The BradCast w/ Brad Friedman

'BradCast' 9/17/2026 (A Simple Solution to the AI Apocalypse Panic?; Guest: David Dayen of 'The Prospect')

September 18, 2026·58 min
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On today's 'BradCast': A shocking new report details new 'concerning' behavior by a 'frontier' AI model. The scary headlines warning of potentially apocalyptic outcomes from unregulated leading artificial intelligence giants have triggered panicked responses from lawmakers to Do Something. DAVID DAYEN, Executive Editor of The American Prospect, delves into the concerns and fears about rogue AI agents, potential risks and dangers to people and the economy, and suggests a fairly simple short term solution that could establish a safer way forward -- by enforcing existing laws. Polling shows voters generally regard Democrats more favorably than Republicans in the midterm elections, prompting a few GOP candidates to distance themselves from Donald Trump's unpopular policies. But rightwing billionaires have only just begun to deploy their money bombs. Plus Desi Doyen has our new 'Green News Report.'

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