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Morning NOISE, Sep 14

Tech, 11:12, 12 sources, Update.

AI safety warnings intensify debate over slowing development and global oversight

The Guardian carried former Google DeepMind employee Alex Turner’s warning that rapid advances and recursive self-improvement could make AI uncontrollable, arguing for international limits on computing power. Bloomberg reported that Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney proposed a global technology stability body to oversee AI development. The outlets highlighted a widening policy divide, with AI leaders urging caution while US President Donald Trump rejected calls for stronger guardrails.

Follow-up to Trump rejects tech leaders’ call to slow frontier AI development, September 13

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GuardianI worked at Google DeepMind. You should listen to the warnings about AI | Alex Turner BloombergCarney Calls for Global AI Oversight Body to Ensure Safe Development

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AI safety disputes, Middle East tensions, inflation pressures, cyber threats, political conflict, and public unrest dominate the day.

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U.S., 4 stories

A Miami crane collapse brought immediate disruption, while Evanston’s reparations program moved into a constitutional fight with the Trump administration. Elsewhere, Republicans spotlighted Democratic fissures, and the next debt-ceiling standoff already looks like an election-season inheritance.

10:35 Crane collapse in Miami financial district injures four and crushes cars A crane collapsed near the construction site of Citadel’s new headquarters in Miami’s financial district, crushing several cars and snarling traffic. At least four people were taken to a hospital, according to the Miami Herald, as reported by Bloomberg. Videos showed an SUV in flames on Brickell Bay Drive after the collapse.

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BloombergCrane Collapses on Cars in Miami Financial Center; Four Injured

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09:54 Evanston’s reparations program faces Trump administration legal challenge NPR reports that Evanston, Illinois, has awarded $25,000 grants to more than 300 Black residents under a program addressing the effects of historical housing segregation. The Justice Department has joined a Judicial Watch lawsuit alleging that restricting payments to Black residents violates the Constitution’s equal protection clause, while city officials defend the program as a remedy for documented discriminatory policies. The case could influence reparations efforts in other cities.

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NPRThis city led the way on reparations for Black people. Trump is trying to stop it

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05:20 Republicans use John Fetterman’s convention appearance to highlight Democratic divisions Axios reports that Sen. John Fetterman appeared in a video at the Republican midterm convention after Republican Sen. Dave McCormick asked him to introduce him. Fetterman cited their bipartisan work supporting Pennsylvania’s steel industry, while reiterating that he remains a lifelong Democrat and is not switching parties.

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AxiosHow Republicans secretly got Fetterman for their convention

10:40 Midterm results could complicate Washington’s next debt-ceiling showdown CNBC reports that the US could reach its $41.1 trillion debt ceiling in 2027, forcing Congress to act before the Treasury exhausts extraordinary measures. Election uncertainty could delay a compromise, particularly if Democrats win one or both chambers and use the increase to seek policy concessions from President Donald Trump. Some Republicans are resisting a debt-ceiling increase without major spending cuts, while Democrats warn that brinkmanship could damage the country’s credit standing.

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CNBCWhy the election could make Washington's looming next fiscal crisis harder

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World, 4 stories

Arguments over AI security unfold alongside intensifying US-China rivalry, while attacks constrict Saudi Arabia’s oil-export options and postpone Iran-Gulf talks. In Mexico, thousands march in Sinaloa, demanding an end to cartel violence and the disappearances it has brought.

10:53 China warns AI risks could undermine security as US rivalry intensifies China’s state security minister Chen Yixin has called for AI development to be balanced with security, warning that foreign intelligence and other hostile forces could exploit the technology. The BBC highlights Beijing’s push for cooperation despite intensifying US-China competition, while the Financial Times reports that safety concerns helped drive global technology stocks lower.

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BBCChina criticises idea it is in 'malicious competition' over AI FTUS tech stocks fall after big AI groups call for slowdown

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07:31 Saudi Arabia’s oil-export options narrow amid US and regional tensions The Financial Times reports that Saudi Arabia plans to shut its East-West pipeline after attacks by Iran-backed groups, narrowing its alternatives as Houthi threats affect the Bab al-Mandeb Strait and Iran controls the Strait of Hormuz. The outlet says the disruption is primarily an oil shock, with shipping able to reroute around Africa and food and fertilizer markets remaining relatively stable. US diesel prices have reached a record, while President Donald Trump is reportedly considering the Defense Production Act to increase supply.

