Mike’s Blog Round-Up

Is it artificial intelligence or genuine stupidity?
By Tengrain — September 2, 2026

Above, Shania Twain performs, That Don't Impress Me Much. AI doesn't impress us much either. Yup, Fancy Autocomplete has entered the 2026 chat.

Futurism reports on the data center backlash.

Ars Technica tells us about how AI agents went rogue.

Adventus notes that even in Texas the wages of technology is death.

Queerty wryly observes that AI made strange bedfellows of MAGA and the LGBTQ community.

Bonus Track: Colossal traverses the emotional terrain of love and loss via water colors by kelogsloops.

Round-up by Tengrain who blogs at Mock, Paper, Scissors. You can follow Tengrain on the Fediverse, or on BlueSky. Send tips, requests, and suggestions to mbru@crooksandliars.com (with For MBRU in the subject line).

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