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AI writing is the technology's bleakest use case

AI can enhance creativity and efficiency, but reliance on it for writing may undermine personal expression and understanding of the material.

UK politics

OpenAI pulls plug on Stargate UK, leaving Starmer's AI superpower pitch in tatters

fromwww.housingwire.com

10 hours ago

Human expertise in an AI world: Why partnership still wins

Organizations are successfully integrating human expertise with AI to create usable solutions faster than traditional development methods.

fromAbove the Law

Law

On-Demand Webinar: The Path To AI Maturity In The Legal Industry - Above the Law

fromBusiness Insider

Former Google X exec warns the AI era will break the old rules

Modern AI represents a new intelligence that learns and operates with agency, posing risks from human directives rather than intelligence itself.

You're looking at the AI revolution all wrong, top economist says: 40% unemployment and a 3-day work week are the same thing | Fortune

AI could lead to shorter work weeks and more leisure time instead of just unemployment.

AI writing is the technology's bleakest use case

AI can enhance creativity and efficiency, but reliance on it for writing may undermine personal expression and understanding of the material.

UK politics

OpenAI pulls plug on Stargate UK, leaving Starmer's AI superpower pitch in tatters

OpenAI has paused its Stargate UK data centre project due to high energy prices and copyright issues, impacting Britain's AI ambitions.

fromwww.housingwire.com

10 hours ago

Human expertise in an AI world: Why partnership still wins

Organizations are successfully integrating human expertise with AI to create usable solutions faster than traditional development methods.

Law

fromAbove the Law

On-Demand Webinar: The Path To AI Maturity In The Legal Industry - Above the Law

Artificial intelligence is essential for legal professionals, requiring a strategic approach to transition from experimentation to full business transformation.

fromBusiness Insider

Former Google X exec warns the AI era will break the old rules

Modern AI represents a new intelligence that learns and operates with agency, posing risks from human directives rather than intelligence itself.

more#artificial-intelligence

You're looking at the AI revolution all wrong, top economist says: 40% unemployment and a 3-day work week are the same thing | Fortune

AI could lead to shorter work weeks and more leisure time instead of just unemployment.

fromLos Angeles Times

8 hours ago

Commentary: Wipe out a 'civilization'? Minor stuff compared with what just happened in AI

Anthropic warns its powerful AI could disrupt civilization by hacking secure systems, raising severe concerns for economies and national security.

Canada news

fromwww.cbc.ca

18 hours ago

Environment Canada to use AI in new weather forecasting model | CBC News

Environment and Climate Change Canada will enhance weather forecasts using a hybrid model that combines AI and traditional forecasting methods.

fromNextgov.com

CIA plans for 'AI coworkers', deputy director says

CIA plans to integrate AI tools into analysts' workflows to enhance intelligence-gathering and analysis capabilities.

fromwww.businessinsider.com

Is law school worth it? California's top lawyer says yes.

Rob Bonta believes a law degree is worth the investment despite rising costs and the impact of AI on the legal profession.

Business

from24/7 Wall St.

Intel Stock Is Up 225% in a Year but Wall Street Still Isn't Buying It

Intel's stock has surged 225.2% in a year, but current valuation and financials raise concerns about sustainability.

Analysts See 44% Upside for Meta (META) Stock After $300 Billion March Selloff

Meta Platforms has a current stock price of $597 with a Wall Street target of $860.25, indicating a potential 44% upside.

fromThe Motley Fool

Marketing tech

The Pullback in Meta Could Be a Gift. Here's Whether to Take It. | The Motley Fool

Tech industry

from24/7 Wall St.

Analysts See 44% Upside for Meta (META) Stock After $300 Billion March Selloff

Meta Platforms has a current stock price of $597 with a Wall Street target of $860.25, indicating a potential 44% upside.

Marketing tech

fromThe Motley Fool

The Pullback in Meta Could Be a Gift. Here's Whether to Take It. | The Motley Fool

Meta Platforms' stock drop is seen as a buying opportunity due to strong business fundamentals and AI growth prospects.

more#meta-platforms

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fromwww.businessinsider.com

Qualcomm acquires Cornell AI software startup | Cornell Chronicle

"They say 99% of companies fail, so to be that 1% of successful exits is super exciting," Weatherspoon said.

European startups

#tech-layoffs

Media industry

One of Kalshi's fastest-growing markets is about tech layoffs, cofounders say

Kalshi's market on tech layoffs is rapidly growing, indicating significant concerns about job security in the tech sector.

fromwww.theguardian.com

Tech companies are cutting jobs and betting on AI. The payoff is far from guaranteed

Tech workers face job insecurity as AI investments lead to significant layoffs across major companies, despite AI's current limitations in replacing human roles.

fromwww.businessinsider.com

One of Kalshi's fastest-growing markets is about tech layoffs, cofounders say

Kalshi's market on tech layoffs is rapidly growing, indicating significant concerns about job security in the tech sector.

fromwww.theguardian.com

Tech companies are cutting jobs and betting on AI. The payoff is far from guaranteed

