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WeAreDevelopers LIVE • Feb 24, 2026

AI Boss Deletes Emails with AI, Stopping Ageing & Battery Life Breakthrough - Kumar McMillan

Chris Heilmann , Daniel Cranney

Did Meta's AI safety director really let an agent delete her entire inbox? Join Kumar McMillan to separate bizarre tech facts from speculative fiction.

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Validating tech headlines on Meta and cell aging

Exploring factual technology developments reveals surprising realities about deceased user accounts and artificial cell aging.

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AI safety director accidentally deletes an email inbox

An artificial intelligence agent accidentally deleting a safety director's inbox highlights unintended consequences in automation.

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Quantum internet claims and toilet maker AI chipsets

Contrasting fabricated quantum internet connections against factual hardware shortages reveals unexpected supply chain realities in artificial intelligence.

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Fabricated AI plant identification and Microsoft glass chips

Foraging applications powered by artificial intelligence present unique risks compared to long-term glass data storage technologies.

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Analyzing Silicon Valley rumors and technology news announcements

Questionable rumors regarding Silicon Valley power dynamics highlight the sensational nature of modern technology journalism.

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Testing technology knowledge with real and generated headlines

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8:28 min

Testing tech headlines in fake or news

Chris Heilmann +2 · LIVE

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Deciphering absurd technology headlines and AI product announcements

Chris Heilmann +3 · LIVE

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Playing technology trivia regarding recent artificial intelligence news

Chris Heilmann +1 · LIVE

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Evaluating emerging tech headlines in the fake or news segment

Chris Heilmann +2 · LIVE

7:49 min

Evaluating technology headlines in a fake news trivia game

Chris Heilmann +2 · LIVE

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