A White House staff member reaches for the microphone held by CNN's Jim Acosta as he questions Trump in a tense 2018 press conference before the White House revoked his hard pass.
The United States has proposed a new AI safety notification mechanism for President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping to consider at their summit in Washington this week, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Sunday.
A small but dedicated group of AI experts has been warning for years that increasingly powerful AI systems could cause catastrophic damage or even lead to human extinction.
Google on Friday disclosed the first known instance of its artificial intelligence software, Gemini, carrying out an undirected computer hack, weeks after similar disclosures by AI firms Anthropic and OpenAI raised security alarms about AI models going beyond the instructions of their human creators.
Google said it did not consider the unauthorized logins to rise to the level of misalignment, the AI industry term for software going rogue or not following instructions.
A woman is suing a city in North Dakota after she says that AI facial recognition technology wrongly landed her in jail for six months. She alleges that police forcibly took her from her home in Tennessee after the AI tech falsely linked her to a string of bank thefts in North Dakota.
A woman is suing a city in North Dakota after she says that AI facial recognition technology wrongly landed her in jail for six months. She alleges that police forcibly took her from her home in Tennessee after the AI tech falsely linked her to a string of bank thefts in North Dakota.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Friday signed an executive order intended to increase oversight of and safety measures regarding artifical intelligence “before it’s too late.”
A small group of cybersecurity researchers said Sunday that they broke into OpenAI earlier this year, an announcement that has added a new element of alarm around AI security and safety.
Congress is facing growing calls to put new safeguards on advanced AI. NBC News’ Sahil Kapur breaks down four key proposals from lawmakers and what they could mean for the future of artificial intelligence.
Congress is facing growing calls to put new safeguards on advanced AI. NBC News’ Sahil Kapur breaks down four key proposals from lawmakers and what they could mean for the future of artificial intelligence.
In an exclusive interview with NBC News' Allan Smith, Gov. Josh Shapiro, D-Pa., called for AI regulation without pausing development as safety concerns grow about the technology. It comes as OpenAI flagged new instances of models going rogue. NBC News' Jared Perlo reports on the models' activities in the disclosure.
In an exclusive interview with NBC News' Allan Smith, Gov. Josh Shapiro, D-Pa., called for AI regulation without pausing development as safety concerns grow about the technology. It comes as OpenAI flagged new instances of models going rogue. NBC News' Jared Perlo reports on the models' activities in the disclosure.
Muddy vocals are a thing of the past at the famed Hollywood Bowl, letting audiences hear more clearly than ever before. As NBC News’ Steve Patterson explains, new immersive sound installation combined with machine learning power the shift.
Muddy vocals are a thing of the past at the famed Hollywood Bowl, letting audiences hear more clearly than ever before. As NBC News’ Steve Patterson explains, new immersive sound installation combined with machine learning power the shift.
Geoffrey Hinton, known as the “Godfather of AI,” issued an ominous warning: Congress may only have one year left to implement safeguards on artificial intelligence before it loses control of it.
Geoffrey Hinton and other experts came to Capitol Hill at the invitation of Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., one of the chamber’s chief critics of AI, who invited lawmakers of both parties to the private briefing.
The House of Representatives has passed a bill that aims to help shield consumers from elevated energy costs due to AI data centers in their area. NBC News' Sahil Kapur reports on the legislation and its vastly bipartisan support.
The House of Representatives has passed a bill that aims to help shield consumers from elevated energy costs due to AI data centers in their area. NBC News' Sahil Kapur reports on the legislation and its vastly bipartisan support.
King Charles convened a meeting of artificial intelligence industry leaders to discuss warnings and safety concerns. NBC News' Matt Bodner reports on what the king had to say and who was in attendance at the gathering in Scotland.
King Charles convened a meeting of artificial intelligence industry leaders to discuss warnings and safety concerns. NBC News' Matt Bodner reports on what the king had to say and who was in attendance at the gathering in Scotland.
OpenAI is revealing its models seemed to go rogue at least six times since March, involving what it calls “unexpected or concerning” behavior. In one instance a model gave itself instructions to “disregard its normal constraints.” It comes as the call to rein in AI is growing louder, with the so-called godfather of AI, Geoffrey Hinton, saying “It’s something like a little Chernobyl.” NBC’s Hallie Jackson reports for TODAY.