Tech workers face job insecurity as AI investments lead to significant layoffs across major companies, despite AI's current limitations in replacing human roles.

more#tech-layoffs

#ai

fromWIRED

Meta's New AI Model Gives Mark Zuckerberg a Seat at the Big Kid's Table

Meta launched Muse Spark, an advanced AI model aimed at creating personal superintelligence and enhancing creativity and productivity.

fromFuturism

AI Expert Says It's Time to Stop Freaking Out About AI Taking Our Jobs

AI is not likely to cause widespread unemployment soon, contrary to popular belief.

fromWIRED

Meta's New AI Model Gives Mark Zuckerberg a Seat at the Big Kid's Table

Meta launched Muse Spark, an advanced AI model aimed at creating personal superintelligence and enhancing creativity and productivity.

fromFuturism

AI Expert Says It's Time to Stop Freaking Out About AI Taking Our Jobs

AI is not likely to cause widespread unemployment soon, contrary to popular belief.

ProPublica's union staged a 24-hour strike over AI, job protections - Poynter

ProPublica workers staged a strike over contract negotiations, focusing on protections against layoffs in an AI-driven industry.

Education

Interview with Sujay Thakur: Building Vision from the Ground Up

Sujay Thakur is a multifaceted entrepreneur focused on real estate, education innovation, and sustainable growth.

fromwww.theguardian.com

It's finally happened: I'm now worried about AI. And consulting ChatGPT did nothing to allay my fears | Emma Brockes

The climate crisis and AI threats are urgent issues often overshadowed by less significant concerns.

US Elections

fromThe Nation

The Great AI Grift

Trump's AI Action Plan aims to establish U.S. dominance in artificial intelligence, prioritizing industry interests and technological infrastructure.

Real estate

fromwww.dw.com

Will AI doom office space to history?

Artificial intelligence is significantly impacting the commercial real estate sector, raising concerns about the future of human roles in advisory services.

Non-profit organizations

fromNextgov.com

VA's FY27 budget proposal seeks funding for additional AI adoption

The White House plans to increase funding for the Department of Veterans Affairs to enhance artificial intelligence tools in fiscal year 2027.

World politics

fromwww.aljazeera.com

How AI is being used to target Palestinians

Emerging military technology, particularly AI, is reshaping warfare and impacting lives in conflict zones like Gaza.

fromABC7 San Francisco

Intellectual property law

Google engineer rejected by colleges uses AI to sue UCs and others for racial discrimination

A father is suing universities for racial discrimination after his son was rejected from 16 colleges despite high academic achievements.

fromIPWatchdog.com | Patents & Intellectual Property Law

Patent Monetization: Markets, Misaligned Incentives, and the AI Inflection Point | IPWatchdog Unleashed

The incentive structure for innovation has eroded, disadvantaging individual inventors and leading to a decline in long-term innovation output.

Silicon Valley

Sam Altman and Vinod Khosla agree: AI will break the economy. Their fix is no income tax for most Americans | Fortune

Vinod Khosla proposed eliminating federal income taxes for those earning under $100,000, aligning with OpenAI's economic reform ideas for the AI age.

Mental health

fromPsychology Today

A New Narrative for Planetary Health in the Hybrid Era

Perceiving crises as external leads to helplessness and disengagement, while recognizing agency fosters positive outcomes and behavior change.

Online marketing

fromForbes

5 Marketing Skills That Will Boost Your Pay In 2026

Mastering emerging marketing skills like AI and automation can significantly boost earning potential by 2026.

Careers

Laid off? Lean on your relationships, not your network

Job cuts due to AI are rising, emphasizing the importance of building strong relationships before layoffs occur.

Business

fromAxios

Why JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon isn't sweating private credit

Private credit market totals $1.8 trillion, with risks acknowledged but not seen as systemic by major financial institutions.

fromArs Technica

From folding boxes to fixing vacuums, GEN-1 robotics model hits 99% reliability

GEN-1 is a new AI system by Generalist achieving high success rates in physical tasks, adapting quickly and improvising solutions.

Associated Press starts offering buyouts to newspaper journalists amid wider AI transformation | Fortune

The Associated Press is offering buyouts to U.S. journalists to shift focus from print journalism to visual journalism and new revenue sources.

fromNieman Lab

The AP is offering buyouts in a pivot away from newspapers

The Associated Press is shifting focus from newspapers to visual journalism and AI-driven revenue sources due to declining newspaper income.

Associated Press starts offering buyouts to newspaper journalists amid wider AI transformation | Fortune

The Associated Press is offering buyouts to U.S. journalists to shift focus from print journalism to visual journalism and new revenue sources.

fromNieman Lab

The AP is offering buyouts in a pivot away from newspapers

The Associated Press is shifting focus from newspapers to visual journalism and AI-driven revenue sources due to declining newspaper income.

more#associated-press

Apple

The Apple App store is seeing an unexpected phenomenon. Is vibe coding behind it?

The surge in new apps on Apple's App Store is driven by 'vibe coding' using AI tools for faster app development.

fromNextgov.com

Secret Service is embedding AI experts across the agency

The U.S. Secret Service is hiring AI specialists to enhance the use of artificial intelligence within the agency.

