A Eye on AI - September 13, 2026, 12 PM Eastern

Xi offers Brics open-source AI as Modi warns on tech weaponizationPerplexity deploys GPT-6 Astra to automate code and monitoringTeen with muscular dystrophy builds AI twin to share his storyA Eye on AI - 12:30 PMOn this episode of A Eye on AI: Chinese President Xi Jinping wraps up a Brics summit by offering open-source AI and smart manufacturing support, while host India's PM Modi cautions against weaponizing technology — exposing cracks in the bloc's united front against US pressure. In business, OpenAI reveals that Perplexity is trusting GPT-6 Astra with writing, coding, and production monitoring, a sign of AI's growing role in core operations. And a Hong Kong teenager with Duchenne muscular dystrophy creates an AI twin to keep his message of perseverance alive beyond his expected lifespan. Tune in for these stories and more.Sources:- SCMP — Asia: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3367341/chinese-leader-pledges-help-brics-nations-ai-and-smart-manufacturing?utm_source=rss_feed- OpenAI News: https://openai.com/index/perplexity-improving-accuracy-with-astra- SCMP — Asia: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3367361/hong-kong-teen-fatal-disease-creates-ai-avatar-ensure-his-story-lives?utm_source=rss_feedhttps://www.spreaker.com/podcast/a-eye-on-ai--7245888