Notable links
Notable links: March 20, 2026
Agentic engineering and burnout.
Notable links
Commentary on links that caught my attention around the web.
Technology
Four things about Yahoo News that may surprise you
It's one of the most popular news sites in the country, and it's wildly profitable. It might be the right time for Yahoo to bounce back.
Technology
The Last Quiet Thing
"That guilt was manufactured. It was placed inside you by an industry that profits from your participation and a wellness culture that profits from your shame."
AI
Agentic Engineering Patterns
Simon Willison is building a great, ongoing, work-in-progress guide for understanding agentic engineering.
AI
Businesses rush to rehire staff after regretted AI-driven cuts
"Two in three employers that reduced headcount because of artificial intelligence are already rehiring laid off staff, as most express regret over how they handled the AI-led retrenchments."
Democracy
FCC Chair Threatens to Revoke Broadcasters’ Licenses Over Iran War Coverage
Critics say Brendan Carr is positioning himself as a national censor. His threats to broadcasters covering Iran fit the bill.
Democracy
Trump is using immigration policy to suppress speech, lawsuit claims
Researchers who study online safety are being censored and denied entry to the United States. It's having an unconstitutional chilling effect on independent research and advocacy that a lawsuit aims to correct.
AI
When Using AI Leads to “Brain Fry”
AI use can lead to burnout - but how you use it really matters.
AI
BuzzFeed Nearing Bankruptcy After Disastrous Turn Toward AI
Buzzfeed pivoted to AI - and now finds itself circling the drain.
Notable links
Notable links: March 13, 2026
Bluesky's new CEO, Proton Mail de-anonymization, and promoting safety at work.
Technology
Coming Off the Bench for Bluesky
Bluesky must succeed. It just might.
Technology
Your Browser Becomes Your WordPress
A WordPress instance that's entirely hosted in your browser opens up interesting possibilities for self-hosted personal apps.