A former Meta data scientist, Moyan Chen, believes AI is transforming the job market, leading to increased uncertainty and prompting professionals to reconsider career paths. Chen, who was laid off from Meta, found relief in the decision and now advocates for broader skill sets beyond technical expertise.
Microsoft President Brad Smith wrote a 3,000-word essay addressing student boos at AI mentions during commencement speeches. He argues the tech sector has overestimated AI's spread and underestimated human adaptability, citing historical parallels and acknowledging the "perfect storm" of job market pressures.
Empyrean Technology, a Chinese EDA provider, has backed a new chipmaking method using "true-3D" stacking, compatible with Huawei's LogicFolding architecture. This approach, presented as an alternative to Moore's Law, aims to bypass US sanctions on advanced lithography equipment by compressing signal travel time instead of shrinking transistors.
Chinese AI startup MiniMax launched its M3 model, boasting reduced computational needs, faster speeds, and a 1 million token processing capacity. It reportedly outperforms rivals like GPT-5.5 and Gemini 3.1 Pro on coding benchmarks.
Convicted of negligent homicide, former nurse RaDonda Vaught now gives paid speeches nationwide about her fatal medication error, aiming to improve healthcare safety systems and prevent future tragedies.
Nobel laureate Daron Acemoglu praised Poland's inclusive institutions for fostering entrepreneurship and growth. He cautioned against rapid, unthinking AI automation, warning it could harm social bonds and collective well-being.
UK companies are exaggerating their AI capabilities to capitalize on the technology's buzz, according to PR firms. Bosses in low-tech industries are demanding their businesses be pitched as AI specialists, leading to 'AI washing' and a general skepticism from journalists.
US graduates are booing commencement speakers who mention AI, reflecting a backlash against technology perceived as benefiting billionaires while displacing workers and disrupting communities. Concerns about job losses and data center impacts are growing.
Google's Gemini Spark is a new AI agent that proactively manages personal tasks, organizing schedules, flagging fees, and drafting documents. It launches next week in beta for subscribers to Google's AI plan, with plans for third-party app integration and text command capabilities.
AI is automating tasks and eliminating jobs, with 78,000 tech cuts in early 2025. While some roles face high automation risk (data entry, customer service), others requiring human judgment, empathy, and accountability (nursing, skilled trades) are transforming rather than disappearing. The impact varies by sector and worker age.
Moonshot AI's Kimi WebBridge, a browser extension, enables local AI agent interaction with websites without cloud data routing, supporting various AI tools and emphasizing privacy.
Notion introduces a Developer Platform enabling custom AI agents, external agent integration, and automated workflows across tools and databases, positioning itself as a collaborative hub for people and AI.
Mind Robotics, a Rivian spinoff, raises $400M led by Kleiner Perkins, valuing it over $3B, to develop human-like industrial robots for factory automation.
Red Hat aktualisiert die Ansible Automation Platform mit einem Automation Orchestrator für KI-gestützte IT-Automatisierung, der Signale analysiert, Maßnahmen empfiehlt und mit menschlicher Freigabe ausführt.
PayPal is pitching an AI-led turnaround, tying automation and restructuring to $1.5B in savings as it cuts jobs and works to modernize its tech stack.
PayPal is pitching an AI-led turnaround, tying automation and restructuring to $1.5B in savings as it cuts jobs and works to modernize its tech stack.
Unter anderem eine kritische Schwachstelle gefährdet die Dateiübertragungssoftware MOVEit Automation.
Unter anderem eine kritische Schwachstelle gefährdet die Dateiübertragungssoftware MOVEit Automation.
Humanoid robots are being added to the automation of waste sorting.
Artificial intelligence might be driving growth for data centre companies, but society is unprepared for the long-term risks posed to the rest of us.
A Hangzhou court has ruled that companies cannot use AI adoption as a blanket justification for firing employees. The decision mandates that employers prove the impossibility of role performance and provide fair reassignment, shifting the focus to corporate accountability.
He said an interview with TASS that the automation systems of Russian manufacturers comply with the highest levels of international automation processes
Meta's chief people officer Janelle Gale indicated that further layoffs are possible, despite recent cuts affecting 8,000 employees. Gale acknowledged the impact on morale and stated the company will continue to manage costs responsibly and evolve teams as needed. CEO Mark Zuckerberg clarified that AI automation is not the primary driver of layoffs, though it enhances team efficiency.
South Korean micro drama producer Vigloo is investing 30% of its budget in AI, enabling it to produce shows in one month instead of three and at a fifth of the cost. Despite this efficiency, the company faces growing pressure from China's AI-driven micro drama industry.
