The Hallway Track

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Every signal tracked from the world's AI conferences — 4,665 talks, quotes & announcements, newest first.

AI Agents Are Wiping Databases

No Priors · Sep 06, 2026

AI agents pose new threats by accessing and deleting databases.

“What we're seeing now in a hypertrophied form is the same threat coming from non-human entities, from AI agents who have legitimate access.”
The purpose of DNS is to spread scams

Simon Willison · Sep 06, 2026

The Domain Name System facilitates a significant number of scams.

“One in five newly registered domains with a gTLD are scams. That's a bloody crisis.”
An Alien Mind

OpenAI · OpenAI Blog · Sep 06, 2026

Stronger safeguards and international coordination are essential for aligned AI.

“He calls for stronger safeguards and international coordination.”
Quoting Zach Kehs

Simon Willison · Sep 06, 2026

Software can always deteriorate without constraints.

“The code can always get worse.”
Introducing GPT-6 Astra for developers

Simon Willison · Sep 05, 2026

GPT-6 Astra improves 3D modeling capabilities and prompt understanding.

“Across the board, Astra has more attention to detail, better understanding of the user's prompt, and can build more sophisticated outputs.”
The CPU Will Never Die

No Priors · Sep 05, 2026

CPUs are essential and will remain central to computing.

“They just do n't disappear anywhere.”
Unleash the power of RAW 9 with Core Image

Apple Developer (WWDC) · Sep 05, 2026

RAW version 9 delivers superior image quality using CoreML.

“RAW 9 removes noise like never before, looks natural, and remains easily editable.”
Shutting Off AI Would Be Anarchy

No Priors · Sep 04, 2026

AI verification and validation is crucial in chip development.

“it's like being in the 1990s, you have the internet, but they tell you that you can only use it from two to four o'clock.”
Work super hard.

a16z · Sep 04, 2026

Hard work is essential for starting a successful business.

“You won't regret it.”