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OpenAI CEO calls for AI pacing as Trump insists he's not downplaying risk AI development is "walking a narrow middle path," OpenAI CEO Sam Altman said.
Mahmoud Khalil sues Columbia for showing 'deliberate indifference' to harassment Mahmoud Khalil is suing Columbia University in federal court for allegedly showing "deliberate indifference" to the harassment of pro-Palestinian students like him.
Why firefighter Brandy Hall's disappearance puzzles investigators 20 years later Brandy Hall, a Florida mother and firefighter, vanished after leaving her fire station in 2006. Her bloody truck was discovered a day later.
New details on investigation into Hayden Panettiere's death Panettiere, known for her roles in "Heroes," "Nashville" and "Ice Princess," died on Aug. 16.
WATCH: Torrential rain slams millions along I-95 Chief Meteorologist Ginger Zee is tracking relentless rain and flash flooding across the Northeast, where entire neighborhoods have been submerged and urgent rescues have taken place.
Carney pitches Canada to global investors as Trump tries to pull investment south Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is courting some of the world’s biggest investors as he tries to reduce Canada’s economic dependence on the United States during an escalating trade war with President Donald Trump
WATCH: Dad hits the gridiron at age 48 ABC News' Danny New talks to Justin Buzzard, a pastor and father of three in California, who just made his collegiate debut as a football player for the San Jose City College Jaguars.
Beijing hits back at Anthropic CEO’s call to curb China's AI development China’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has hit back at a call from the head of Anthropic for the U.S. to curb China’s artificial intelligence capabilities
Iran live updates: Oil prices rise after strikes in Saudi Arabia, Strait of Hormuz The strategic Strait of Hormuz remains the conflict's primary flashpoint.
WATCH: Rep. Tom Tiffany, pilot suffer minor injuries in emergency water landing House Rep. Tom Tiffany, R-Wis., was treated and released from a Wisconsin hospital after the plane in which he was traveling made an emergency landing in Lake Wausau Saturday night.
WATCH: Car slams into tattoo shop A car plowed in reverse into the front of a tattoo parlor in Los Angeles County. Paramedics treated three people at the scene.
Rep. Tom Tiffany, pilot swim to safety after emergency water landing Rep. Tom Tiffany, R-Wis., and the plane's pilot swam to safety after the water landing, Tiffany posted on social media.
As ICE deports service member families, Pentagon seeks immigrant communities to serve The Pentagon is recruiting from the immigrant community, including legal permanent residents, or green-card holders, at a rapidly growing pace.
Military funding, AI and more: Congress returns for short stint before bolting again Lawmakers from both chambers return to D.C. for the final push before the November midterms, the first time since July 23 that both chambers have been on the Hill.
Road crash involving multiple vehicles in S. Africa kills at least 21, officials say A road crash involving multiple vehicles in South Africa has killed at least 21 people
Fashion council president grabs PETA protester at New York Fashion Week The CEO and president of the Council of Fashion Designers of America was captured on video grabbing an animal rights protester and covering her mouth during a New York Fashion Week runway show Sunday.
23-year-old Georgia mayor removed from office after city alleges improper contact with teen, misuse of funds Lawmakers in an Atlanta suburb removed the city’s young mayor, accusing him of misusing a municipal credit card and engaging in inappropriate, sexually explicit communications with a teenager, officials said Sunday.
Four people injured in Miami construction crane collapse Four people were taken to the hospital after a massive crane collapsed and crushed a construction box with two people inside. NBC News' Jesse Kirsch reports from the scene. 
Bob Mackie, legendary designer who dressed Cher and Diana Ross, dies at 87 Legendary fashion and costume designer Bob Mackie, whose sequined gowns for Cher, Diana Ross, Tina Turner and other stars dazzled red carpets for decades, has sewn his final stitch.
Trump downplays need for guardrails on artificial intelligence In a post on social media, President Trump downplayed the need for regulatory guardrails on artificial intelligence, instead saying a "high IQ" president is enough to oversee it. NBC News' Gabe Gutierrez and Jonathan Allen report on the calls for lawmakers to get involved on AI regulations.
Report finds 'Alligator Alcatraz' held immigrants in cages the size of phone booths A report from the Department of Homeland Security’s inspector general found that some immigrants detained at the now-shuttered "Alligator Alcatraz" were at times confined to cages roughly the size of a phone booth. NBC News' Julia Ainsley has details on the report's findings.
Trump says AI doesn’t need guardrails, only a ‘high IQ’ president President Donald Trump rejected the idea of placing guardrails on artificial intelligence, saying a “High IQ” president is all the U.S. needs to address risks.
DHS watchdog finds immigrants held at ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ in outdoor cages the size of phone booths WASHINGTON — Some immigrants detained at Florida’s now-shuttered “Alligator Alcatraz” were confined in outdoor cages only slightly larger than telephone booths for more than an hour at a time, according to a new report by the Department of Homeland Security’s inspector general.
