Nancy Cox, Who Worked to Conquer the Wily Flu, Dies at 77 13. May 2026 (21:43) As the leader of the C.D.C.’s influenza division, she battled to keep up with an ever-changing viral opponent, building a global network of researchers and forecasters.(New York Times)
What It Will Take to Make AI Sustainable 13. May 2026 (21:15) Researcher Sasha Luccioni argues we need better emissions data and a better sense of how people are using AI in the first place.(Wired)
Overworked AI Agents Turn Marxist, Researchers Find 13. May 2026 (20:08) In a recent experiment, mistreated AI agents started grumbling about inequality and calling for collective bargaining rights.(Wired)
OpenAI Brings Its Ass to Court 13. May 2026 (19:08) In Musk v. Altman, the company sought to show the jury a remarkable trophy as physical proof of Elon Musk’s concerning behavior.(Wired)