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Ubuntu’s AI plans have Linux users looking for a ‘kill switch’

… In his original post, Seager said the upcoming AI features will include accessibility tools like AI speech-to-text and text-to-speech, along with agentic AI features for tasks like troubleshooting and automation. …

Apr 29, 2026 · Stevie Bonifield

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Yarbo says it will remove the intentional backdoor from its robot lawn mower

… Kohlmann warns it’ll take some time to remove the tunnel, and the required files to install a new version may still technically be loaded on each robot’s internal storage. “It would most likely be a setup script that sits on the machine and doesn’t do anything unless the user triggers it,” he says.… …

May 11, 2026 · Sean Hollister