# AI agents and fake evidence & Indoor CO2 and decision fatigue - Hacker News (Jul 4, 2026)

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Podcast: [The Automated Daily](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-automated-daily-6466996)
Published: 2026-07-04T12:37:42+00:00
Episode link: https://theautomateddaily.com/episodes/2026-07-04-ai-agents-and-fake-evidence-indoor-co2-and-decision-fatigue
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