September 21, 2026

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IRS Accepts Fewer Tax Settlement Offers

More taxpayers have sought reduced tax settlements since 2023, yet the Internal Revenue Service has approved fewer applications, leaving tax experts searching for an explanation. The widening gap involves the

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Local Concerns Slow the Global AI Race

The global push to develop artificial intelligence is colliding with local political resistance and environmental limits. Governments and technology companies want faster AI growth, but communities are questioning its costs.

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Anthropic Tracks Claude’s Role in AI Research

Anthropic says its Claude system now “leads” 26% of the company’s artificial intelligence research and development work. The AI developer plans to publish this measure regularly, giving outsiders a clearer

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Camera-Free Frames Target Smart Glasses Stigma

New camera-free smart glasses could address one of wearable technology’s biggest social problems: fears that users may record people without consent. The Information reports that new frames may omit cameras

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Why Natural Voice AI Has to Understand Silence

A caller pauses, then adds a caveat that changes the meaning of the sentence. A voice agent that starts answering during the pause has already acted on incomplete information. Waiting

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VCs Target Multi-Market Payment Rail Providers

Venture capital investors are showing greater interest in payment rail providers that can secure licenses across several major markets. The shift reflects rising demand for digital payments that work across

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Landmark Property Plan Centers Music and Community

An early-stage proposal would turn a landmark property into a year-round center for broadcasting, music education, live performances and public gatherings. The concept brings several uses into one site. It

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The New iPhone Pro Max Can Wait

Apple’s latest Pro Max is bigger, faster, and more refined. Yet I do not think most recent iPhone owners should rush to buy it. The upgrades improve daily use, especially