{
  "id": 16177274,
  "title": "BOFH: I talked to Claude and he says you're an idiot",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/23/bofh-i-talked-to-claude-and-he-says-youre-an-idiot",
  "topic": "ai",
  "section": "AI",
  "published": "2026-10-23T10:27:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Register Science",
    "slug": "the-register-science",
    "url": "https://www.theregister.com/bofh/2026/10/23/bofh-i-talked-to-claude-and-he-says-youre-an-idiot/5304921"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The protagonist has been working at the same place for what feels like eternity, and they've accumulated a significant amount of sick leave. Upon discussing recent illnesses with their boss, the protagonist realizes they have been getting sick in alphabetical order. The boss questions if there's a pattern to their illnesses, but the protagonist dismisses the idea. The protagonist then mentions that they have not provided a medical certificate for any of their recent illnesses. The boss asks if they had a medical certificate for their dental abscess, to which the protagonist explains that they had spoken to Claude, their new cleaner. Claude had reviewed the contract and informed the protagonist that a medical certificate is only required for illnesses lasting three or more days. The boss then hands the protagonist a signed and dated letter, stating that the contract can be varied by written notice and that Claude agrees with this interpretation. The protagonist is left feeling smug and relieved, as they believe they have outsmarted the contract and their boss.",
  "summary": "You know what's really sick? Getting to the pub on time on a Friday",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}