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OCTOBER 20, 2026

October 20, 2026 edition · 20 stories

  1. Hacker News

    DeepSeek-v4.1-Flash-1017

    DeepSeek is focused on advancing and democratizing artificial intelligence through open source and open science initiatives.

  2. Hacker News

    Why We're Banning AI

    A magazine has announced a ban on AI to safeguard human creativity and thought, emphasizing a commitment to handmade publications.

  3. The Verge AI

    The fossil fuel comeback is here

    The US is increasing its fossil fuel infrastructure amid a slowdown in renewable energy growth, driven by rising electricity demand from data centers, factories, and electric vehicles. This shift is influenced by policy decisions favoring fossil fuels over wind and solar energy.

  4. Fast Company AI

    AI investors are getting nervous about this key metric

    Investors in AI are expressing concerns over a key metric as signs of slowing growth emerge, despite OpenAI and Anthropic generating significant revenue. This raises questions about the sustainability of the industry's high valuations.