'BradCast' 9/17/2026 (A Simple Solution to the AI Apocalypse Panic?; Guest: David Dayen of 'The Prospect')

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On today's 'BradCast': A shocking new report details new 'concerning' behavior by a 'frontier' AI model. The scary headlines warning of potentially apocalyptic outcomes from unregulated leading artificial intelligence giants have triggered panicked responses from lawmakers to Do Something. DAVID DAYEN, Executive Editor of The American Prospect, delves into the concerns and fears about rogue AI agents, potential risks and dangers to people and the economy, and suggests a fairly simple short term solution that could establish a safer way forward -- by enforcing existing laws. Polling shows voters generally regard Democrats more favorably than Republicans in the midterm elections, prompting a…