April 27, 2026
The Big Story
Breaking News: Evidence of an Emergent "Self" in Continual Robot Learning
A groundbreaking study published today reveals compelling evidence that robots engaged in continual learning can develop an emergent concept of self, blurring the lines between human and machine intelligence.
The research, conducted by a
Michael Whitney
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April 26, 2026
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The European Union has set new rules for artificial intelligence (AI) that will require companies to implement stricter oversight and safety measures for high-risk AI applications. The new regulations aim to promote the safe development and use of AI while ensuring fairness, transparency, and accountability.
The EU&
Michael Whitney
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April 25, 2026
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The Big Story: Google to Invest Up to $40B in Anthropic, Cementing AI Rivals' Competition
In a move that underscores the intensifying competition in the artificial intelligence (AI) space, Google has announced plans to invest up to $40 billion in Anthropic, a leading AI research organization.
Michael Whitney
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April 24, 2026
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The breakthrough in abductive reasoning by language models, as outlined in Wiring the 'Why', has sent shockwaves throughout the AI community. This fundamental shift in how LLMs approach problem-solving has far-reaching implications for fields such as natural language processing, expert systems, and even human-computer interaction.
Michael Whitney
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April 23, 2026
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The discovery of exoplanets at scale has become one of the defining data science challenges in modern astrophysics. NASA's Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite (TESS) and future missions like the James Webb Space Telescope will
Michael Whitney
7 min read
April 19, 2026
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The Big Story: Tesla Brings its Robotaxi Service to Dallas and Houston
In a significant move that highlights the company's efforts to expand its autonomous ride-hailing services, Tesla has announced that it is bringing its robotaxi service to Dallas and Houston. This marks a major
Michael Whitney
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April 18, 2026
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Anthropic's relationship with the Trump administration appears to be thawing, despite being designated a supply-chain risk by the Pentagon. According to TechCrunch, high-level members of the Trump administration are still talking to Anthropic's representatives.
This development comes as a surprise, given the recent
Michael Whitney
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April 11, 2026
Mickey Mouse is an icon (probably the most valuable icon) worth billions of dollars both literally from merchandise and licensing, movies, television shows and and as central figure in Disney's theme parks to the more abstract valuation of his worldwide recognition as a character and loved brand. As
Michael Whitney
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April 09, 2026
You pull up to the drive-thru, roll down your window, and shout your order over the rumble of an idling engine. A cheerful, perfectly modulated voice confirms your complex request—extra pickles, no onions, Diet Coke instead of fries—and the total flashes on the digital board.
You drive forward,
Michael Whitney
3 min read
April 09, 2026
Remember when our biggest concern with AI was whether it would politely refuse to write a phishing email? That era is officially dead.
Anthropic is preparing its newest frontier model, reportedly dubbed Mythos. But if you are looking for a flashy public launch with chat interfaces and consumer subscription tiers,
Michael Whitney
2 min read
April 09, 2026
If you spend enough time working with AI coding agents, you quickly hit a wall of exhaustion. Not from the coding itself, but from the relentless, overwhelming politeness. You ask for a simple script optimization, and you receive a three-paragraph essay on the nature of functions, a polite greeting, and
Michael Whitney
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