As the owner of exactly zero smart devices, here’s one AI-related thing I don’t need to worry about, even if Anthropic’s warnings can be taken seriously.
https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2026/oct/13/anthropic-ai-replicators-warning
@jeridansky When my neighbor asked for my help in understanding how to set the time for her new oven, I downloaded the full manual since what's actually shipped with appliances these days is only a short "Getting Started" manual. I printed the page with the front panel along with Post-Its on what buttons to press to do stuff like set the time, set the delay start, set oven temperature, broil, etc.
It's a great oven that can do convection as well as Air Frying with the right attachments, which are, of course, extra. I have serious OVEN ENVY.
When I ask if she wanted to control it with her phone, my Jewish neighbor made the sign of the cross and said "Satan, get thee behind me."
