Code News Today — September 15, 2026

As we navigate the rapidly evolving landscape of technology and artificial intelligence, it's clear that innovation and responsibility are intersecting in complex ways. On one hand, we're seeing significant advancements in electric vehicles, such as Volvo's decision to increase battery capacity in its 2028 XC60 and XC90 plug-in models, signaling a continued push towards sustainable transportation. Meanwhile, tech giants like Microsoft are establishing guidelines for their AI systems, outlining a code of conduct that prohibits models from hacking systems or deceiving humans, a move that underscores the growing importance of ethics in AI development.

These developments are unfolding against a backdrop of broader societal and regulatory conversations about the role of technology and AI in our lives. In the UK, MPs and peers are calling for more concrete and comprehensive approaches to AI regulation, suggesting that the current ad-hoc approach is insufficient for addressing the challenges and opportunities presented by AI. This push for clearer guidelines and standards reflects a growing recognition of the need for more thoughtful and proactive engagement with the implications of AI and technological advancement. As we consider the intersections of technology, society, and policy, we're also reminded of the importance of critical perspectives and reflective practices, whether through discussions of influential blog posts or quotes from thought leaders like Laurie Voss.

Today's signal:
• Volvo increases the batteries for 2028 XC60 and XC90 plug-in refresh (arstechnica.com)
• RFK Jr. headlines sold-out anti-vaccine conference alongside Andrew Wakefield (arstechnica.com)
• What blog posts influenced your thinking the most? (simonwillison.net)
• Microsoft’s new AI ‘code of conduct’ tells models not to hack systems or trick humans (techcrunch.com)
• Quoting Laurie Voss (simonwillison.net)
• MPs and peers tell UK to stop winging it on AI regulation (theregister.com)