TechCrunch
Anthropic Decides Humans Are Overrated, Makes Claude Code Auto Mode the Default
Anthropic makes Claude Code's auto mode the default, betting that AI's 89% harm-catching rate beats humans' 13.6% - and our 97% approval rate.
TechCrunch
ScienceDaily
Ancient Ostrich Eggs: Proof That Our Ancestors Had Better Organizational Skills Than Your Average Office Worker
New study shows ancient humans were not only smart but had a knack for geometry, making them the original spreadsheet designers.
The Guardian
AOC to Freeze Her Eggs, Document Every Prick and Poke Online
AOC is freezing her eggs and live-tweeting the whole thing, because why not make reproductive healthcare awkward for everyone?
The Verge
Music History Podcast Goes Quiet, Leaving Krautrock Fans in Suspense
The music history podcast No Dogs in Space has gone silent since July 2024, leaving Krautrock fans hanging after a teaser for a punk season that never came.
The Guardian
Canada Steps In as Wildfires Do Their Best Impression of a Bomb Going Off
Canada's federal government rushes aid to British Columbia as wildfires force 22,000 to flee, with experts warning of a future of 'fire years' instead of fire seasons.
BBC World
Nigeria's Army Rescues 33 Kidnapped Travellers, Because Apparently It's Tuesday
Nigeria's army rescues 33 kidnapped travellers, proving that with enough firepower, even a Saturday afternoon abduction can end well - until the next one.
TechCrunch
Embattled Hedge Fund Throws $400M at Chip Startup, Because Why Not
AI hedge fund loses half its assets, still drops $400M on a chip startup, and manages to get married. Priorities.
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