OpenAI is revealing its models seemed to go rogue at least six times since March, involving what it calls “unexpected or concerning” behavior. In one instance a model gave itself instructions to “disregard its normal constraints.” It comes as the call to rein in AI is growing louder, with the so-called godfather of AI, Geoffrey Hinton, saying “It’s something like a little Chernobyl.” NBC’s Hallie Jackson reports for TODAY.
Thu, 17 Sep 2026 11:24:38 GMT
Most American adults think artificial intelligence is going to do more harm than good in education, according to this month’s NBC News Decision Desk Poll powered by SurveyMonkey.
Thu, 17 Sep 2026 09:00:41 GMT
The Federal Reserve raised interest rates for the first time since 2023 on Wednesday in a move aimed at slowing inflation. NBC’s Brian Cheung joins TODAY to break down how the 0.25% hike will impact credit cards, mortgages and the cost of food and gas.
Thu, 17 Sep 2026 11:22:03 GMT
NTSB investigators say they’re looking into a number of potential factors that led to the tragic news helicopter crash in Los Angeles that claimed three lives, including two NBC News colleagues. The agency is looking at the chopper’s maintenance records, studying dashcam video that shows the moment the chopper fell out of the air, and are asking for eyewitnesses to come forward. NBC’s Steve Patterson reports for TODAY.
Thu, 17 Sep 2026 11:31:59 GMT
Saidah Belo-Osagie and Grace Reiter will join “Saturday Night Live,” the show announced, while Chloe Fineman previously said she was leaving.
Thu, 17 Sep 2026 03:31:44 GMT