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How A.I. works is a mystery even to those developing it. “It’s like we understand aviation at the level of the Wright brothers, but we went straight to building a 747 and making it a part of normal life,” one researcher said. newyorkermag.visitlink.me/wtzNII
What Is Claude? Anthropic Doesn’t Know, Either
Researchers at the company are trying to understand their A.I. system’s mind—examining its neurons, running it through psychology experiments, and putting it on the therapy couch.
newyorkermag.visitlink.me
February 9, 2026 at 11:00 PM
How A.I. works is a mystery even to those developing it. “It’s like we understand aviation at the level of the Wright brothers, but we went straight to building a 747 and making it a part of normal life,” one researcher said. newyorkermag.visitlink.me/wtzNII
I read the whole thing. The NYT Editorial Board is out of touch with the smaller margins and fewer bank loans cannabis companies get under Schedule III. Apart from that, taxing and regulating THC levels alla ABV seems like a sensible idea.
New York Times editorial board calls for guardrails for marijuana after backing legalization
New York Times editorial board calls for guardrails for marijuana after backing legalization
The paper wrote that the U.S. has “gone too far” in normalizing usage of the drug.
dlvr.it
February 9, 2026 at 11:21 PM
I read the whole thing. The NYT Editorial Board is out of touch with the smaller margins and fewer bank loans cannabis companies get under Schedule III. Apart from that, taxing and regulating THC levels alla ABV seems like a sensible idea.
Well ain’t that a beautiful possible deal. Who knows, it might happen and that’s that, and there’s nothing you could do about it. For them, it’s some real greaseball shit.
🚨 BREAKING News — WATCH: Ghislaine Maxwell not cooperating because she is campaigning for Trump pardon, Democrats say. | PBS News www.pbs.org/newshour/amp...
WATCH: Ghislaine Maxwell not cooperating because she is campaigning for Trump pardon, Democrats say
An attorney for Ghislaine Maxwell told lawmakers Manday that she would be willing to testify that neither President Donald Trump nor former President Bill Clinton were culpable for wrongdoing in their...
www.pbs.org
February 9, 2026 at 8:08 PM
Well ain’t that a beautiful possible deal. Who knows, it might happen and that’s that, and there’s nothing you could do about it. For them, it’s some real greaseball shit.
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An attorney for Ghislaine Maxwell told lawmakers that she would be willing to testify that neither President Trump nor former President Clinton were culpable for wrongdoing in their relationships with Epstein, according to lawmakers who exited a deposition with Maxwell. https://to.pbs.org/3ZqRuyd
WATCH: Ghislaine Maxwell not cooperating because she is campaigning for Trump pardon, Democrats say
An attorney for Ghislaine Maxwell told lawmakers Manday that she would be willing to testify that neither President Donald Trump nor former President Bill Clinton were culpable for wrongdoing in their...
www.pbs.org
February 9, 2026 at 7:33 PM
An attorney for Ghislaine Maxwell told lawmakers that she would be willing to testify that neither President Trump nor former President Clinton were culpable for wrongdoing in their relationships with Epstein, according to lawmakers who exited a deposition with Maxwell. https://to.pbs.org/3ZqRuyd
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🚨 BREAKING News — WATCH: Ghislaine Maxwell not cooperating because she is campaigning for Trump pardon, Democrats say. | PBS News www.pbs.org/newshour/amp...
WATCH: Ghislaine Maxwell not cooperating because she is campaigning for Trump pardon, Democrats say
An attorney for Ghislaine Maxwell told lawmakers Manday that she would be willing to testify that neither President Donald Trump nor former President Bill Clinton were culpable for wrongdoing in their...
www.pbs.org
February 9, 2026 at 7:14 PM
🚨 BREAKING News — WATCH: Ghislaine Maxwell not cooperating because she is campaigning for Trump pardon, Democrats say. | PBS News www.pbs.org/newshour/amp...
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Ghislaine Maxwell making it clear to Donald Trump that he can buy her silence with clemency.
www.cbsnews.com/news/ghislai...
www.cbsnews.com/news/ghislai...
Ghislaine Maxwell pleads the Fifth, with lawyer saying she'll testify in Epstein probe if Trump grants her clemency
Ghislaine Maxwell's lawyer said she would be willing to cooperate with a House panel's probe if President Trump grants her clemency, and would testify that he is "innocent of any wrongdoing."
www.cbsnews.com
February 9, 2026 at 7:35 PM
Ghislaine Maxwell making it clear to Donald Trump that he can buy her silence with clemency.
www.cbsnews.com/news/ghislai...
www.cbsnews.com/news/ghislai...
