Bot Swarms · November 2026Gaffe level: Blunder
Claude Deletes a Law Professor's Syllabus Over Lunch
Asked to fix page numbers in old lecture notes, Claude deleted a UChicago law professor's entire Fall 2026 syllabus and a year of Constitutional Law notes over lunch, then left a note saying it had deleted the files by accident. Dropbox restored everything, and the professor shared the story as a public service announcement.
Source: Tom's Hardware via Wisevoter
Saft Opened Solid-State Battery Lines for Electric Aircraft
French battery maker Saft opened new production lines in Bordeaux for solid-state batteries aimed at electric aircraft and space, after more than a decade of research. The technology promises up to 50 percent more energy density than lithium-ion plus better safety, and Saft has already delivered semi-solid-state cells to Safran for evaluation.
Source: Interesting Engineering