This week, we discuss AI-assisted COBOL migrations, the OpenClaw Foundation, and AI killing Office. Plus, is TSA PreCheck Touchless the peak of airport efficiency?

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New’s not good
He knows how to be retired
Let Matt Cook
We don’t have to worry about that Brandon
You’re that guy
The stock market feels reactionary
Siri-Claw
Foundation Washing
Give me life-changing money and I’ll have a better take
Why do I need to pay for power usage?

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