Newstalk Breakfast

President Donald Trump has announced the leadership and duties of a “Super Intelligence Force,” which he says will ensure America continues to lead the world in artificial intelligence. 

Meanwhile, Trump is facing backlash over comments in which he said Iran could “take out” Los Angeles and San Diego. To discuss this all with Anton was David Smith, Washington Bureau Chief, The Guardian.

Humans tend to trust and would pay male-presenting AI agents more than female ones for the same work. This is according to a new study by the University of Limerick. 

To discuss the study findings with Anton was Dr Mary Hausfeld from the UL’s Kemmy Business School. 

At 1pm today, the Government will unveil Budget 2027. It will come with changes to income tax thresholds, fuel allowances and capped childcare costs on the cards. 

To look ahead to Budge 2027 with Anton was Sean Defoe, Newstalk's Political Correspondent.

Australia's online safety regulator has found "significant gaps" in how popular gaming platforms protect children online.

Newstalk's Technology Correspondent Jess Kelly brought us the details.

94% of parents and 82% of teachers want mandatory dyslexia training for every teacher in Ireland. That’s according to a new survey from Dyslexia Ireland 

Speaking to Jonathan was Head of Education and Policy for Dyslexia Ireland, Donald Ewing.

Today is International Tenants’ Day and to mark it, national housing charity Threshold has launched its annual Own Your Rights campaign. It will highlight the rights and protections available to individuals renting in the private sector. 

To explain more was Ann-Marie O’Reilly, National Advocacy Manager for Threshold.

Daniel Kinahan will be back before Dublin’s Special Criminal Court later today. It will come with a massive security operation taking place to transport him from Portlaoise Prison to the court. 

Speaking to Newstalk Breakfast was Newstalk's Court Reporter Frank Greaney.

Primary and special schools face disruption today as INTO members begin industrial action, including the withdrawal of pre- and post-school supervision. 

A 24-hour strike is also planned for October 14th. Speaking to Jonathan was John Boyle, INTO General Secretary. 

We take a closer look at some of the stories you may have missed in the news this morning. Joining Jonathan this morning was Charlie Weston Personal Finance Editor with the Irish Independent.

Up to 500 schools in France could be closed or partially closed today, as student protests over teacher shortages, long school days and poor facilities continue to spread 

For the latest on the situation in France we heard from Veteran Paris Based Journalist, John Lichfield.