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What Bill Gates Means When He Says AI Has Passed the Danger Zone
Bill Gates says AI has already moved past the danger zone, warning that bio- and cyber-risks, white-collar job loss, and weak government guardrails demand urgent policy action.
Christina Hill · Aug 25, 2026 · 12 min read
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Sustainable Adhesives Face Their Real Test: Strength, Cost, and Scale
Silvis Materials is betting fully biodegradable cellulose adhesives can replace petroleum glues, but the startup’s real hurdle is proving they’re strong enough, cheap enough, and ready for factory-scale use.
Alex Raeburn · Aug 25, 2026 · 11 min read
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Corsair Cuts Prices on Gaming Gear for August Shoppers
Corsair’s August 2026 price cuts put gaming keyboards, headsets, PC parts, and refurbished gear within easier reach for shoppers looking to shave real money off a build or upgrade.
Christina Hill · Aug 25, 2026 · 11 min read
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Why a First-Birthday Milestone Still Matters in the Age of AI Noise
As AI noise gets louder, this newsroom’s birthday proves that reader-backed journalism still has real staying power — and a next chapter worth watching.
Alex Raeburn · Aug 23, 2026 · 10 min read
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The Website That Built an AI Clone of Its Editor in Chief
A newsroom-and-product studio built its own AI copy editor by training it on tens of thousands of edits from its editor in chief, raising fresh questions about authorship, labor, and who gets to critique the model makers they depend on.
Rare Ivy · Aug 23, 2026 · 11 min read
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