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Ars Technica: Anthropic gives outside AI watchdog “employee-like” access Link: https://arstechnica.com/ai/2026/10/anthropic-gives-outside-ai-watchdog-employee-like-access/
The Verge: Video game ownership bill introduced in Congress Link: https://www.theverge.com/policy/1013521/video-game-ownership-bill-congress-power-to-the-players-act
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The Verge: Lenovo’s fast, comfy SteamOS handheld is hundreds off Link: https://www.theverge.com/gadgets/1013436/lenovo-legion-go-s-steamos-handheld-deal-sale
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The Verge: Cities want to put the boot on robotaxis Link: https://www.theverge.com/transportation/1013220/robotaxi-self-driving-car-laws
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Wired: Magnesium May Not Reach Your Brain, Despite Supplement Label Promises Link: https://www.wired.com/story/magnesium-may-not-reach-your-brain-despite-supplement-label-promises/
TechCrunch: Meta removes language that raised scraping and AI training concerns Link: https://techcrunch.com/2026/10/17/meta-removes-language-that-raised-scraping-and-ai-training-concerns/
TechCrunch: TikTok permanently bans ‘Musk’ documentary advertising account Link: https://techcrunch.com/2026/10/17/tiktok-permanently-bans-musk-documentary-advertising-account/
TechCrunch: Anthropic says its workforce has become less junior and is spending more time in meetings Link: https://techcrunch.com/2026/10/17/anthropic-says-its-workforce-has-become-less-junior-and-is...
The Verge: TikTok bans Musk documentary account Link: https://www.theverge.com/tech/1013453/tiktok-bans-alex-gibneys-musk-documentary
TechCrunch: Replit is no longer working with Anthropic, CEO says Link: https://techcrunch.com/2026/10/17/replit-is-no-longer-working-with-anthropic-ceo-says/
The Verge: Mercedes-AMG’s first ground-up SUV is a 1,150hp electric beast Link: https://www.theverge.com/transportation/1013088/mercedes-amg-gt-suv-price-specs-performance