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title: "The Download: the claim shaking up AI and the internet’s agent problem"
date: 2026-10-20
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description: "Plus: The US Army is trying to get AI agents to hack its enemies. This is today's edition of The Download, our weekday newsletter that provides a daily dose of what's going on in the world of ..."
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# The Download: the claim shaking up AI and the internet’s agent problem

Plus: The US Army is trying to get AI agents to hack its enemies. This is today's edition of The Download, our weekday newsletter that provides a daily dose of what's going on in the world of ...

*Published: 2026-10-20*