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Reviewing AI-Generated Code Does Not Demonstrate LLM Assistants’ Effectiveness
A critical look at why code review cannot prove the productivity gains of AI coding assistants.
Why Reviewing Code Generated by AI Assistants Remains Ineffective
A critical look at why AI coding assistants still need human review and cannot yet replace developers.
AI-Generated Code Will Inflate Repo Size and Tech Debt Over the Next Five Years
Exploring how AI‑assisted coding is expanding codebases, increasing complexity, and raising tech debt concerns for developers.
Why the AI Hype Is Overblown in 2026 and What It Means for Tech Workers
An analysis of the AI boom's environmental cost, stalled innovation, and growing backlash among tech professionals in 2026.
UBTech Launches U1 Humanoid Robots with Emotional AI for Domestic Companionship in China
UBTech has launched its U1 series of lifelike humanoid robots in China, featuring emotional AI and silicone skin for domestic companionship. These robots aim to address loneliness with on-device…
Netflix's AI-Generated Gene Wilder Voice for Willy Wonka Show Sparks Ethical Debate
Netflix's new Willy Wonka reality show utilizes an AI-generated voice of Gene Wilder, prompting discussions on ethical AI use in entertainment and artistic legacy.
California Government Secures 50% Discount on Anthropic's Claude AI for State Operations
California's government, led by Governor Newsom, has secured a 50% discount on Anthropic's Claude AI, along with free training and expert support. This initiative aims to enhance state workflows,…
Google's NotebookLM Creates TikTok-Style Clips
Google's NotebookLM generates 60-second videos summarizing sources
Why AI Doomerism and Rising Market Leverage Are Fueling a Tech Bubble
An analysis of how existential AI risk narratives and record-high stock market leverage are driving artificial valuations.
FERC Moves to Fast-Track AI Data Centers Onto the Grid: The Real Bottleneck Surfaces
A federal order pushing grid operators to connect AI data centers faster reveals the constraint behind the AI boom. It is not chips or models — it is power, and the wait to plug in.
ChatGPT Falls Below 50% Market Share: What a Multi-Model World Means for Builders
For the first time, ChatGPT slipped under half of the assistant market. The story is not decline but fragmentation, and a multi-model world changes how you should build.
Noam Shazeer Joins OpenAI to Lead Architecture Research: A Signal Worth Reading
A Transformer co-author and Gemini co-lead moving to OpenAI to head architecture research is more than a talent headline. It hints at where the next gains in AI are expected to come from.
The Frontier Model Release Wave: When Chasing the Leaderboard Becomes a Trap
GPT-5.5, Gemini 3.5, Claude Opus 4.8, and an open DeepSeek V4-Pro landed within weeks of each other. When models leapfrog this fast, chasing the top of the leaderboard stops being a strategy.
The Wholesale Plagiarism of Obscure Sorrows
A plagiarized website of The Dictionary of Obscure Sorrows
AI Use Erodes Human Skills in Medicine and Tech
AI tools degrade skills in professionals
Midjourney Medical: AI-Generated Ultrasound Scans
Midjourney launches medical division with whole-body ultrasound scanner
Only 16 Percent of Americans Think AI Will Have a Positive Impact
Pew Research study reveals most Americans are wary of AI's impact
Sixty Percent of US Consumers Say 'AI' in Brand Messaging is a Turnoff
US consumers skeptical of AI in brand messaging
Leaked OpenAI Financials Show $38.5B Loss
OpenAI reports $38.5B loss and high compute burn
AI's Impact on Self-Help Nonfiction Books
AI affects self-help book sales
Meta's Engineering Organization in Crisis
Meta's AI-fueled changes harm its engineering org
SpaceX Acquires Cursor for $60B
SpaceX buys AI coding startup Cursor
Peopleless Economy: Technological Feasibility
Exploring a future economy without people
US Government Blocks Foreign Access to Anthropic's AI Models
The US government has issued an export control directive blocking foreigners from accessing Anthropic's top AI models, citing national security concerns
Not Everyone Is Using AI for Everything
Research shows that AI adoption is not as widespread as assumed, with many people limiting or avoiding its use due to concerns and lack of perceived value
US Crackdown on Anthropic AI Models After Amazon CEO Talks
Amazon CEO's talks with US officials triggered a crackdown on Anthropic AI models, reflecting growing concerns about advanced AI capabilities reaching adversarial nations
US Government Suspends Access to Fable 5 and Mythos 5
The US government has issued an export control directive to suspend access to Fable 5 and Mythos 5, citing national security concerns and a potential jailbreak method
AI Won't Replace Software Engineers
Despite rapid advancements in AI, software engineers' jobs are safe due to the creative and problem-solving aspects of their work
Apple Introduces Siri AI
Apple announces the next generation of Apple Intelligence and Siri, featuring truly helpful AI centered around user needs, integrated into apps, and private at every step.
