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

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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 -- "The Pulse With Francine Lacqua" is all about conversations with high profile guests in the beating heart of global business, economics, finance and politics. Based in London, we go wherever the story is, bringing you exclusive interviews and market-moving scoops. 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 -------- More on Bloomberg Television and Markets Like this video? Subscribe and turn on notifications so you don't miss any videos from Bloomberg Markets & Finance: https://tinyurl.com/ysu5b8a9 Visit http://www.bloomberg.com for business news & analysis, up-to-the-minute market data, features, profiles and more. Connect with Bloomberg Television on: X: https://twitter.com/BloombergTV Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BloombergTelevision Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bloombergtv/ Connect with Bloomberg Business on: X: https://twitter.com/business Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bloombergbusiness Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bloombergbusiness/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bloombergbusiness?lang=en Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/bloomberg/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/bloomberg-news/ More from Bloomberg: Bloomberg Radio: https://twitter.com/BloombergRadio Bloomberg Surveillance: https://twitter.com/bsurveillance Bloomberg Politics: https://twitter.com/bpolitics Bloomberg Originals: https://twitter.com/bbgoriginals Watch more on YouTube: Bloomberg Technology: https://www.youtube.com/@BloombergTechnology Bloomberg Originals: https://www.youtube.com/@business Bloomberg Quicktake: https://www.youtube.com/@BloombergQuicktake Bloomberg Espanol: https://www.youtube.com/@bloomberg_espanol Bloomberg Podcasts: https://www.youtube.com/@BloombergPodcasts

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