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Attackers Manipulate AI Chatbots in Mass Disinformation, Phishing Campaign

darkreading.com/threat-intelligence/attackers-manipulate-ai-chatbots-mass-disinformation-phishing-campaign

Hackers are poisoning ChatGPT, Gemini, and Google AI Overview answers by seeding the Web with malicious links and data and then optimizing the content.

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Effort begins to fill the void left by terminated US climate report

arstechnica.com/science/2026/09/effort-begins-to-fill-the-void-left-by-terminated-us-climate-report/

First paper added to community collection is a roadmap for research.

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Elon Musk threatens to sue over Gibney documentary's "space lasers" claim

npr.org/2026/09/10/g-s1-142713/musk-trump-2024-lasers-space

The tech billionaire's attorney has put documentarian Alex Gibney and his production company on legal notice, claiming the Oscar-winning director defamed Musk in his nearly four-hour documentary.

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Students didn’t get answers from Khanmigo. They didn’t want its questions, either

hechingerreport.org/proof-points-khanmigo-math-ai-tutor/

A large study of Khan Academy’s math program found no extra benefits from AI

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‘I am the code’: Trump clashed with ballroom architect over safety issues

washingtonpost.com/investigations/2026/09/23/i-am-code-trump-clashed-with-ballroom-architect-over-safety-issues/

James McCrery II resigned in October after warning that the president was insisting on designs that violated fire and safety codes.

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Put away those scarves. New York City is in for a mild fall and winter.

gothamist.com/news/put-away-those-scarves-new-york-city-is-in-for-a-mild-fall-and-winter

The National Weather Service is predicting mild temperatures for the metro area with more precipitation.

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Woman’s brain worm infection confirmed after eggs grow tails in lab test

arstechnica.com/health/2026/09/womans-brain-worm-infection-confirmed-after-eggs-grow-tails-in-lab-test/

There is no single definitive test for these worms, but the tail is fairly convincing.

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Trump’s UN Swipe at CNN’s Kaitlan Collins Becomes Evidence in Press Ban Lawsuit

mediaite.com/media/tv/trumps-un-swipe-at-cnns-kaitlan-collins-becomes-evidence-in-press-ban-lawsuit/

Lawyers for CNN, MS NOW and Politico submitted an Axios report of Trump’s jab as an exhibit to ahead of a Wednesday hearing on the White House press ban.

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You Should Make a Website

blog.ewancroft.uk/3mw65pfaq7s24

I grew up on an internet that mostly asked me to make accounts. It took me until seventeen to realise I could make a place instead.

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Democrats capitulate to MAGA media mogul

popular.info/p/democrats-capitulate-to-maga-media

California Attorney General Rob Bonta (D) and 11 other states drop their lawsuit to block David Ellison’s Paramount from acquiring Warner Bros. — and get little in return.

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OpenAI is enlisting an influencer army to make it look 'good for the world'

businessinsider.com/inside-open-ai-influencer-marketing-strategy-chatgpt-ads-sponsorships-instagram-2026-9

OpenAI is hiring influencers to create content that portrays AI as cool and helpful, not scary. Here's an inside look at its marketing strategy.

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How Chinese short dramas became AI content machines

technologyreview.com/2026/05/15/1137326/chinese-short-dramas-ai/

The viral short dramas are increasingly being created entirely with AI, with hundreds of new shows spun up each day.

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In Court Filing Defending Media Ban, White House Says Access Is a ‘Privilege’

nytimes.com/2026/09/23/business/trump-cnn-politico-ms-now-ban.html?smtyp=cur&smid=bsky-nytimes

White House officials said in a court filing Tuesday that President Trump had determined that CNN, MS NOW and Politico had breached standards of conduct, leading to their expulsion from the grounds of the White House.

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The Only Good Teen Movie

flaminghydra.com/the-only-good-teen-movie/

Once upon a time in the early 2000s, when I was very young and more impressionable than I realized at the time, every single fucking teen movie was about An Ugly (Glasses-Wearing) Girl Who Is Finally Made Pretty (Glasses Removed) and Then Noticed By That Guy. She’s All

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Dozens of people sue GLP-1 drug companies over alleged vision loss

aljazeera.com/news/2026/9/22/dozens-sue-glp-1-drug-companies-over-vision-loss-allegations

More than 90 lawsuits against GLP-1 companies claim rare eye condition resulted from diabetes and weight loss drugs.

