Tesla Safety Probe
According to Reuters, “US opens probe into nearly 2.9 million Tesla vehicles over FSD traffic violations”, NHTSA opened a preliminary investigation after reports of crashes and red‑light running, noting the potential safety risks of FSD in real‑world driving. ([reuters.com](https://www.reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/us-opens-probe-into-28-million-tesla-vehicles-over-traffic-violations-when-using-2025-10-09/?utm_source=openai)) [Reuters](https://www.reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/us-opens-probe-into-28-million-tesla-vehicles-over-traffic-violations-when-using-2025-10-09/)
AI and Jobs
According to The Guardian, “Gen Z faces ‘job-pocalypse’ as global firms prioritise AI over new hires, report says”, a BSI survey finds 41% of leaders are using AI to reduce headcount, signaling major shifts for entry‑level hiring and workforce development amid automation. ([theguardian.com](https://www.theguardian.com/money/2025/oct/09/gen-z-face-job-pocalypse-as-global-firms-prioritise-ai-over-new-hires-report-says?utm_source=openai)) [The Guardian](https://www.theguardian.com/money/2025/oct/09/gen-z-face-job-pocalypse-as-global-firms-prioritise-ai-over-new-hires-report-says)
EU AI Strategy
According to the Financial Times, “EU pushes new AI strategy to reduce tech reliance on US and China”, Brussels plans funding and policy moves to favor European AI and strengthen technological SOVEREIGNTY across key sectors to boost competitiveness. ([ft.com](https://www.ft.com/content/ea3d20ed-5b42-45ce-8155-67ef472ae9df?utm_source=openai)) [Financial Times](https://www.ft.com/content/ea3d20ed-5b42-45ce-8155-67ef472ae9df)
According to Reuters, “JPMorgan CEO Dimon warns of US stock market correction risk, BBC reports” Jamie Dimon said he sees a heightened chance of a major market correction in the next six months to two years, citing geopolitical tensions, fiscal spending and elevated valuations—remarks that could prompt investors to reassess exposure to risk assets. [Reuters](https://www.reuters.com/business/finance/jpmorgan-ceo-dimon-warns-of-us-stock-market-correction-risk-bbc-reports-2025-10-09/)
According to Reuters, “IRS to furlough nearly half of its workforce due to US government shutdown” the agency will furlough about 34,000 workers after the Oct. 1 funding lapse, a shutdown development that risks delaying economic data releases and complicating the Federal Reserve’s near-term rate outlook and market sentiment. [Reuters](https://www.reuters.com/world/irs-furlough-34000-employees-due-us-government-shutdown-2025-10-08/)
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