In September 2026, several investigative reports and cultural projects focused on the evolving role of artificial intelligence in society, public utilities, and digital culture. A report by 404 Media uncovered that OpenAI, the company behind the popular chatbot ChatGPT, employs hundreds of subcontractors to review user interactions. These workers, referred to as "shadow proofreaders," are paid over $50 per hour to make the chatbot's responses less emotionally engaging and reduce the use of emojis. The report, based on internal documents such as Slack messages and rating systems, suggests that OpenAI relies not only on internet data and engineering expertise but also on human oversight to shape its AI models. The company claims that user data is anonymized, but the investigation questions the assumption that AI development depends solely on automated processes. Another notable project was an interactive investigation by journalist Benoît Raphaël, titled Flint, which examined concerns about the risks posed by artificial intelligence. The piece, inspired by the graphical style of the 1950s, presents the debate over AI's potential to pose a 10% risk of causing human extinction within the next decade. Raphaël clarifies that this 10% figure is not a measured probability but a subjective estimate by researchers. The report includes a downloadable dossier with sources, actor mappings, and questions to ask AI assistants, providing a broader context for understanding global AI developments and the interests behind them. The EU Score system, developed by the French association YSIABS, evaluates software based on its alignment with European values and interests. It assigns grades from AAA to C, considering factors such as where a company's employees are based, where their servers are located, and who owns the company. Over 2,000 software solutions have been assessed, with some results raising questions about the consistency between companies' advocacy for digital sovereignty and their reliance on American tools. The system is still evolving and does not yet account for open-source contributions or the origins of the code used in the software. In March 2026, a collectible card game called WikiMasters was launched and gained renewed popularity during the ZEvent. Based on Wikipedia, the game features cards drawn from French Wikipedia pages, with their rarity determined by the number of page visits. Players can collect, trade, or compete in quizzes with friends, encouraging exploration of Wikipedia pages they might not otherwise visit. The game's appeal lies in its ability to spark curiosity and bring attention to lesser-known topics. On Instagram, the account ahh.gpt has attracted over 775,000 followers by humorously imitating the tone of AI voice modes. The creator of the account replicates the confident yet formulaic style of AI-generated speech, highlighting the absurdity and limitations of current AI technology. Through satire, the account offers a lighthearted but critical perspective on the growing presence of AI in everyday communication.