# Fox News AI Newsletter: Researcher delivers extinction warning

> Source: <https://www.foxnews.com/tech/ai-newsletter-researcher-delivers-extinction-warning>
> Published: 2026-09-11 17:22:53+00:00

### Welcome to Fox News’ Artificial Intelligence newsletter with the latest AI technology advancements.

IN TODAY’S NEWSLETTER:

- Researcher who departed AI role over fears of racing into extinction says people are 'begging' for regulation

- 9/11 hero’s legacy lives on 25 years later as son unveils new tech lifeline for those facing grief

- Nobody wants AI-generated sports commentators, but a pro golf tournament is introducing one anyway

**'GAMBLE':** The Anthropic researcher who is leaving the company over fears the technology is [gambling with human life](https://www.foxnews.com/media/researcher-departed-ai-role-fears-racing-extinction-says-people-begging-regulation) told Fox News there is hope that we can avoid the chance it could destroy humankind within the next decade.

**BEYOND THE PAIN:** A father's legacy is living on through a new artificial intelligence (AI) tool that helps others [navigate grief and trauma](https://www.foxnews.com/politics/9-11-heros-legacy-lives-25-years-later-son-unveils-new-tech-lifeline-those-facing-grief) — two-and-a-half decades after the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks.

**SMART FLEX:** Apple on Wednesday unveiled a highly anticipated foldable version of the iPhone along with other consumer tech devices [embedded with artificial intelligence](https://www.foxbusiness.com/technology/inside-john-ternus-first-apple-launch-event-ceo-foldable-iphone-duo-ai-more) in the first major product event under the leadership of new CEO John Ternus.

**NEXT-GEN SIDEKICK:** Meta on Tuesday rolled out a long-planned [personal artificial intelligence agent](https://www.foxbusiness.com/technology/meta-introduces-muse-personal-ai-agent-can-send-emails-book-travel) aimed at helping users complete daily tasks.

**THREAT ALERT:** Anthropic said Thursday it disrupted several attempts this year by researchers to use its [AI models for biological research](https://www.foxbusiness.com/technology/anthropic-says-blocked-possible-efforts-use-ai-biological-weapons-development-iran-linked-cases) that could potentially aid the development of biological weapons, prompting the company to ban accounts and strengthen its safeguards.

**RACE TO NOWHERE:** Golf fans who tune into this week's New Mexico Open broadcast will be introduced to a new commentator by the name of Duff Foreman. He'll join former PGA Tour winner Notah Begay III and well-known broadcaster Ryan Burr on the call, although Foreman won't technically be on site, seeing as how [he's not an actual person.](https://www.foxnews.com/outkick-sports/nobody-wants-ai-generated-sports-commentators-pro-golf-tournament-introducing-one-anyway)

**SILICON HANDSHAKE:** The federal government under President Donald Trump reached an agreement with OpenAI on a landmark deal to [equip government employees](https://www.foxbusiness.com/technology/trump-admin-partners-openai-equip-federal-employees-artificial-intelligence-tools) with the most cutting-edge artificial intelligence models at a major discount, Fox News Digital has learned.

**'SEAT AT THE TABLE':** A GOP insider making the conservative case for regulating artificial intelligence development predicts President Donald Trump's full-throated support for [data center expansion](https://www.foxnews.com/politics/presidential-flip-gop-insider-predicts-trump-change-mind-key-ai-policy-ahead-midterms) will soon change after he hears from the American people on the midterm campaign trail.

**THE NEW GOLD RUSH:** As Americans weigh the costs and benefits of massive data centers emerging in their towns to fuel the artificial intelligence boom, the [country's reddest state](https://www.foxnews.com/politics/americas-reddest-state-chases-billion-dollar-boom-others-sour-massive-emerging-industry) could be poised to capitalize on billions of dollars in investment that other states are increasingly reluctant to welcome.

**CUT OF THE DEAL:** As opposition to artificial intelligence data centers spreads across rural America, one group is proposing ["data center dividends"](https://www.foxnews.com/politics/proposal-would-pay-homeowners-data-center-dividends-counter-growing-backlash) to counter the backlash by allowing residents to share directly in the wealth generated by the technology hubs.

**BOLD FRONTIER:** Nvidia co-founder and CEO Jensen Huang declared that the era of artificial general intelligence (AGI) has arrived after OpenAI released [its latest model.](https://www.foxbusiness.com/technology/nvidia-ceo-jensen-huang-declares-agi-has-arrived-after-openai-unveils-gpt-6-astra)

**AISLE BE WATCHING:** Artificial intelligence is making its way [into the grocery aisle,](https://www.foxnews.com/tech/ai-shopping-carts-drive-up-grocery-bill) and it could have an unexpected effect on how much you spend. You grab a grocery cart, start working through your list and notice a screen on the handle offering directions, coupons and product suggestions. It can keep a running total and may even let you skip the checkout line. That sounds convenient. It also gives the store a new way to reach you while you are deciding what goes into your cart.

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