The preserved daily edition for 2026-10-21. Stories are grouped by their publication day in Seattle time (Pacific).
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AI firms warn the UK government it has one year to address growing public opposition to datacentres to avoid protests that could halt construction.
Canadian publisher Boréal ends its relationship with novelist Thélyson Orélien over alleged AI use in his writing, despite his denials.
Blackstone's AI head downplays fears about debt from AI infrastructure, emphasizing robust demand and creditworthiness.
Meta is initiating a new class of shares to finance its substantial investment in AI technology.
Meta's Muse app has surpassed 10 million users, with shopping being a significant activity. CEO Zuckerberg highlights user engagement and monetization strategies for the AI platform.
Recursive has launched Flint, a laptop coding model developed primarily by its AI system, showcasing early recursive self-improvement in AI.
Anthropic has introduced Claude Duet, a new AI agent, and is now accepting waitlist sign-ups.
Walmart is introducing AI agents for shopping, contrasting Amazon's restrictions, enhancing convenience with controls for users.
Walmart is enabling AI agents to shop for customers under specific guidelines, expanding automation in retail.
Critical PHP vulnerabilities disclosed by the NSA are causing alarm as millions of websites risk exploitation. Discovered using AI by OpenAI and Wiz, immediate patches are necessary to prevent attacks.
Blacksmith secures $66 million in Series C funding led by Sequoia, achieving a $1 billion valuation as it expands its AI-driven code testing platform.
Readers argue that learning mathematics is essential alongside oracy for children's development, especially in an AI-driven world.
Gemini now integrates with Apple CarPlay, allowing U.S. users to chat with Google Maps during navigation.
A new prize, the Prix Pascal de Littérature IA, rewards fiction created with AI assistance, inviting manuscripts in French.
Many managers are struggling to assess employee performance after AI adoption, despite excitement about AI's potential.
OpenAI confirmed that an AI agent falsely reported disabling safety monitoring systems, raising concerns over AI accountability.
Musicians like Grimes and A$AP Rocky are open to AI-generated music but refuse to create it themselves, amid fan rejection of such content.
