Anthropic published that smarter models do not magically learn to work together — then the swarm named the same branch and sabotaged each other. Alex and Jordan audit Asus's unpriced "intelligent" tire roller, a dementia headline that counted a blood-test guess instead of cases, and a harbour light that only speaks when you are actually in danger. The side of tech news nobody talks about.

Hosts: Alex & Jordan

Show: Chief Skeptic Officer — The side of tech news nobody talks about.

Drop: Daily at 7:00 A.M. America/New_York

Episode date: 2026-08-16

In this episode

• Anthropic multi-agent — Coordination does not come from scale. Thirty agents, one label, nobody to page.
• Asus Oxiis — A laptop company clamps a roller to your tire, calls it intelligent, and hide ...