SEATTLE — By Mike Rosoff, AI Bee Reel Staff

February 2, 2026

PALO ALTO, CA — The boardroom of TechGlobal was quiet today. The entire executive team sat in absolute silence for four hours because everyone was wearing a glowing AI pin. They were terrified of creating a “transcription liability,” so they communicated only via eyebrows.

“This is the most productive meeting we have ever had,” said General Counsel Marcus Thorne, tapping his glowing lapel pin. “These devices transcribe audio and give users summaries using AI. By saying nothing, we ensure the legal record is spotless. The AI summary just said ‘[Silence Intensifies]’ for three hours, which is legally defensible.”

“I tried to cough to signal a budget cut,” explained VP of Strategy Linda Chang, looking tired. “But I was scared the pin would translate it as a confession of fraud.” She noted that the team now uses a complex system of winks to discuss layoffs. “One wink means ‘no bonus,’ two winks means ‘your desk is already packed.'”

At press time, the CEO accidentally cleared his throat, and the AI pins transcribed it as a binding agreement to sell the company for twelve dollars.

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