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Google removes AI health summaries after investigation finds dangerous flaws
L: https://arstechnica.com/ai/2026/01/google-removes-some-ai-health-summaries-after-investigation-finds-dangerous-flaws/
C: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=46595419
posted on 2026.01.12 at 18:05:04 (c=0, p=3)

Google removes some AI health summaries after investigation finds “dangerous” flaws

AI Overviews provided false liver test information experts called alarming.

Ars Technica

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Hacker News Jan 12

GitHub not showing that apps "act on your behalf" when only logging in
L: https://github.blog/changelog/2026-01-12-selectively-showing-act-on-your-behalf-warning-for-github-apps-is-in-public-preview/
C: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=46595292
posted on 2026.01.12 at 17:49:38 (c=0, p=4)

Selectively showing "act on your behalf" warning for GitHub Apps is in public preview - GitHub Changelog

Today we’ve released an update to the consent page to be less alarming when using GitHub Apps only as a form of sign-in. The consent page for GitHub Apps, where…

The GitHub Blog

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Hacker News Jan 13

Powell vows to stand firm against 'unprecedented' administration threats
L: https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/watch-powell-vows-to-stand-firm-against-unprecedented-trump-administration-indictment-threats
C: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=46597357
posted on 2026.01.12 at 23:34:38 (c=0, p=7)

WATCH: Powell vows to stand firm against 'unprecedented' Trump administration indictment threats

“This is about whether the Fed will be able to continue to set interest rates based on evidence and economic conditions — or whether instead monetary policy will be directed by political pressure or intimidation.”

PBS News

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Good book.

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