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Deep dives into research breakthroughs, patent patterns, tech antitrust litigation, and the forces reshaping the technology industry.

TechnologyFebruary 15, 2026·18 min read

The Lawsuits That Could Decide If AI Call Analytics Is Wiretapping

More than 30 federal complaints allege that conversation-intelligence tools — sold by startups, distributed by Salesforce, deployed by dentists and mortgage lenders — intercept calls without meaningful consent. Plaintext mapped the three-tier pattern.

TechnologyFebruary 15, 2026·18 min read

The Break Rate

Researchers tested AI's hottest protocol. It failed more than half the time. The companies building on it aren't telling investors.

TechnologyFebruary 15, 2026·18 min read

The Patent War Nobody Noticed

Three obscure entities have filed at least 31 patent suits against the AI industry since August — and the most prolific plaintiff is a public company whose auditors question its survival.