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Governments in Belgium and Italy are trying to lay out plans for a nuclear comeback, while calls to reverse Spain's phaseout remain stark. #EuropeInMotion
Which EU countries could reverse their nuclear energy phaseouts?
Governments in Belgium and Italy are trying to lay out plans for a nuclear comeback, while calls to reverse Spain's phaseout remain stark.
l.euronews.com
February 9, 2026 at 5:36 PM
Governments in Belgium and Italy are trying to lay out plans for a nuclear comeback, while calls to reverse Spain's phaseout remain stark. #EuropeInMotion
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China's palm oil demand to drop as cheaper alternatives rise, analysts say reut.rs/4aF3ORN
China's palm oil demand to drop as cheaper alternatives rise, analysts say
China’s demand for palm oil is expected to further decline this year as the country shifts to cheaper canola and soybean alternatives, palm oil traders and analysts said on Monday.
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February 9, 2026 at 5:30 PM
China's palm oil demand to drop as cheaper alternatives rise, analysts say reut.rs/4aF3ORN
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Software stocks jump as Wall Street pushes back on 'doomsday scenario' for industry
Software stocks jump as Wall Street pushes back on 'doomsday scenario' for industry
Software stocks may not have seen the end of their turmoil, but many industry analysts say the sell-off is overdone.
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February 9, 2026 at 5:36 PM
Software stocks jump as Wall Street pushes back on 'doomsday scenario' for industry
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Indium hits highest prices in a decade on Chinese speculation and supply risks reut.rs/4qrzaQu
Indium hits highest prices in a decade on Chinese speculation and supply risks
Indium, used in touch screens, advanced semiconductors and new solar technologies, has hit its highest prices in over a decade in Western markets, driven by speculative activity on a Chinese exchange and tightening supply, market sources say.
reut.rs
February 9, 2026 at 5:10 PM
Indium hits highest prices in a decade on Chinese speculation and supply risks reut.rs/4qrzaQu
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A massive new voter suppression bill could disenfranchise 21 million Americans before the midterms.
The GOP-led campaign to create barriers to voting follows a series of alarming White House statements telegraphing its intent to interfere with the 2026 midterm elections.
The GOP-led campaign to create barriers to voting follows a series of alarming White House statements telegraphing its intent to interfere with the 2026 midterm elections.
GOP fast tracks monster voter suppression bill that could disenfranchise millions by requiring proof of citizenship at polls
In the past few weeks, passing the legislation has been a unifying rally cry for Republicans, a welcome distraction from the party’s cratering public opinion polls.
www.democracydocket.com
February 9, 2026 at 1:30 AM
A massive new voter suppression bill could disenfranchise 21 million Americans before the midterms.
The GOP-led campaign to create barriers to voting follows a series of alarming White House statements telegraphing its intent to interfere with the 2026 midterm elections.
The GOP-led campaign to create barriers to voting follows a series of alarming White House statements telegraphing its intent to interfere with the 2026 midterm elections.
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NBC edited out JD Vance being booed at the Olympics. CBS and ABC paid millions in bogus settlements to fund Trump. CNN made Scott Jennings a rightwing star. The Washington Post laid off 300 journalists.
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February 8, 2026 at 3:05 PM
NBC edited out JD Vance being booed at the Olympics. CBS and ABC paid millions in bogus settlements to fund Trump. CNN made Scott Jennings a rightwing star. The Washington Post laid off 300 journalists.
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President Donald Trump kicked off the week with one of his clearest statements yet that, with polls looking bad for the GOP, he wants to take control of this year’s elections. www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...
This week at Democracy Docket: Trump wants to ‘take over’ voting, while GOPers unveil a massive new suppression measure
Steve Bannon and Mike Johnson welcomed Trump's comments about taking control of elections. And a new Republican anti-voting bill could disenfranchise millions.
www.democracydocket.com
February 8, 2026 at 2:33 PM
President Donald Trump kicked off the week with one of his clearest statements yet that, with polls looking bad for the GOP, he wants to take control of this year’s elections. www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...
I wish I could
We've left the cesspool of right-wing radicalization behind.
Will you join us?
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February 9, 2026 at 2:56 PM
I wish I could
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Elon Musk could have been one of the coolest people on the planet, but he chose instead to lie nonstop and side with fascists, making him a dangerous, pathetic idiot
February 9, 2026 at 2:30 PM
Elon Musk could have been one of the coolest people on the planet, but he chose instead to lie nonstop and side with fascists, making him a dangerous, pathetic idiot
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MetaAI is currently the only game in town for WhatsApp users.
We've notified Meta of possible interim measures to reverse exclusion of third-party AI assistants from WhatsApp.
