FOMAT: The Fear of Leaving Your AI Agents Idle
FOMAT means Fear of Missing Agent Time: the pressure to keep coding agents working while you step away. More runtime does not always mean more progress.
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In-depth reporting on artificial intelligence and machine learning, from generative AI and large language models to predictive analytics and automation tools. This category explores how algorithms and data-driven systems are transforming business operations, scientific research, creative industries and public services, shaping a future where machines collaborate with humans to solve complex problems at scale.
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AI Fortune-Tellers Are Here. Human Psychics Are Selling ‘No AI’ Readings
AI tarot apps and chatbots are competing with human psychic services. Some providers now advertise readings without AI as a selling point.
University Worker Wins Religious Exemption From Using AI
University of Kentucky administrator David Durman secured an exemption from personal AI use, citing humanist beliefs about independent thought and responsibility.
Claude Code Users Report a New Rule Against Cloning Games
Claude Code users report a rule against recreating existing games. Original projects remain allowed, but a licensed developer says their work was refused.
Claude-Written Linux Exploit Gains Root Access in 53 Minutes
Anthropic’s Linux exploit reached root in 53 minutes on an exposed Multipath TCP server. The 9.8-rated flaw is fixed upstream, but vendor rollout varies.
Playgama’s AI Game Index Ranks Models by Real Player Engagement
Playgama’s AI Game Index compares coding tools and models through player engagement across 5,400-plus browser games, with rankings updated daily.
Mistral Opens Le Chonk Weights to Challenge China’s AI Leaders
Mistral opens Le Chonk’s weights, claims coding parity with GLM-5.3, and lists API rates of $0.70 for input and $2.10 for output per million tokens.
OpenAI Doubles Pro Limits and Cancels Planned Work and Codex Cut
OpenAI doubles limits for Pro and Business Premium, cancels a planned Pro 200 Work and Codex cut, and keeps extended dots usage separate.
Dario and Daniela Amodei: Can Humans Stay in Control of AI?
Dario and Daniela Amodei discuss leaving OpenAI, AI deception, military power and meaning after AGI in Walter Isaacson’s newly released interview.
AI Fridges Could Stake ETH and Buy Groceries, CFTC Chair Says
Michael Selig imagines a crypto-funded fridge and asks who is responsible when AI agents trade, spend or act beyond their owner’s instructions.
NVIDIA Releases Nemotron 3.5 Transcribe for 40 Languages
NVIDIA’s Nemotron 3.5 Transcribe handles hour-long recordings in 40 languages, including Russian, with speaker labels, translation and English audio Q&A.
Google Unveils Gemini 4 Carbon, Its Strongest AI Model Yet
Google’s Gemini 4 Carbon leads the new Intelligence Index at 59, with access starting for selected cyber defenders and temporary introductory API pricing.