Tom Wojcik traces how the Strait of Hormuz closure is affecting fuel, food supplies and winter heating, while key risks remain uncertain.
September 2026: The World Today, As Seen By One Polish Guy
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The AI Colleague That Passed Every Crisis—and Still Left the Deal Unsigned
Five AI models faced the same company crisis. They all spotted trouble, but only two signed the deal. Firmulate invites enterprises to test their own playbooks.
The AI Hiring Test Nobody Saw Coming: A Chinese Newcomer Just Out-Managed Three Western Giants
A live wargame ran five frontier AIs as CEOs of the same failing software firm. Moonshot’s newcomer Kimi K3 took second place, beating three Western giants.
Why Doing Nothing Still Scores 26: The AI Benchmark That Refuses to Hand Out Easy Zeros
One AI benchmark gives a do-nothing baseline 26 points, caps scores after a single breach of trust, and found only 2 of 5 models signed the deal they earned.
Ex-Anthropic Researcher Alleges Anthropic Accelerates AI Self-Improvement Race
A former Anthropic researcher claims the company is speeding up AI self-improvement efforts, raising concerns about safety and competition in AI development.
East LA Celebrates Mexican Independence Day With Milestone Parade
East LA hosts a significant Mexican Independence Day parade reflecting local history and culture, drawing large crowds and community pride.
The Hardest Worker in the Room Still Came Last — and There’s a Lesson in It for All of Us
Opus 4.8 did the deepest analysis and learned the most rules of any AI in the Crucible League — and still finished last. Here’s what that teaches us about work.
Has Mainstream Culture Disappeared? New YouTube Trends Research Says No
New YouTube trends research indicates that mainstream culture remains active, contradicting claims that it has disappeared amid rising online trends.
OpenAI’s Chief Scientist Urges ‘Extreme Caution’ As AI Nears Self-Improvement, Calls For Voluntary Slowdown
OpenAI’s Chief Scientist warns of potential risks as AI systems near capabilities for self-improvement, urging voluntary slowdown and caution.
Labor Day
Labor Day in the US marks a federal holiday honoring workers, with celebrations, parades, and discussions on labor rights amid rising interest.
