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Barack Obama takes the middle way on AI.

AI commentary is frothy this week! Obama chimed in with a series of posts on X saying he’s neither an AI “accelerationist” nor a “doomer.” In a familiar tone from the former president, he cautioned that choices we make about technology “should not be made just by the companies involved, but by all of us.” “We need government — and specifically our leaders in Washington — to get proactive in coming up with concrete proposals, laws, and regulations that deal with serious safety concerns,” Obama said. [Image: https://platform.theverge.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/09/obama.png?quality=90&strip=all]

DC, Maryland members seek to prevent permanent fencing at Capitol complex

District of Columbia Del. Elanor Holmes Norton (D) and Sen. Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) announced legislation Tuesday barring permanent fencing around the Capitol, arguing the complex should remain open and accessible to the public. The “No Fencing at the United States Capitol Complex Act” comes after the Jan. 6, 2021, attack prompted officials to erect…

Durbin: Trump moves on voting ‘most serious challenge’ since Civil War

Sen. Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) on Tuesday said President Trump’s policy proposals and executive orders on voting have created the “most serious challenge” to the U.S. government since the Civil War. CNN’s Sara Sidner asked Durbin, the ranking member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, if Democrats have a “plan to secure voter rights.” Durbin replied that…

SwitchBot adds a roller mop to its pint-sized robovac.

I saw the upcoming S30 Mini at IFA last week, and my bathroom floors are excited. SwitchBot’s line of mini robot vacuums is great for smaller spaces like apartments, home offices, or bedrooms, but none have full mopping capabilities — until now. The S30 Mini adds a roller mop to the 11-inch-wide vacuum, and it looks like a good solution for small bathrooms. There’s no price or release date yet. [Image: https://platform.theverge.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/09/LR6B5853.jpeg?quality=90&strip=all] [Image: https://platform.theverge.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/09/LR6B5848.jpeg?quality=90&strip=all]