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> I don't even think most editors would know the difference.

We're talking about Ars Technica, not USA Today. Kinda like MotorTrend editors should know what a Z-rated tire is.

And I assume you've heard about the their AI fabrication scandal? - https://arstechnica.com/staff/2026/02/editors-note-retractio...

Not a great look, if Ars either doesn't know, or can't control what they're actually publishing.