Designing with Claude: A New Era for Developers
Discover how Claude is revolutionizing the design workflow for developers, enabling them to create working prototypes and iterate quickly
Ladybird Development Process Change
Ladybird is changing its development process to only allow code changes from project maintainers, citing security concerns and the impact of AI tools on open source contributions.
AI Outperforms Law Professors in Stanford Study
A Stanford Law School study reveals AI-generated answers are preferred by law professors over peer-written responses, challenging assumptions about AI's role in legal education
Rsync Issue Sparks Debate on AI Involvement
A recent issue on the rsync GitHub page has sparked debate on the involvement of AI in open-source software development, with some arguing it leads to increased errors and others defending its use
The Dead Economy Theory Explained
The dead economy theory suggests that AI-generated labor replacement could lead to significant changes in the global labor market, impacting various industries and economies
Anthropic and OpenAI Achieve Product-Market Fit
Anthropic and OpenAI have found product-market fit with their coding and general-purpose agent products, leading to significant revenue growth and changes in pricing strategies
The Rise of AI Fatigue in Tech
Developers and experts express frustration with AI-generated answers and the erosion of genuine human communication in the tech industry
Search engines alternatives now that Google isn't Google anymore
Explore alternative search engines that offer enhanced privacy, specialized content, and unique algorithms as Google shifts towards AI-driven search
Steve Wozniak Praises Human Intelligence Over AI
Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak tells students they have AI, actual intelligence, in a commencement speech, receiving cheers and applause from the audience
Shunning AI is the Human Choice
As AI becomes more prevalent, people are starting to question its impact on society and human agency, with some arguing it's a threat to human judgment and autonomy
Six Months of LLM Developments in Five Minutes
Discover the significant advancements in Large Language Models over the last six months, including improved coding agents and personal AI assistants
Eric Schmidt Booed at University of Arizona Graduation Speech
Former Google CEO Eric Schmidt was booed during his commencement speech at the University of Arizona while discussing artificial intelligence and its impact on society
Companies Struggle with AI Due to Lack of Self-Awareness
Most companies are not ready for AI due to unclear vision and goals, leading to ineffective AI implementation and potential chaos
Anthropic's Mythos AI: Hype or Real Concern?
Anthropic's Mythos AI has sparked debate over its capabilities and potential dangers, but is it truly a game-changer or just a marketing ploy?
Claude for Small Business Launches AI-Powered Tools
Anthropic launches Claude for Small Business, a package of connectors and workflows to help small businesses harness AI and streamline tasks
AI-Generated Code Shifts Language Preferences
The rise of AI-generated code changes the landscape of programming languages, making Python and JavaScript less favorable
Software Engineering May No Longer Be a Lifetime Career
The rise of AI in software engineering may lead to a shift in the career landscape, potentially making it no longer a lifetime career, with implications for engineers and the industry as a whole.
Overcoming AI Psychosis with Spec-Driven Development
Specsmaxxing approach helps developers overcome AI psychosis by writing specs in YAML, ensuring behavior and constraints are clearly defined
Grok 4.3 Beta Launch Reveals AI Information Gap
xAI's Grok 4.3 beta launch highlights information asymmetry in AI discourse, affecting marketing agencies' tool decisions and capability perception
AI Carb Counting Inaccuracies Exposed in Study
Research reveals AI models struggle to consistently estimate carbohydrate counts, posing risks for diabetes management
Google Signs Classified AI Deal with Pentagon
Google has signed a classified deal with the US Department of Defense to use its AI models for any lawful government purpose, sparking concerns among employees
Microsoft and OpenAI End Exclusive Partnership
Microsoft and OpenAI announced the end of their exclusive partnership, allowing OpenAI to license its models to any third party and ending revenue-sharing
Google to Invest Up to $40B in Anthropic
Google plans to invest up to $40 billion in Anthropic, strengthening their partnership in the AI race, with $10 billion invested now and $30 billion contingent on performance targets
SpaceX to Acquire Cursor for $60B
SpaceX has struck a deal with Cursor to develop a next-generation AI, including an option to buy the startup for $60 billion later this year
Opus 4.6 and Opus 4.7 Token Comparison
Anonymous request-token comparisons from Opus 4.6 and Opus 4.7 show differing costs on real inputs, despite unchanged prices