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FTThe Saudi relief valve is being closed

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08:45 Iran-Gulf talks postponed as Yemen tensions deepen regional diplomatic strain The Economist reports that Saudi Arabia postponed a high-level meeting with Iran and Persian Gulf states in Oman, with Oman citing the interests of consensus and Iran attributing the delay to the situation in Yemen. The setback comes as Houthi and militia attacks threaten Saudi energy routes, while tensions around the Strait of Hormuz continue to complicate efforts to manage the regional conflict.

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EconomistIran and Persian Gulf foreign ministers postpone meeting as talks stall

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07:28 Thousands protest cartel violence in Mexico’s Sinaloa state Thousands of people marched in Culiacán on Sunday, wearing white and carrying images of missing relatives while demanding an end to violence between rival Sinaloa cartel factions. The conflict began two years ago after the arrest of Ismael “El Mayo” Zambada and has been linked to rising murders, disappearances, extortion and robberies. Businessman Sergio Esquer told AFP that more than 5,000 businesses had closed since the feud began.

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BBCThousands demand end to violence in Mexican cartel hotspot

Business, 3 stories

11:00 US 10-year Treasury yield reaches 5% as inflation concerns mount Update The FT reported that the 10-year US Treasury yield reached 5.01%, its highest level since 2023, as rising oil prices pressured government bonds. Bloomberg highlighted the yield’s importance as a global benchmark for borrowing costs. Wire coverage said equities initially rose as oil prices dipped, while an inflation report showed prices edging up and left uncertainty over the Federal Reserve’s next rate decision.

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Follow-up to Treasury yields near 5% raise stakes for Fed and markets, September 13

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FTTen-year Treasury yield hits 5% for first time since 2023 BloombergUS 10-Year Treasury Yield Hits Highest Since 2023

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08:32 Fed rate hike on Wednesday now likely, say economists, and at least one more to follow: Reuters Poll Update Full text unavailable at press time.

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Follow-up to BNP economist says US economy probably needs three Fed hikes, September 13

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06:00 US miner and Rwanda partner to expand Western tungsten supplies Almonty Industries will partner with Rwanda, which will take a 25% stake in a local unit by contributing an exploration concession and processing license. The venture will initially source material from licensed Rwandan producers while developing collection and processing capacity, with shipments planned for customers in the US, Europe, Japan and South Korea. The deal supports Western efforts to diversify from China, though traceability and standards across Rwanda’s fragmented mining sector remain challenges.

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BloombergUS Miner Signs Rwanda Tungsten Deal to Grow Western Supply

Tech, 3 stories

AI’s safety debate is colliding with a familiar argument about US competitiveness, as Trump rejects new safeguards while industry leaders call for caution. Meanwhile, an actively exploited GitLab flaw makes the less theoretical security warning painfully clear.

11:13 Trump rejects AI regulation as industry leaders urge slower development Update President Donald Trump said existing criminal and regulatory powers are sufficient to oversee AI, arguing that additional safeguards could undermine the US lead over China. CNBC reported that Trump also criticized Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei after Amodei called for slowing frontier-model development, while OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk backed a more cautious pace. Axios emphasized Amodei’s warnings about rogue AI agents and his calls for external evaluations, national testing requirements and international safety coordination.

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Follow-up to Trump rejects tech leaders’ call to slow frontier AI development, September 13

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CNBCTrump says no need for more AI regulation, slams Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei AxiosAnthropic, OpenAI CEOs call for slowdown in AI development

10:27 Musk's X Corp and SpaceXAI resolve antitrust lawsuit against Apple Full text unavailable at press time.

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10:30 Critical GitLab flaw faces active exploitation days after patch CISA added CVE-2026-85706 to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog after watchTowr observed probes targeting internet-facing GitLab servers. The path traversal flaw, rated 10.0, can let unauthenticated attackers read arbitrary files, including configuration data and credentials. GitLab released fixes on September 10 and urged operators of affected self-managed installations to upgrade or restrict public access.

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Sports, 3 stories

Florida State fired athletic director Michael Alford and named Bruce Warwick interim AD, adding a major front-office shake-up as pressure builds around Mike Norvell after an 8-18 stretch and a demanding schedule ahead.

09:20 Florida State fires AD Michael Alford amid football program uncertainty Florida State fired athletic director Michael Alford, with Senior Associate Athletics Director Bruce Warwick named interim AD during a national search. The leadership change comes as the Seminoles face continued pressure over coach Mike Norvell after an 8-18 stretch since 2023, a home loss to SMU and upcoming games against Alabama and ranked ACC opponents. The department has increased revenue and invested heavily in facilities, but also carried $437 million in athletic-related debt for fiscal 2025.

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ESPNFSU fires AD Michael Alford amid looming football questions

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