Daily Market Updates: AI safety researcher warns labs are building an adversary

S&P 5007,765.36▼0.5% Nasdaq27,193.34▼1.2% Dow51,231.64▲0.1% Russell 2K2,794.13▲0.0% 10-Yr5.23%−5bp VIX15.41+0.33 WTI$91.10▲3.2% Gold$4,157.80▲0.4% EUR/USD1.122▼0.3% BTC$81,907▼1.4% Nikkei70,036▼0.9%

At close · Thu, Oct 8, 2026

Global Markets

Home›Global Markets›Trade & Tariffs›AI safety researcher warns labs are building an advers…

AI safety researcher warns labs are building an adversary

Reported · Written up by our desk · Trade & Tariffs

CNBC World notes that an AI researcher warned during a hearing in New York City that major AI labs are “racing” to develop their own adversary.

The outlet says the warning comes as the leading AI labs face intensifying scrutiny over their safety and security practices.

← Newer storyGen Z and millennials cite financial anxiety and distrust in homebuyi…Older story →Deutsche Bank expects silver surplus risk to emerge in 2027

More like this

Global MarketsAirport attacks disrupt Riyadh airspace and commercial flights

Global MarketsMore Republicans oppose Trump diesel deal with Putin

Global MarketsHigh-voltage power stocks cool after strong 2026 rally

Global MarketsUK urges Interpol to reject Argentina’s red notices over Falklands oil arrests

Global MarketsUK travelers warned against paid ETIAS waiver services amid delays

Sources

CNBC MarketsAI researcher warns 'we are racing to build and grow our own adversary' in NYC hearing

CNBC WorldAI researcher warns 'we are racing to build and grow our own adversary' in NYC hearing

Get the close, explained.

One email every trading day: what moved, why it moved, and what's on deck tomorrow. Read in 3 minutes.

Free. Unsubscribe anytime.