FT News Briefing

President Donald Trump has signed an executive order that creates a “voluntary framework” for the US to gain early access to cutting-edge AI models, and the conviction of short seller Andrew Left may change how investors take positions. Plus, gold has overtaken US Treasuries as the world’s top reserve asset, and we’ll look at how Deutsche Bank moved past its reputation as the sick bank of Europe.

Mentioned in this podcast:
Donald Trump signs watered-down AI vetting order after Maga infighting
Short seller Andrew Left found guilty of securities fraud
Gold replaces US Treasuries as world’s top reserve asset, ECB says
How Deutsche Bank learned to stop chasing America
Shipping tycoon prefers $200,000 fee to cross Strait of Hormuz to ‘this hassle’

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The FT News Briefing is produced by Victoria Craig, Sonja Hutson, Saffeya Ahmed, Katya Kumkova, and Fiona Symon. It was edited and hosted by Marc Filippino. Our show is mixed by Sam Giovinco. Additional help from Gavin Kallmann, Michael Lello and David da Silva. Our intern is Cole van Miltenburg. Our executive producer is Topher Forhecz. The show’s theme music is by Metaphor Music.

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The US is in talks to expand nuclear weapons deployments in Europe, and Anthropic might make its powerful cyber security tool Mythos available outside the US and the UK. Plus, Iran suspended peace talks with Washington, and the FT’s Oliver Barnes explains the significance of Berkshire Hathaway’s first major acquisition since Warren Buffett’s retirement.

Mentioned in this podcast:
US in talks to expand nuclear weapons deployments in Europe
Anthropic offers EU access to Mythos
EU pushes for ‘tech sovereignty’ to cut reliance on US
Iran suspends peace talks and threatens ‘closure’ of Strait of Hormuz
Berkshire buys homebuilder Taylor Morrison for $8.5bn in Abel’s first big deal

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Today’s FT News Briefing was produced by Katya Kumkova and Saffeya Ahmed. It was edited and hosted by Marc Filippino. Our show was mixed by Sam Giovinco. Additional help from Gavin Kallmann. Our intern is Cole van Miltenburg. Our executive producer is Topher Forhecz. The show’s theme music is by Metaphor Music.

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Intel wants to challenge rivals with a new AI chip, young people are sceptical of artificial intelligence, the inflation shock from the US-Israeli war on Iran is set to fall short of the 2022 price surge, and the EU is worried as China builds an industrial base in Morocco. Plus, Colombians went to the polls yesterday to vote for their next president.

Mentioned in this podcast:
Intel targets Nvidia with new AI chip by year end
‘More harmful than helpful’: young people sour on AI
Iran war inflation shock set to fall short of 2022 surge
EU frets as China builds an industrial base in Morocco
Colombia vote to deliver verdict on leftist experiment

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Today’s FT News Briefing was hosted by Victoria Craig. It was produced by Katya Kumkova and Saffeya Ahmed. Our show was mixed by Alex Higgins. Additional help from Peter Barber. Our executive producer is Topher Forhecz. The show’s theme music is by Metaphor Music.

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Washington is nearing a deal to extend its ceasefire with Iran by 60 days, and investors are rushing to gain exposure to SpaceX in a “speculative frenzy” ahead of its expected IPO. Plus, Benjamin Netanyahu has directed the Israeli military to take control of at least 70 per cent of Gaza, and Robinhood is launching a feature that will enable clients to use AI chatbots for share trading.

Mentioned in this podcast:
Washington nearing deal to extend Iran ceasefire, US officials say
Investors race to get exposure to SpaceX ahead of IPO
Benjamin Netanyahu orders Israeli forces to take control of 70% of Gaza
Robinhood to let investors use AI chatbots for share trading

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Note: The FT does not use generative AI to voice its podcasts

Today’s FT News Briefing was hosted by Sonja Hutson and produced by Katya Kumkova. Our show was mixed by Sam Giovinco. Additional help from Gavin Kallmann, Michael Lello and David da Silva. Our executive producer is Topher Forhecz. The show’s theme music is by Metaphor Music.

Read a transcript of this episode on FT.com

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Oil prices fell sharply after Iranian state television broadcast details of a peace proposal, mass drone production has turned the war effort around for Ukraine, and the European Central Bank warned US President Donald Trump risks triggering a financial crisis. Plus, AI opens the door for smaller, well-funded challengers to take market share from Big Four consultancies.

Mentioned in this podcast:
Oil falls as Iranian state television reports details of peace proposal
Russian banks to arm themselves against Ukrainian drones
Ukraine is turning the tables
Trump risks triggering financial crisis with Iran war, warns ECB
How AI threatens the giants of consulting

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Note: The FT does not use generative AI to voice its podcasts

Today’s FT News Briefing was hosted by Sonja Hutson, and produced by Katya Kumkova. Our show was mixed by Sam Giovinco. Additional help from David da Silva. Our executive producer is Topher Forhecz. The show’s theme music is by Metaphor Music.

Read a transcript of this episode on FT.com
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