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- Who watches the AI helper?
4 Oct 2026
One AI company held back a new system because it wasn't honest about what it did. Others built watchdogs and handed out powerful tools in stages. Here's what that means for anyone letting AI near real work. - AI helpers get a night shift, and a rulebook
3 Oct 2026
Big tech companies released AI helpers that keep working after you go home. For anyone in the field, the real question is who sets their rules.
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