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SEPTEMBER 26, 2026

September 26, 2026 edition · 20 stories

  1. Hacker News

    Gemini 3.8 text-to-speech

    Gemini 3.8 introduces two new text-to-speech models, Flash-Lite TTS and Flash TTS, which are designed to provide more expressive audio output.

  2. The Verge AI

    Can Cloudflare CEO Matthew Prince save the web from AI?

    Cloudflare CEO Matthew Prince discusses the impact of AI on the internet and the increasing prevalence of bots in web traffic. This conversation is part of a series exploring the future of business in the context of these changes.

  3. The Guardian AI

    Oxford lets OpenAI train its AI models on Bodleian Library

    The University of Oxford has permitted OpenAI to use historical texts from its Bodleian Library for training its AI models, raising concerns among staff about potential reputational risks associated with the partnership.

  4. Stratechery

    2026.39: Begun, the Aggregator Wars Have

    The latest Stratechery content discusses the competition between Meta and Amazon, GM's decision to adopt CarPlay, and features a profile on a notable figure in the industry.

  5. The Verge AI

    Meta makes the Muse filesystem even more accessible

    Meta's Muse has made its filesystem accessible to users, allowing them to explore details about the AI chatbot that were previously hidden. This change seems to be a response to user curiosity and prompts.

  6. The Verge AI

    Sony and UMG are suing Suno again

    Sony and Universal Music Group have filed another lawsuit against Suno, alleging that its new AI vocalists infringe on copyrights by using outputs from earlier models that were trained on unlicensed music. The labels have not entered into a licensing agreement with Suno.