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Richard Lawler is a Senior News Editor at The Verge.
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This Might Be the Most Elaborate Fake Ad Story Yet
The VergenewsnegativeFeb 9, 2026
An elaborate multi-platform hoax involving a fake leaked OpenAI Super Bowl advertisement featuring hardware and celebrity endorsement was debunked by OpenAI executives, using fake Reddit accounts, fabricated emails, and fraudulent websites.
“Author of "This Might Be the Most Elaborate Fake Ad Story Yet"”
AI ProductsMisinformationAI HardwareCorporate Communications
Verizon Confirms Widespread Network Outage Caused by Software Issue
The VergenewsnegativeSep 2, 2025
Verizon experienced a widespread network outage affecting wireless customers across the US on Saturday, caused by a software issue, with over 20,000 outage reports peaked at 3:30 PM ET.
“Author of "Verizon Confirms Widespread Network Outage Caused by Software Issue"”
AI InfrastructureNetwork SystemsTechnology Incidents
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SubstackpositiveJun 18, 2026
“Byline author covering Midjourney's transition from AI image generation to medical hardware with spa launch plans.”