Also today: AI and accountability for war crimes.

Happening off-Campus: On Monday, September 28, OpenAI announced they would not release their newest model GPT-6.1 Astra due to security concerns. Engineers said that the new model was likely to deceive users and go beyond instructions given by users. (New York Times)

Happening near Campus: A $16 billion project to dig new rail tunnels in the Hudson River began yesterday. These will be the first new tunnels connecting Manhattan and New Jersey since 1910, and are part of a Gateway program intended to support train travel to Penn Station. (Gothamist)

Happening on Campus: From 12:15 to 1:45 pm, the Harriman Institute is hosting “Accountability for War Crimes Amid Changing Realities of War.” The lecture will be given by Alice Mee and moderated by Elise Giuliano, and will focus on the work of Ukrainian organization Truth Hounds. Registration is now closed.

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