Axios

OpenAI on Monday released international AI safety standards as world leaders, namely the U.S. and China, weigh how to mitigate risk.

Why it matters: The U.S. approach to coordinating on AI risk with China will be heavily informed by industry recommendations.

President Trump was inaudible during a press conference Monday after the TV pool suspended coverage, with White House-provided video carrying no usable audio of his remarks.

Why it matters: It's a remarkable and immediate ramification of Trump's attempt to limit pool access.

Americans are "connecting the dots" between climate and affordability strain, Sen. Brian Schatz (D-Hawaii) said Monday at an Axios House event on the sidelines of Climate Week and the UN General Assembly.

Why it matters: But as pocketbook issues dominate a critical midterm race, Schatz says that doesn't mean the first thing he mentions to constituents is climate. Still, climate-tangent conversations — like utility prices and the data center boom — are looming over the polls.