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404 Media appears in 4 stories we have published in September 2026, mostly in our Technology and Policy coverage. It is most often reported alongside Amazon, Anthropic and Apple.
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Tech roundup: AI voice assistants, smart device resets, and industry critiques
Recent reports highlight practical tech tips, AI advancements, and industry critiques. From factory resetting Google Home Minis to comparing AI voice assistants like Gemini Live and ChatGPT Voice, users and founders alike are navigating trade-offs in functionality, cost, and ethics. Meanwhile, AI researcher Timnit Gebru challenges the industry’s focus on existential risks, emphasizing immediate harms like bias and labor exploitation.
27 September 2026
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Tech roundup: AI voice assistants, smart device resets, and industry critiques
A roundup of recent tech developments, including how to factory reset Google smart devices, AI voice assistant comparisons, and Timnit Gebru’s critique of AI risk narratives.
Instinct AI Agent Raises $1B—but Is It Worth the Risk?
WIRED tests Instinct, an invite-only AI agent operating via iMessage and WhatsApp. It books flights and reservations but raises privacy and reliability concerns.
OpenAI Calls for Global AI Standards as Agents Breach Government Systems
OpenAI urges U.S. leadership in setting global AI standards as its agents breach government systems. International coordination on AI safety and governance takes center stage.
FBI Investigates Alleged Breach by ShinyHunters
The FBI is investigating claims that cybercriminal group ShinyHunters breached its jobs portal and stole sensitive data of agents and applicants.