TechCrunch: Nscale adds former OpenAI exec Fidji Simo to its board ahead of potential IPO Link: https://techcrunch.com/2026/09/11/nscale-adds-former-openai-exec-fidji-simo-to-i ts-board-ahead-of-poten...
The Verge: Anthropic spent this week in hot water over cybersecurity Link: https://www.theverge.com/ai-artificial-intelligence/994064/anthropic-spent-this- week-in-hot-water-over-cybersecurity
TechCrunch: Roblox is making it easier to build games with AI — and play them outside Roblox Link: https://techcrunch.com/2026/09/11/roblox-is-making-it-easier-to-build-games-with ai-and-play-them-out...
Wired: One of AI’s Fiercest Critics Says All the Doom Talk Is ‘Meant to Distract Us’ Link: https://www.wired.com/story/one-of-ais-fiercest-critics-says-all-the-doom-talk-i s-meant-to-distract-us/
Bloody Elbow: Dana White explains why Michael ‘Venom’ Page wasn’t re-signed after 5-1 UFC run Link: https://bloodyelbow.com/2026/09/11/dana-white-explains-why-michael-venom-page-wa snt-re-signed-after...
Nature: Briefing Chat: The Bunsen burner myth that turns out to be just hot air Link: https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-026-02893-8
The Verge: Meta says it’s changing AI suggestions after posing invasive personal questions Link: https://www.theverge.com/tech/993974/meta-ai-prompt-invasive-suggestions
The Verge: New York City’s last pickpocket doesn’t need a smartphone Link: https://www.theverge.com/entertainment/993875/tiff-2026-the-only-living-pickpock et-in-new-york
The Verge: Why Apple’s next computer should be for the smart home Link: https://www.theverge.com/tech/993892/apples-next-computer-smart-home-hub-airport router
Ars Technica: Claude users found ways around safeguards for bioweapons research Link: https://arstechnica.com/ai/2026/09/claude-users-found-ways-around-safeguards-for bioweapons-research/
TechCrunch: Scammers target hundreds of thousands of crypto owners after Trezor confirms data breach of email provider Link: https://techcrunch.com/2026/09/11/scammers-target-hundreds-of-thousands-of-...
ScienceDaily: Wasps are disappearing this summer, and scientists are worried Link: https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/09/260911003901.htm
Bloody Elbow: Prominent UFC manager releases statement after record database flags fake fight against fake opponent Link: https://bloodyelbow.com/2026/09/11/prominent-ufc-manager-releases-statement-af...
Wired: I Fixed a Tractor Using John Deere’s Self-Repair Service. Farmers Aren’t Sold on It Link: https://www.wired.com/story/i-fixed-a-tractor-john-deere-self-repair-service/
Wired: How 9/11 Made Everyone a Conspiracy Theorist Link: https://www.wired.com/story/conspiracy-how-9-11-broke-americas-brain/
🌅 **Good morning, RootBadger.** Friday brings a practical look at the debate over who pays for data-center growth, plus a way to find a public-lands project near you. 🗞️ **Reuters morning read:** The...
Wired: The US and Mexico Announce They’re Teaming Up Against Drones Link: https://www.wired.com/story/us-and-mexico-announce-teaming-up-against-drones/
Wired: Why So Many AI Researchers Think the Machines Could Kill Everyone Link: https://www.wired.com/story/why-so-many-ai-researchers-think-the-machines-could- kill-everyone/
Good morning, Europe. A Friday First Dig with one fresh cultural news read and one practical reason to look more closely on the walk home. Reuters morning read:** Reuters reports that an exhibition ar...
Sherdog: Zabit Magomedsharipov’s undefeated brother gets biggest test yet at PFL Dubai Link: https://www.sherdog.com/news/news/Zabit-Magomedsharipovs-undefeated-brother-gets biggest-test-yet-at-PFL-Du...