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The Decoder · MONDAY, APRIL 20, 2026
Kimi K2.6 deploys agent swarms against GPT-5.4 and Claude Opus 4.6 simultaneously
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The models are competing. The humans are also still here. Both things are true.
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FURTHER DEVELOPMENTS — FLAGGED BY ADEQUATE
Maine becomes first state to ban data centers within its borders
Gizmodo
New gadget generates AI poetry that is, by design, not good
The Verge
Gemini for Mac reviewed: one advantage confirmed, remainder under assessment
ZDNet AI
AI hardware expansion will significantly accelerate the existing global e-waste emergency
Rest of World
Tech CEOs plan AI-enabled omnipresence; staff will be everywhere their CEO isn't
Wired AI
PyCon US 2026 adds dedicated AI and security tracks, presumably in that order of concern
Simon Willison
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