Why Congress Isn’t Meeting the AI Moment; And, Why Saudi Arabia’s Oil Is a New Iran Target

AI industry leaders like the CEOs of Anthropic and OpenAI have been responding to recent warnings about AI ending humanity by calling for collaboration among top companies and government regulators. NBC News chief Capitol Hill correspondent Ryan Nobles explains why Congress — just back from summer recess — is unlikely to pass meaningful AI legislation anytime soon. Then, Saudi Arabia has become a new target in the Iran war. Last week, the Iran-backed Houthi rebels took control of parts of Yemen’s Red Sea coastline, opening up another front in the war — and cutting off alternative routes for oil exports in the region. NBC News international correspondent Matt Bradley explains how the economic and military pressure on Saudi Arabia could lead it to negotiate an independent deal with Iran. And finally, “The Pitt” and “Hacks” are among the shows expected to win big at this year’s Primetime Emmy Awards. But concerns about AI’s role in the industry – including whether it will replace screenwriters, animators or even actors – hangs over it all. NBC News entertainment correspondent Chloe Melas explains why AI actor Tilly Norwood may not be ready for primetime.Why Congress Isn’t Meeting the AI Moment And Why Saudi Arabia’s Oil Is a New Iran Target Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.