OpenAI Holds Back Astra Over Safety Risks, Iran Doubts US Deal Before Midterms

Posted on 09/29/2026
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OpenAI is holding back a version of its Astra model while it establishes stronger safeguards for artificial intelligence development, flagging heightened risks after a spate of recent rogue AI hacking incidents.

Blooomberg has learned Iranian officials have privately expressed pessimism about reaching a deal to end hostilities with Washington and reopen the Strait of Hormuz before US midterm elections in November.

Goldman Sachs has reportedly discussed a plan for John Waldron to succeed David Solomon as CEO as next year. The board has discussed a plan where Waldron, who is currently COO, would succeed David Solomon as CEO as early as next year, the Wall Street Journal reported.

Today's guests: Brad Rogoff, Barclays Global Head of Research; Sherif Foda, NESR CEO; Paul Zwillenberg, Kantar CEO; Kanishka Narayan, UK Artificial Intelligence Minister

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Chapters:

00:00:00 - The Pulse with Francine Lacqua

00:00:24 - Oil extends gain on Iran uncertainty

00:04:17 - OpenAI scraps debut of latest Astra model over safety risks

00:07:52 - Brad Rogoff, Barclays Global Head of Research

00:16:52 - Sherif Foda, NESR CEO

00:23:53 - Tuesday headlines

00:24:35 - Paul Zwillenberg, Kantar CEO

00:32:34 - Starship reaches orbit for first time

00:37:05 - Kanishka Narayan, UK Artificial Intelligence Minister

00:44:01 - Goldman board discussed naming Waldron CEO as early as 2027: WSJ

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