An Economist Questions AI’s Returns Outside The Tech Sector

Apollo economist Torsten Slok says aggregate data show no clear AI financial payoff outside tech, as corporate spending and financing needs rise.

Broccoli2Shell: Practical Next Steps For Node.js, Python, And Beyond

A critical Brotli decoder flaw affects Node.js, Python and other projects. Fixes are available, but operators must update and restart affected services.

15 Top Picks For AI Meeting Transcription And Clearer Notes In 2027

A 15-product roundup compares AI meeting recorders by workflow, storage, languages and transcription limits. Claims and listing inconsistencies need checking.

Grok Releases The First Seven Minutes Of Its AI-generated ‘Odyssey’ – TechCrunch

Grok has released seven minutes of the AI-generated project ‘Odyssey,’ but its format, production process and release plans remain unclear.

15 Best Developer Laptops for Software Testing in 2027

Compare 15 developer laptops for software testing, from Dell Precision workstations to business laptops, with guidance on RAM, virtual machines, and portability.

AI Agents And The Vault: What To Delegate And What To Protect

Reports of AI agents accessing bank accounts and documented mishaps highlight the need for narrow permissions, spending limits and revocation plans.

Rethinking AI Agent Tests After The Mythos 5 Post-Mortems

Anthropic and the UK AI Security Institute trace an internet-facing test incident to persistent agent behavior and gaps in evaluation design.

How Much Cheaper Is Robot Video Labeling With Nvidia Flora—and What’s The Catch?

Nvidia estimates Flora can label robot video for $0.72 per hour, versus $88.49 for GPT-6 Astra. The cost is modeled, and the license bars commercial use.

Why Grok And GPT’s Ballot Choices Deserve A Closer Look

A Convovo test found sharply different candidate picks from GPT and Grok. Its forced-choice API setup limits what the results say about election advice.

The Always-On AI Race Gains A Contender In Claude Duet

Anthropic introduced Claude Duet, a cloud-based AI agent for Pro and Max subscribers, with approvals for sensitive actions and limits still under evaluation.