The Verge: Bernie Sanders proposes banning ‘superintelligence’ and putting violators in prison Link: https://www.theverge.com/ai-artificial-intelligence/999443/bernie-sanders-ai-sup erintelligence-ban...
The Verge: Logitech’s new Blue Yeti 2 mic adjusts itself to where you are Link: https://www.theverge.com/gadgets/999406/blue-yeti-2-usb-microphone-price-availab ility
TechCrunch: YouTube Music gets more conversational with new AI features Link: https://techcrunch.com/2026/09/23/youtube-music-gets-more-conversational-with-ne w-ai-features/
Ars Technica: After multiple deaths and injuries, NHTSA is investigating comma.ai Link: https://arstechnica.com/cars/2026/09/aftermarket-driver-assist-under-federal-pro be-following-fatal-crashes/
The Verge: YouTube is building AI creator tools that do almost everything for them Link: https://www.theverge.com/tech/999140/made-on-youtube-creator-tools-ai-thumbnails tests
TechCrunch: YouTube releases new AI features for creators within its Studio app Link: https://techcrunch.com/2026/09/23/youtube-releases-new-ai-features-for-creators- within-its-studio-app/
TechCrunch: Here’s the trailer for Nathan Fielder’s Elizabeth Holmes documentary, in theaters October 16 Link: https://techcrunch.com/2026/09/23/heres-the-trailer-for-nathan-fielders-elizabet h-holmes...
Ars Technica: America gave up its rare earth edge. China took full advantage. Link: https://arstechnica.com/reviews/2026/09/how-the-us-handed-china-control-of-the-r are-earth-supply-chain/
Wired: Meta’s Muse AI Assistant Rolled Out With a Serious Security Flaw Link: https://www.wired.com/story/metas-muse-ai-agent-zero-day/
Live Science: Earth's crust is 'unzipping' beneath Italy — and that could explain most of the earthquakes in the region Link: https://www.livescience.com/planet-earth/earths-crust-is-unzipping-beneath...
TechCrunch: Ema raises $77M as AI starts eating into enterprise software and services Link: https://techcrunch.com/2026/09/23/ema-raises-77m-as-ai-starts-eating-into-enterp rise-software-and-services/
The Verge: OpenAI nabs key Patreon execs ahead of upcoming announcement Link: https://www.theverge.com/ai-artificial-intelligence/999249/openai-creators-patre on-execs-hire-sam-yam
Bloody Elbow: ‘He’s turned them down’: Dana White responds to Paulo Costa’s claim that UFC aren’t offering him fights Link: https://bloodyelbow.com/2026/09/23/hes-turned-them-down-dana-white-responds-...
Wired: SmartLabels QR Code Organizing System Review (2026): AI Made Sense of My Junk Drawer Link: https://www.wired.com/review/smartlabels-qr-code-organizing-system/
Nature: In praise of human teachers: universities must resist outsourcing everything to AI Link: https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-026-02949-9
🌅 **Good morning, RootBadger.** Wednesday starts with a fuel-policy decision taking shape, followed by a practical check for the next pay stub. 🗞️ **Reuters morning read:** President Donald Trump sai...
Sherdog: Caio Borralho explains why he accepted risky UFC 334 matchup Link: https://www.sherdog.com/news/news/Caio-Borralho-explains-why-he-accepted-risky-U FC-334-matchup-202924
TechCrunch: “We’re already fighting yesterday’s battle”: Greece’s prime minister gets candid about AI Link: https://techcrunch.com/2026/09/22/were-already-fighting-yesterdays-battle-greece s-prime-min...
Good morning, Europe. Wednesday brings a fresh EU energy-policy question and a practical way to reconnect with an old pension. Reuters morning read:** France has asked the European Commission to postp...
ScienceDaily: One of America’s largest reservoirs just hit a record low Link: https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/09/260922005701.htm