Elena Rybakina Talks Winning 2026 US Open Women’s Title Elena Rybakina stops by the TODAY plaza to talk about winning her first-ever US Open title. “I’m super happy, super proud and the atmosphere on the court was amazing,” she says.
China dismisses AI slowdown calls and blasts ‘fearmongering’ from U.S. tech leaders Urgent calls for a slowdown in the development of artificial intelligence may cite a grave threat to humanity, but China says the warnings are instead aimed at slowing its progress as America’s rival superpower.
2026 Primetime Emmy Awards Preview: Here's What to Expect The Primetime Emmy Awards are set to air Monday night on NBC live from the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles, hosted by Mariska Hargitay and with the biggest names in television set to take the stage. TODAY’s Sheinelle Jones reports on how Hollywood is getting ready for a golden night filled with glitz, glamour and…
Stocks tumble after AI leaders warn that the industry should slow down Stocks tumbled Monday, led by tech stocks, after leading artificial intelligence CEOs said the pace of developing the revolutionary technology should slow down.
US Gas Prices Hit Record High; Fed Poised to Raise Interest Rates The national average for a gallon of gas is now at $4.32, with the price of diesel even high at a record-shattering $6.23. Meanwhile, the Federal Reserve is set to meet Wednesday and is expected to raise interest rates for the first time since 2023. NBC’s Brian Cheung joins TODAY to break it all down.
Top AI Developers Warn the Technology is Developing Too Rapidly Some of the world’s leading creators of AI are uniting in warning of the dangers of the technology advancing too quickly and publicly calling for a slowdown. They say that it could, in the not-too-distant future, actually outsmart the researchers who are building it and pose an existential threat to humanity. NBC’s Christine Romans reports…
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The producer of Fleabag and Baby Reindeer's tip for finding a hit? Don't look for one Theatre producer Francesca Moody has a remarkable record of spotting shows that go on to have wide success. At the Edinburgh Fringe festival, she told NPR about what she looks for in a performance.
Key leaders sound the alarm on AI. And, Iran-Gulf diplomacy hits a setback Some key leaders at artificial intelligence companies call for a slowdown in AI development. And, Iran-Gulf diplomacy hits a setback as talks in Oman are delayed.
This city led the way on reparations for Black people. Trump is trying to stop it Evanston, Ill., became the first U.S. city to compensate Black people for historical discrimination. The Justice Department is trying to kill its program before other cities follow suit.
The powerful millionaires hiding in plain sight They own car dealerships, law firms, dental practices, and restaurant chains. Collectively, these overlooked business owners hold far more wealth than the Forbes 400 — and wield considerable political power.
Beijing hits back at Anthropic CEO's call to curb China's AI development China's Foreign Ministry called the Anthropic CEO's warning about the dangers of Chinese-developed AI "fearmongering," as the Chinese and U.S. leaders prepare to meet in Washington later this month.
New Carlo Rovelli book challenges science's understanding of reality and the universe In his latest book, the world-renowned physicist draws on science and philosophy to explore the notion that the university and reality are fully knowable.
NPR looked for ChatGPT's new crisis feature. It's hard to find Earlier this year, OpenAI launched a feature on ChatGPT meant to help people at risk of suicide connect with someone they trust for support. But its setup may prove challenging to someone in crisis.
Lawmakers home in on midterm messages as Congress returns to session Congress returns for a short last session ahead of the midterm election with a full plate as lawmakers look for messaging bills they can take back to voters.
Talks between Iran and Gulf states to discuss Strait of Hormuz postponed Iranian officials say a meeting with Gulf states to discuss the Strait of Hormuz has been postponed, dealing a blow to efforts to reopen the strait.
Indonesia searches for 129 people missing after ferry capsizes in the Java Sea Indonesian authorities intensified on Monday a search for people missing after a ferry overturned in bad weather in the Java Sea. At least six passengers were killed and 129 people are still missing.
Russian drone hits train near Ukraine-Poland border soon after dignitaries passed through A Russian drone struck a train near the Ukraine-Poland border shortly after senior visiting officials, including the former prime ministers of the U.K. and Sweden, passed through.
Amazon suspends use of 21 Air, cargo carrier whose plane careened off Miami runway Amazon said it's decided to pause operations with 21 Air as the investigation into the crash continues. North Carolina-based 21 had flown packages for Amazon since 2024.
Pennsylvania says an unvaccinated woman has died from measles-related complications Pennsylvania has announced its third measles-related death in less than three weeks. A local coroner says the 40-year-old woman was unvaccinated.
Trump downplays calls for AI slowdown President Trump said the dire warnings about AI were exaggerated and that "negative forces" are making claims about things that won't happen. This comes after leaders in the industry called for putting the brakes on AI development.
Can Gulf states and Iran negotiate the Strait of Hormuz without the U.S.? Dania Thafer of the Gulf International Forum weighs in on previously scheduled talks between Iran and Gulf states. Shortly before this interview aired, Oman announced that the talks were postponed.