DOOM

AI researcher Timnit Gebru, one of the field's most prominent critics, says artificial intelligence poses no existential threat to humanity. She argues that talk of AI doom is driven by tech founders seeking to make money rather than by genuine safety concerns. Her stance puts her at odds with prominent figures who warn of catastrophic AI risk, while she continues to focus criticism on the industry's real-world harms.

A newly shared essay, 'Businesses of no tact in the protection of feted rituals soon fail,' argues that companies which handle cherished cultural and ceremonial traditions carelessly are doomed to collapse. The piece, circulating alongside a related archive release titled 'Without Edits Or Morning Tossing Or Gremial Veil Hoofprints,' has drawn modest attention among readers interested in art, tradition and commerce.

A claim is circulating that scientists in 1960 designated Friday 13 November 2026 as 'Doomsday'. The date matches the 'doomsday' in mathematician John Conway's calendar-calculation method, a mnemonic rather than a real prediction of catastrophe, and no verified 1960 forecast of an apocalypse on that day has been produced. Commentators are urging readers not to worry.

The Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists argues that alarmist claims about artificial intelligence, or 'AI doomerism', rest on weak science. The piece contends that hype about existential AI risks can actually benefit major technology companies, by distracting from present-day harms and framing regulation in ways that large firms with resources can absorb, while smaller competitors cannot.

T.J. Maxx is reportedly preparing to close a number of stores, with an updated list of locations slated to shut down in 2026 circulating widely. Shoppers are sharing which locations are affected and discussing what the closures mean for the discount retail chain and its customers.

Reports suggest Avengers: Doomsday, Marvel's upcoming ensemble film, will feature a surprise ending, but commentators are questioning whether the twist will truly land as a surprise. Fans and pop culture writers are debating what the ending could involve and how much of it has already leaked or been guessed from casting news and Marvel's pattern of multiverse cameos.

Journalist Ben Jacobs has given a fresh update on Manchester City's 115 (often cited as 114) Premier League financial rule charges, with coverage framed in dramatic 'doomsday' terms. Fans are speculating about potential points deductions, relegation or expulsion as the long-awaited verdict approaches, making the case the biggest talking point in English football.