In Europe, dominant tech companies cannot be allowed to abuse their market power for unfair advantage.
We've notified Meta of possible interim measures to reverse exclusion of third-party AI assistants from WhatsApp.
In Europe, dominant tech companies cannot be allowed to abuse their market power for unfair advantage.
February 9, 2026 at 12:02 PM
MetaAI is currently the only game in town for WhatsApp users.
We've notified Meta of possible interim measures to reverse exclusion of third-party AI assistants from WhatsApp.
In Europe, dominant tech companies cannot be allowed to abuse their market power for unfair advantage.
We've notified Meta of possible interim measures to reverse exclusion of third-party AI assistants from WhatsApp.
In Europe, dominant tech companies cannot be allowed to abuse their market power for unfair advantage.
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Keir Starmer’s director of communications resigned today, marking the second high-profile exit from the British prime minister’s crisis-hit team in less than 24 hours.
Keir Starmer’s comms chief Tim Allan quits Downing Street
The PM’s director of comms said he is leaving to allow a “new No 10 team to be built.”
www.politico.eu
February 9, 2026 at 11:38 AM
Keir Starmer’s director of communications resigned today, marking the second high-profile exit from the British prime minister’s crisis-hit team in less than 24 hours.
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Sterling slides on Starmer crisis and rate cut bets reut.rs/4aJ9cCv
Sterling slides on Starmer crisis and rate cut bets
The pound slumped against the euro and dipped versus the dollar on Monday as traders reacted to the crisis facing Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer and as expectations of further interest rate cuts weighed on the currency.
reut.rs
February 9, 2026 at 11:40 AM
Sterling slides on Starmer crisis and rate cut bets reut.rs/4aJ9cCv
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Podemos mantiene el veto a Sumar en futuros comicios pese a su fracaso en Aragón.
Podemos mantiene el veto a Sumar en futuros comicios pese a su fracaso en Aragón - EFE
Podemos mantiene el veto a Sumar en futuros comicios electorales pese a su fracaso en las elecciones en Aragón.
efe.com
February 9, 2026 at 11:41 AM
Podemos mantiene el veto a Sumar en futuros comicios pese a su fracaso en Aragón.
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While Cuban, Barra, and Altman come from vastly different backgrounds—and carry very different responsibilities—their actions reflect a shared belief: as AI becomes more powerful, the most valuable skills for Gen Z may be the ones technology can’t replicate. https://bit.ly/4aD0M0n
In the AI era, Mark Cuban, Mary Barra, and even Sam Altman have one tip for Gen Z: unplug and go analog | Fortune
While CEOs like Jensen Huang embrace an always-on mentality, other executives argue for being intentionally human—and unplugging from AI technology at times.
bit.ly
February 8, 2026 at 4:59 PM
While Cuban, Barra, and Altman come from vastly different backgrounds—and carry very different responsibilities—their actions reflect a shared belief: as AI becomes more powerful, the most valuable skills for Gen Z may be the ones technology can’t replicate. https://bit.ly/4aD0M0n
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At this stage, we consider that TikTok needs to change the basic design of its service.
More info: link.europa.eu/9fTwmJ
More info: link.europa.eu/9fTwmJ
February 6, 2026 at 2:31 PM
At this stage, we consider that TikTok needs to change the basic design of its service.
More info: link.europa.eu/9fTwmJ
More info: link.europa.eu/9fTwmJ
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This includes features such as
🔹Infinite scroll,
🔹autoplay,
🔹push notifications,
🔹and its highly personalised recommender system.
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🔹Infinite scroll,
🔹autoplay,
🔹push notifications,
🔹and its highly personalised recommender system.
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February 6, 2026 at 2:31 PM
This includes features such as
🔹Infinite scroll,
🔹autoplay,
🔹push notifications,
🔹and its highly personalised recommender system.
↓
🔹Infinite scroll,
🔹autoplay,
🔹push notifications,
🔹and its highly personalised recommender system.
↓
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We preliminarily found TikTok in breach of the Digital Services Act for its addictive design.
Our investigation suggests that the platform did not properly consider how these addictive features could harm the physical and mental wellbeing of its users, including children and vulnerable adults.
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Our investigation suggests that the platform did not properly consider how these addictive features could harm the physical and mental wellbeing of its users, including children and vulnerable adults.
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February 6, 2026 at 2:30 PM
We preliminarily found TikTok in breach of the Digital Services Act for its addictive design.
Our investigation suggests that the platform did not properly consider how these addictive features could harm the physical and mental wellbeing of its users, including children and vulnerable adults.
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Our investigation suggests that the platform did not properly consider how these addictive features could harm the physical and mental wellbeing of its users, including children and vulnerable adults.
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