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What can nuclear power's past tell us about AI safety?
15 minutes Posted Sep 30, 2026 at 12:02 am.
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OpenAI announced Monday it will delay the release of its latest model, called GPT-6.1 Astra, due to concerns over safety.

But after repeated reports of AI models behaving erratically, what does this mean for recent calls to regulate the AI industry?


On Midday Tuesday, we hear about what the history of nuclear power can tell us about the possibility of effective AI regulation.


Guest:

David Victor, professor of Innovation and Public Policy, UC San Diego's Global Policy and Strategy; nonresident senior fellow, The Brookings Institution


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"There’s precedent for regulating AI. Look to nuclear power"