Pope Leo says AI concerns are not 'fake news,' must act on safety issues

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Council of Europe head revives Biden-backed framework for AI regulation

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Sep 29, 2026

US Hits Canada With Ban on Some Dairy and Liquor Products

An outright ban on certain Canadian products took effect Tuesday, escalating a damaging trade fight between the two North American allies.

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Pope Leo says AI concerns are not 'fake news,' must act on safety issues

Pope Leo XIV on Monday said mounting concerns about artificial intelligence software going rogue require discussions on how to regulate it, dismissing the notion that they are "fake news." "If someone were to ask me, 'Am I in panic mode?' No, I’m not," Leo told reporters while leaving France for Vatican City. "I sleep at...

Sep 28, 2026

News outlets ask court to give ‘little weight’ to DOJ support for OpenAI in copyright dispute

A group of news outlets suing OpenAI for copyright infringement argued Monday that the court should give “little weight” to the views of the Department of Justice (DOJ), which signaled support for the AI firm earlier this month. The New York Times, Chicago Tribune and other outlets in the case suggested the administration “may have...

Sep 28, 2026

Democratic Women's Caucus releases policy priorities

Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} View Online Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story Democratic Women's Caucus unveils economic agenda The Democratic Women’s Caucus (DWC) has released its extensive list of policy priorities for the next Congress, as Democrats look to take back control of both chambers. ©...

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Fed's Cook says AI demand 'broadening' to increase inflation

Federal Reserve board of governors member Lisa Cook said Monday that rising demand for artificial intelligence is leading to “broadening” inflationary impacts, with implications for the entire economy. During a keynote speech at the Oakland Tech Week conference, Cook noted that prices for Al-related goods, including chips, computers and software, have “surged” in the past...

Sep 28, 2026

Fed's Cook says AI demand 'broadening' to increase inflation

Federal Reserve board of governors member Lisa Cook said Monday that rising demand for artificial intelligence is leading to “broadening” inflationary impacts, with implications for the entire economy. During a keynote speech at the Oakland Tech Week conference, Cook noted that prices for Al-related goods, including chips, computers and software, have “surged” in the past...

Sep 28, 2026

Nvidia boosts buyback plan by $150B in new record

Technology giant Nvidia announced Monday it is boosting its stock buyback program by $150 billion, setting a record for the largest repurchasing allotment in history. The company’s board of directors authorized the increase, which boosts the total amount in Nvidia’s buyback program from $85 billion to $235 billion. Apple authorized a $110 billion buyback program...

Sep 28, 2026

Nvidia boosts buyback plan by $150B in new record

Technology giant Nvidia announced Monday it is boosting its stock buyback program by $150 billion, setting a record for the largest repurchasing allotment in history. The company’s board of directors authorized the increase, which boosts the total amount in Nvidia’s buyback program from $85 billion to $235 billion. Apple authorized a $110 billion buyback program...

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Trump to announce massive steel plant in Iowa

President Trump is set to announce Monday that a Minnesota company plans to build a $15 billion steel mill in Iowa. Mesabi Metallics also recently invested $2.5 billion in a new 7.5 million-ton iron ore mine in Minnesota. The company’s executives will be present with Trump at the White House to unveil the project. The...

Sep 28, 2026

SpaceX launches Starship toward orbit for first time

SpaceX on Monday sent its Starship out to orbit for the first time, with the company looking for the craft to achieve six laps around the Earth in order to show off its capability for the NASA Artemis program, according to The Associated Press. SpaceX said everything needs to go as planned for Starship before...

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SpaceX launches Starship toward orbit for first time

SpaceX on Monday sent its Starship out to orbit for the first time, with the company looking for the craft to achieve six laps around the Earth in order to show off its capability for the NASA Artemis program, according to The Associated Press. SpaceX said everything needs to go as planned for Starship before...

Pope Leo says AI concerns are not 'fake news,' must act on safety issues

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Pope Leo says AI concerns are not 'fake news,' must act on safety issues

News outlets ask court to give ‘little weight’ to DOJ support for OpenAI in copyright dispute

Democratic Women's Caucus releases policy priorities

Fed's Cook says AI demand 'broadening' to increase inflation

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Nvidia boosts buyback plan by $150B in new record

Nvidia boosts buyback plan by $150B in new record

Trump to announce massive steel plant in Iowa

SpaceX launches Starship toward orbit for first time

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