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STORYTechnology · 7 min read

News analysisSeptember 7, 2026

AI Can Now Work Like a Research Intern—What Happens to Human Researchers?

AI agents are writing code, running experiments, and taking on longer tasks. The human role may become more important precisely where automation stops.

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TechnologySeptember 7, 2026

Why AI Companies Are Building Their Own Computer Chips

OpenAI's full-stack framing argues that custom inference chips can improve throughput, latency, energy efficiency, and cost while reducing dependence on external providers.