PlayStation is reportedly surveying game developers about their concerns regarding the company's shift away from physical game discs, following significant backlash from fans and developers. While the survey suggests Sony may be reconsidering the decision, company executives have stated they plan to proceed with their all-digital future.
An educator defended an AI-assisted teaching proposal—using AI to analyze student performance data, similar to physicians using AI for medical imaging—against critics who dismissed it without reading the full argument. The author argues that knee-jerk backlash against anything labeled AI prevents meaningful discussion about how the technology could genuinely benefit education.
Flock Safety, a surveillance company facing backlash over its license plate reader network, is offering voluntary severance packages to employees as customers flee and the company struggles with privacy concerns and camera vandalism. The company expects most applicants to receive buyouts by late October, with some employees receiving tens of thousands of dollars in severance. Flock's customer base has contracted significantly in 2026, with roughly three times as many local governments dropping the service compared to the previous five years.