2026.40: Dots and Question Marks

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2026-10-02 17:00 · Stratechery (Ben Thompson)
2026.40: Dots and Question Marks

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Google rolls out Gemini 4 Argon, its most advanced AI model — CNBC Technology
OpenAI announces ‘dots’ agent after scrapping launch of new AI model over safety concerns — The Guardian AI
OpenAI Unveils Dots, New A.I. Agents to Rival Meta’s Muse — New York Times Technology
Top AI and tech firms sign 'morally binding' accord to 'self-police' development after meeting at White House — Euronews Next
GPT-6 SOL AND LUNA ARE OUT!!! — Matthew Berman
A.I. Agents: Cute, Cuddly and Maybe Catastrophically Dangerous? — Hard Fork (NYT)
From OpenAI to Meta Muse, AI agents are making decisions without humans: Why stronger safeguards matter — Mint AI
OpenAI cancels Astra release, Sonnet 5.5 & what Meta Muse means for work — Mixture of Experts (IBM)

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