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September 11, 2026

 

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OpenAI's feud with mathematicians is only escalating

OpenAI's feud with mathematicians is only escalating: Twenty-five leading mathematicians signed an open letter arguing that AI labs are threatening their intellectual work. Read More

Matt Mullenweg tells (trolls?) Automattic staff, saying he's back in control after CEO ouster: In a Slack message seen by TechCrunch, Matt Mullenweg told Automattic employees he’s back in control of the company, days after its board put him on leave. Automattic has not yet confirmed the apparent reversal. Read More

Khosla Ventures is opening a New York office this fall — its first outpost outside Sand Hill Road: "It's actually allegedly being built out now," said Rabois, who has clearly dealt with a missed construction timeline or two. Read More

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