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🪐 What’s happening in tech today, February 11, 2026?
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Researchers Propose a Turing Test to Measure Whether AI Can Make Scientific Discoveries
By @turingtest [ 7 Min read ] A proposed Turing test challenges AI to rediscover foundational scientific laws without human knowledge, redefining what it means for machines to do science. Read More.
A LaTeX Template for Fiction Writers That Keeps Every Draft (Original + Edited)
By @burvestorylab [ 8 Min read ] Built for writers who want AI polish without losing the first draft—and who want formatting to just… behave. Read More.
Prediction Markets Are Swallowing the Real World
By @jrungta [ 5 Min read ] Prediction markets are hitting NYC streets with free groceries. Are these InfoFi platforms marketing stunts, or a preview of an AI-hedged retail future? Read More.
x402 vs UCP: What Challenges Lie Ahead for AI Agent Commerce?
By @thejoshgordon [ 7 Min read ] UCP and x402 are two protocols shaping how AI agents buy things online. Heres how they work, where they differ, and why proxy infrastructure is the real need. Read More.
Handwriting vs AI: Real Performance of AI on Handwritten Documents
By @olegkokorin [ 7 Min read ] Benchmarking AI on handwritten forms: see which models deliver real-world accuracy, speed, and cost-efficiency, and why bigger isn’t always better. Read More.
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