AI Risk Index — September 2026: 36.0

The AI Risk Index averaged 36.0 in September 2026, reaching a high of 41 on September 17 and a low of 33 on September 21. Concerns about Russia sabotaging power supply lines at the Zaporizhzhia plant initially pushed tension up, though news tied to this report later contributed to calming the index on September 18. Other issues eased pressure further, including Russia labeling director Andrey Zvyagintsev a 'foreign agent' on September 20. However, tension rose again toward the end of the month when Iran threatened countries enforcing US airline sanctions on September 24.

Peak 41 on 2026-09-17 · low 33 on 2026-09-21 · locked record · · AI Risk Index timeline · October → · World Tension, same month

• Iran threatens countries enforcing US airline sanctions Al Jazeera · 2026-09-24
• Poland boosts air defence after ‘Russian provocations’ amid Ukraine war Al Jazeera · 2026-09-25
• Myanmar army air strike kills dozens in Rakhine state Al Jazeera · 2026-09-29
• Russia ‘sabotaging’ power supply lines at Zaporizhzhia plant: Greenpeace Al Jazeera · 2026-09-18
• Why is Iran threatening regional airports, and what could be the impact? Al Jazeera · 2026-09-24
• Russia labels Cannes-winning director Andrey Zvyagintsev a ‘foreign agent’ Al Jazeera · 2026-09-19
• Afghanistan says three killed in Pakistani air attacks Al Jazeera · 2026-09-21
• As AI leaders warn of catastrophe, US and China shun slowdown calls Al Jazeera · 2026-09-23

• Russia ‘sabotaging’ power supply lines at Zaporizhzhia plant: Greenpeace
• Healthcare in Africa ‘under growing strain’ after US withdrawal from aid programs, report warns