πŸ€– Technology & AI

March 28th, 2026

Today's top 3 stories, curated by Daily Direct.

Ars Technica

With new plugins feature, OpenAI officially takes Codex beyond coding

OpenAI has expanded Codex with a new plugins feature, pushing the AI coding tool into broader territory beyond software development. The move signals OpenAI's intent to compete more aggressively in the agentic AI space, where rivals have already established footholds. The pace of development suggests the gap between platforms is narrowing fast.

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MIT Tech Review

A woman’s uterus has been kept alive outside the body for the first time

Researchers have successfully kept a human uterus alive outside the body for the first time, using a machine that mimics the circulatory system to sustain the organ. The breakthrough could transform how reproductive organs are preserved before transplantation, extending viability windows that currently limit surgical options. For the thousands of women born without a uterus or who have lost one to disease, the advance may significantly improve access to uterus transplants and, ultimately, the chance to carry a pregnancy.

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Hacker News

Fear and denial in Silicon Valley over social media addiction trial

A landmark trial examining social media addiction is forcing Silicon Valley to confront uncomfortable questions about the harms its platforms may have deliberately engineered. The tech industry's response has been a mix of deflection and anxiety, as internal documents and executive testimony threaten to expose the gap between public messaging and private knowledge. The outcome could reshape how platforms are designed, regulated, and held legally accountable.

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