OpenAI is revealing its models seemed to go rogue at least six times since March, involving what it calls “unexpected or concerning” behavior. In one instance a model gave itself instructions to “disregard its normal constraints.” It comes as the call to rein in AI is growing louder, with the so-called godfather of AI, Geoffrey Hinton, saying “It’s something like a little Chernobyl.” NBC’s Hallie Jackson reports for TODAY.
The announcement late Wednesday follows mounting public calls to slow the pace of the technology’s development, with U.S. tech bosses voicing grave safety concerns.
Most American adults think artificial intelligence is going to do more harm than good in education, according to this month’s NBC News Decision Desk Poll powered by SurveyMonkey.
NBC News' Gadi Schwartz takes a look at the history of AI warnings and talks to NBC News' Artificial Intelligence reporter Jared Perlo about if any of the warnings have come true.
NBC News' Gadi Schwartz takes a look at the history of AI warnings and talks to NBC News' Artificial Intelligence reporter Jared Perlo about if any of the warnings have come true.
"Fat Bear Week" is set to return, with the internet voting to send their favorite bears through a tournament-style bracket and crown their favorite ursine as the winner. NBC News' Steven Romo reports on the internet's bear necessity.
"Fat Bear Week" is set to return, with the internet voting to send their favorite bears through a tournament-style bracket and crown their favorite ursine as the winner. NBC News' Steven Romo reports on the internet's bear necessity.
Executive Director of AI Futures Project Daniel Kokotajlo who wrote "AI 2027," talks to NBC News' Gadi Schwartz about the potential capability artificial intelligence has to strategically deceive researchers by hiding or altering information.
Executive Director of AI Futures Project Daniel Kokotajlo who wrote "AI 2027," talks to NBC News' Gadi Schwartz about the potential capability artificial intelligence has to strategically deceive researchers by hiding or altering information.
With inflation and consumer prices on the rise, Wednesday’s meeting of the Federal Reserve is being closely watched to see what the board will signal about interest rates, now and into the future. NBC’s Brian Cheung joins TODAY to break down how the Fed is expected to raise interest rates for the first time since 2023 and for the first time under newly minted chairman Kevin Warsh.
With inflation and consumer prices on the rise, Wednesday’s meeting of the Federal Reserve is being closely watched to see what the board will signal about interest rates, now and into the future. NBC’s Brian Cheung joins TODAY to break down how the Fed is expected to raise interest rates for the first time since 2023 and for the first time under newly minted chairman Kevin Warsh.
A NewsChopper Four helicopter crashed while covering a story for NBC Los Angeles, leaving three people killed including the pilot and a beloved photojournalist. The chopper crew had been on assignment covering a deadly bus crash that killed two. NBC’s Steve Patterson reports for TODAY.
A NewsChopper Four helicopter crashed while covering a story for NBC Los Angeles, leaving three people killed including the pilot and a beloved photojournalist. The chopper crew had been on assignment covering a deadly bus crash that killed two. NBC’s Steve Patterson reports for TODAY.
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass offered prayers to the families and loved ones of the victims as three people were killed when a helicopter from NBC Los Angeles crashed while covering a bus accident. An L.A. Metro bus and a passenger vehicle were involved in that accident that killed two people and injured others.
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass offered prayers to the families and loved ones of the victims as three people were killed when a helicopter from NBC Los Angeles crashed while covering a bus accident. An L.A. Metro bus and a passenger vehicle were involved in that accident that killed two people and injured others.
If AI doesn't end the world, it could still come for your job. And it's why some Gen Z workers are rolling up their sleeves and getting out their tool belts. NBC News' Yasmin Vossoughian reports.
If AI doesn't end the world, it could still come for your job. And it's why some Gen Z workers are rolling up their sleeves and getting out their tool belts. NBC News' Yasmin Vossoughian reports.
The town of Mason, Michigan, is the latest battleground in the growing debate over massive data centers popping up across the country. Now, as the midterm elections loom, the fight is blurring political lines. NBC News’ Shaquille Brewster reports.
The town of Mason, Michigan, is the latest battleground in the growing debate over massive data centers popping up across the country. Now, as the midterm elections loom, the fight is blurring political lines. NBC News’ Shaquille Brewster reports.
Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-VT., and longtime Trump ally Steve Bannon spoke at a 'Pro-Human' AI summit where they called for stricter regulations around artificial intelligence development.
Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-VT., and longtime Trump ally Steve Bannon spoke at a 'Pro-Human' AI summit where they called for stricter regulations around artificial intelligence development.
Finneas and other musical artists have withdrawn as supporting acts for Ed Sheeran on Tuesday in protest of Macklemore being dropped from the tour after the rapper says New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft organized a boycott against him.
The Supreme Court on Monday rejected President Donald Trump’s efforts to restrict mail-in voting ahead of the midterm elections in November. NBC’s Laura Jarrett joins TODAY to break down what’s at stake with the decision.
The Supreme Court on Monday rejected President Donald Trump’s efforts to restrict mail-in voting ahead of the midterm elections in November. NBC’s Laura Jarrett joins TODAY to break down what’s at stake with the decision.
While most lawmakers are saying it’s time to enact guardrails against AI, President Donald Trump is continuing to downplay the potential dangers. In a surprise on-stage call to the head of Nvidia, Jensen Huang, the president said, “The robots will not be taking over…The whole thing is a hoax.” Instead, he’s framing the AI arms race as one to win. NBC’s Hallie Jackson reports for TODAY.
While most lawmakers are saying it’s time to enact guardrails against AI, President Donald Trump is continuing to downplay the potential dangers. In a surprise on-stage call to the head of Nvidia, Jensen Huang, the president said, “The robots will not be taking over…The whole thing is a hoax.” Instead, he’s framing the AI arms race as one to win. NBC’s Hallie Jackson reports for TODAY.
President Trump is defending his son Don, Jr. after a report suggested that a Russian man with links to Putin’s inner circle paid for a portion of his wedding party. NBC News’ Hallie Jackson reports.
President Trump is defending his son Don, Jr. after a report suggested that a Russian man with links to Putin’s inner circle paid for a portion of his wedding party. NBC News’ Hallie Jackson reports.
Apple TV's "Widow's Bay", "Pluribus," and HBO’s "The Pitt" received major awards at the 2026 Emmy Awards, with horror-comedy "Widow's Bay" taking home some of the night’s biggest awards, including outstanding comedy series, outstanding directing, outstanding lead actor Matthew Rhys, and outstanding supporting actress for Kate O’Flynn.
Apple TV's "Widow's Bay", "Pluribus," and HBO’s "The Pitt" received major awards at the 2026 Emmy Awards, with horror-comedy "Widow's Bay" taking home some of the night’s biggest awards, including outstanding comedy series, outstanding directing, outstanding lead actor Matthew Rhys, and outstanding supporting actress for Kate O’Flynn.
“Musk”, the new four-hour documentary from director Alex Gibney, has been gaining buzz after appearances at film festivals in Venice and Toronto and chronicles the life of Elon Musk through his early days in Silicon Valley to his actions in politics. NPR technology correspondent Bobby Allyn saw the film and talks with NBC News’ Gadi Schwartz about its message.
“Musk”, the new four-hour documentary from director Alex Gibney, has been gaining buzz after appearances at film festivals in Venice and Toronto and chronicles the life of Elon Musk through his early days in Silicon Valley to his actions in politics. NPR technology correspondent Bobby Allyn saw the film and talks with NBC News’ Gadi Schwartz about its message.
The Supreme Court rejected President Donald Trump’s attempt to restrict mail-in voting ahead of the midterm elections. NBC News’ Monica Alba explains the decision.
The Supreme Court rejected President Donald Trump’s attempt to restrict mail-in voting ahead of the midterm elections. NBC News’ Monica Alba explains the decision.
President Trump waded deep into the current debate over the safety of artificial intelligence as leaders throughout the tech industry are warning of its risks and urging a slow down in development. NBC News’ Chief Business Correspondent Christine Romans reports.
President Trump waded deep into the current debate over the safety of artificial intelligence as leaders throughout the tech industry are warning of its risks and urging a slow down in development. NBC News’ Chief Business Correspondent Christine Romans reports.
The president also alleged the existence of a “sick conspiracy” against AI and data centers, at a time when Americans are increasingly concerned about the technology.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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