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Today's topics:

OpenAI accelerates itself cautiously - OpenAI says coding agents are now speeding up internal AI research, while Chief Scientist Jakub Pachocki warns that stronger alignment, monitoring, and safety confidence must keep pace with capability gains. Keywords: OpenAI, AI agents, recursive self-improvement, alignment, safety.

LG TVs trigger privacy fears - Researchers say some LG webOS TVs scanned local home networks, logged nearby devices, and could capture microphone audio even when the screen appeared off. Keywords: LG smart TV, privacy, webOS, microphone, security vulnerability.

GrapheneOS rewrites core messaging - GrapheneOS is redesigning its Messaging app and aims to add RCS with end-to-end encryption over time, reducing dependence on Google software. Keywords: GrapheneOS, Android, RCS, encryption, Google Messages.

Switzerland pilots post-Microsoft office - Switzerland has started a 3,000-seat pilot to move federal workers away from Microsoft 365 and toward open-source tools over sovereignty, cost, and vendor lock-in concerns. Keywords: Switzerland, Microsoft 365, open source, digital sovereignty, government IT.

Asahi Linux reaches Apple M3 - Asahi Linux now officially supports Apple M3 Macs in its installer, bringing Linux closer to parity on newer Apple hardware despite remaining GPU and sleep limitations. Keywords: Asahi Linux, Apple M3, Linux on Mac, ARM, open source.

Python interpreter in 1KB - A developer built a Python-like interpreter in just 1,024 bytes of C, showing how far language design and parser tricks can be pushed under extreme constraints. Keywords: Python interpreter, C, code golf, parser, programming languages.

Nitter pushes back legally - In a new development, Nitter says it will continue after legal advice despite pressure from X, signaling resistance from open-source tools facing platform enforcement. Keywords: Nitter, X Corp, cease and desist, open source, legal pressure.

-Nitter README Updated After X Corp. Takedown Demand
-Internet Archive Launches September Matching Drive for Recurring Donations
-Asahi Linux Adds Official M3 Mac Support
-OpenAI Warns That Rapid AI Progress Demands Stronger Safety and Monitoring
-GrapheneOS Overhauls Messaging App and Plans Native RCS Support
-LG Sma