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Her Baby Had No Brain, Tennessee Still Refused Her an Abortion

jessica.substack.com/p/her-baby-had-no-brain-tennessee-still

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DHS Opens ‘Black Site Docket’ for Immigrants Without Lawyers at 26 Federal Plaza

thecityreporter.nyc/2026/09/22/immigration-enforcement-homeland-security-deportation-manhattan/

A reporter from The City Reporter was threatened with arrest while attempting to observe comings and goings from the new courtrooms, which have left advocates mystified and fearing the worst.

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Kakao Entertainment Shuts Down Tapas, the North American Webtoon Platform It Invested ₩1.1 Trillion In — Accelerating Business Integration

finance.biggo.com/news/628901c2-9536-4e6f-b601-0511b2547c7c

South Korea's Kakao Entertainment is shutting down Tapas, the North American webtoon platform it acquired in 2021 for approximately ₩1.1 trillion…

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Fox News stars are going to new lengths to avoid bad news for Trump

ms.now/opinion/fox-news-trump-polls-iran-war

Among the stories that have largely gone missing: the Iran war and the president’s cratering poll numbers.

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Why I Love AI

possibilityspace.org/blog/posts/i-love-ai/

Why I Love AI

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James Talarico’s campaign could do lasting damage to the GOP

salon.com/2026/09/21/james-talaricos-campaign-could-do-lasting-damage-to-the-gop/

The Texas Democratic nominee for Senate is teaching evangelical voters that Christians can be liberal

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Review: Bambu Lab P2S Combo 3D Printer

wired.com/review/bambu-p2s-combo-3d-printer/#intcid=_wired-gear-right-rail_ee1cd0c2-13a9-4ea3-8c0b-3c4ee68dff92_popular4-2

The Bambu Lab P2S Combo makes useful, polished objects without requiring advanced technical skills.

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Researchers Show How Meta's 'Pervert Glasses' Are Used to Harass Women

404media.co/meta-ray-ban-smart-glasses-pov-instagram-pickup-artists/

A new study shows how pickup artist influencers use smart glasses to create content, and the connection between covert recording and harm.

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Meta Tests Muse AI Agent Calls That Are Actually Made By Humans in a Call Center

404media.co/meta-tests-muse-ai-agent-calls-that-are-actually-made-by-humans-in-a-call-center/

"This has potential for so much negative PR. It could portray us as ‘their AI is not good enough so they still need humans’ kind of coverage for this launch."

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MAGA Festival With Kid Rock Canceled After No One Wanted to Go

newrepublic.com/post/215697/maga-freedom-fest-kid-rock-canceled

The “Freedom Fest” is no longer happening after dismal ticket sales.

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For AI Food Slop, Gross Is in the Eye of the Beholder

weareravenous.com/for-ai-food-slop-gross-is-in-the-eye-of-the-beholder/

AI food imagery would still be a problem even if it didn't look horrifying.

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Forget Meta Smart Glasses, VITURE Pro 2 XR/AR Glasses Hit an All-Time Low and Bring a Sony Micro-OLED Pocket Theater

gizmodo.com/viture-pro-2-xr-ar-glasses-drop-back-to-an-all-time-low-built-more-like-a-pocket-theater-than-meta-smart-glasses-2000813104

Enjoy your films and shows anywhere, and even game on these.

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The Best Bone Conduction Headphones

wired.com/gallery/best-bone-conduction-headphones/

Everyone needs a safe way to listen to music on outdoor runs. We’ve found the bone conduction headphones to grab on your way out the door.

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What ChatGPT Thinks It Knows About You Is Affecting Its Answers. Here’s How to Change That

wired.com/story/how-to-use-memory-in-chatgpt/#intcid=_wired-gear-right-rail_ee1cd0c2-13a9-4ea3-8c0b-3c4ee68dff92_popular4-2

Understanding how ChatGPT’s latest memory upgrade works will help you get even more out of OpenAI’s productivity tool.

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Viture’s Vonder Glasses Are Meant to Map Your Mind

wired.com/story/viture-vonder-glasses-are-meant-to-map-your-mind/

No cameras? No problem. Viture’s first display-free smart glasses have bone-conduction microphones to privately record your daily musings.