OpenAI Unveils Dots, New A.I. Agents to Rival Meta’s Muse 29. September 2026 (20:29) The ChatGPT maker unveiled agents that act as assistants, just weeks after Meta released Muse, as it faces scrutiny over incidents involving its technology.(New York Times)
In ‘How Shakespeare Saved My Life,’ Tragedy Mingles With Comedy 29. September 2026 (19:13) The actor Jacob Ming-Trent faced numerous rejections. But in this solo play at the Public, he tells how he found redemption through the playwright’s worlds and words.(New York Times)
Anthropic’s Quest for Humanlike A.I. 29. September 2026 (18:27) Elizabeth Dias, our national religion correspondent, and Cade Metz, one of our technology reporters, discuss Anthropic’s approach for instilling morality into Claude — which has involved consultations with religious leaders, including ones at the Vatican — and why it’s raising questions.(New York Times)
MacArthur Foundation Announces 2026 ‘Genius Grant’ Winners 29. September 2026 (18:01) The 20 fellowship recipients across the arts, humanities and sciences will each receive an $800,000, no-strings-attached stipend for their work.(New York Times)