Sept. 30, 2024

CA Rejects Sweeping AI Safety Bill & The $110B Cost of Hurricane Helene

Gov. Gavin Newsom rejects controversial AI safety bill & towns reeling from Hurricane Helene

Episode 420: Neal and Toby look at the massive costs and damage Hurricane Helene is causing in its path. Then, California governor Gavin Newsom just vetoed a contentious AI safety bill that would’ve been the first-of-its-kind. Next, buttons are making a comeback in cars and personal electronics as touch screens are losing their…touch. Meanwhile, Southern colleges are starting to appeal to the next generation of high school graduates. And China’s stock market is having one its biggest rallies in over a decade. Lastly, what you need to know in the upcoming week, Subscribe to Morning Brew Daily for more of the news you need to start your day. Share the show with a friend, and leave us a review on your favorite podcast app.


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00:00 - SNL 50th Season 

02:50 - Hurricane Helene Damage 

07:45 - CA AI Safety Bill 

12:45 - Buttons on Phones

17:15 - Chinese Stock Rally

21:25 - Southern College Popularity 

24:00 - Week Ahead

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