalized, but also harder to beat
The institutionalization of prediction markets threatens to erode the edge of skilled traders who earn off mispricing and market inefficiencies, experts say.
Oil prices rise after Saudi Arabia shut down critical pipeline that bypasses Strait of Hormuz
Saudi Arabia has faced escalating attacks from Iran-allied militant groups in recent days.