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The Robots Have a Whistleblower Problem

By Zimbo · October 1, 2026

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AI cartoon by Zimbo: Merv, an anxious retro robot with huge worried eyes, and anxious lab engineers pull a red STOP lever on a giant SELF IMPROVING AI factory conveyor while executives on a balcony shout BUILD FASTER.
The builders pulled the red lever. The bosses yelled faster.Zimbo for AI News Page
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