‘Uncharted waters’: The World Bank reported this morning that oil prices could be pushed into “uncharted waters” if the violence between Israel and Hamas widens, which could result in increased food prices worldwide. The World Bank’s Commodity Markets Outlook found that while the effects on oil prices should be limited if the conflict doesn’t expand, the outlook “would darken quickly if the conflict were to escalate.” Read more.
Safety and security: President Joe Biden is set to sign a sweeping executive order to guide the development of artificial intelligence—requiring industry to develop safety and security standards, introducing new consumer protections and giving federal agencies an extensive to-do list to oversee the rapidly progressing technology. Read more.
Coach Kelly’s thoughts: LSU head football coach Brian Kelly will preview the upcoming game against the Alabama Crimson Tide during a news conference today. LSU faces Alabama on Saturday, Nov. 4, in Tuscaloosa. Kickoff is set for 6:45 p.m. Read the full story from WAFB-TV.