Law

fromAbove the Law

Legal Ethics Roundup: Bondi Out, Bove Recusal, 'Strip Law,' 60% Judges Use AI While Sanctions Continue For Lawyers, Viral Judge Videos & More - Above the Law

AI-generated errors in legal documents are leading to increased sanctions against attorneys.

Online learning

fromeLearning Industry

From Passive To Purposeful: How AI Is Reshaping Corporate Learning Strategies In 2026

AI is transforming corporate learning from passive models to personalized, contextual training that enhances retention and performance.

European startups

fromTechCrunch

Spain's Xoople raises $130 million Series B to map the Earth for AI | TechCrunch

Xoople aims to provide high-quality satellite data for AI applications, securing $130 million in funding and partnering with L3Harris Technologies.

fromInside Higher Ed | Higher Education News, Events and Jobs

UChicago Receives $50M Gift to Hire AI Expert Faculty

The University of Chicago received a $50 million gift to recruit faculty using AI across various disciplines.

fromwww.npr.org

Hollywood studios reach a tentative agreement with writers union

Writers Guild of America and AMPTP reached a tentative four-year agreement, ensuring health plan sustainability and addressing free work challenges.

from24/7 Wall St.

NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang Says AGI Is Here. If He's Right, These Stocks Win Big

Jensen Huang claims that AGI has been achieved, prompting investors to reassess potential impacts on productivity and industry transformation.

Education

Meet a former VC who has a plan to prepare American students for an AI-disrupted future | Fortune

American education must adapt to prepare students for a rapidly changing workforce influenced by artificial intelligence.

fromThe Bootstrapped Founder

6 days ago

OpenAI's flagship UK data centre hits the buffers in blow to Starmer's AI ambitions

OpenAI announced plans for its Stargate program, a global data center initiative valued at $500bn, to be established in the UK, specifically at Cobalt Park on Tyneside. The project aimed to house around 8,000 Nvidia AI processors by the first quarter of 2026, but that deadline has now passed without any construction starting.

London startup

Bootstrapping

Building in Public: Risks and Strategies for Founders

Radical transparency in business can lead to success, but current dynamics may pose risks that could jeopardize a company's future.

fromPoynter

Three ways AI is making reliable information harder to find - Poynter

AI is disrupting information consumption, leading to misinformation and challenges in staying informed amidst economic crises and news deserts.

Tech industry

fromwww.npr.org

What's next for Meta in the wake of trial losses and layoffs?

Meta faces significant challenges with legal rulings and a shift in focus from the Metaverse to artificial intelligence.

Real estate

fromwww.housingwire.com

PartnerOne finalizes acquisition of Mortgage Cadence

Mortgage Cadence will enhance its capabilities under PartnerOne, focusing on long-term growth and innovation in loan origination technology.

Science

fromNature

Breakthrough computer chip tech could help meet 'monumental demand' driven by AI

A new light source enables the creation of 8 nm wide structures on silicon wafers, increasing transistor density for advanced computer chips.

fromNieman Lab

Amid internal uncertainty, the VTDigger's new union contract guarantees journalists' input on AI use

VTDigger Guild ratified a new contract ensuring salary increases, more paid time off, and provisions regarding the use of artificial intelligence.

#data-centers

Silicon Valley

fromLos Angeles Times

'You're a liar.' Why the world's biggest building boom has run into a wall in California

Public opposition to data centers in California is rising, impacting investment and job creation in the state.

Data science

fromThe Walrus

Data Centres Are on Track to Wreck the Planet. Can We Stop Them? | The Walrus

Hyperscaled data centers consume massive power and water, raising concerns about their environmental impact.

Silicon Valley

fromLos Angeles Times

'You're a liar.' Why the world's biggest building boom has run into a wall in California

Public opposition to data centers in California is rising, impacting investment and job creation in the state.

Data science

fromThe Walrus

fromNonprofit Quarterly | Civic News. Empowering Nonprofits. Advancing Justice.

Data Centres Are on Track to Wreck the Planet. Can We Stop Them? | The Walrus

Hyperscaled data centers consume massive power and water, raising concerns about their environmental impact.

more#data-centers

Fundraising

Using AI for Fundraising Still Requires Human Strategy | Nonprofit Quarterly | Civic News. Empowering Nonprofits. Advancing Justice.

AI should support strategy in nonprofit fundraising, not replace the essential human elements of trust and relationship building.

Venture

SpaceX files for record-breaking IPO with $1.75tn valuation target

SpaceX is preparing for a historic IPO that may value the company at over $1.75 trillion, following its merger with xAI.

Data science

fromComputerworld

AI project 'failure' has little to do with AI

The reliability of genAI is compromised by various factors, necessitating independent verification of its outputs.

Business intelligence

fromComputerWeekly.com

Wireless AI paradox emerges as Wi-Fi evolves into strategic growth engine | Computer Weekly

Strategic investments in wireless and AI are crucial for businesses to achieve operational efficiency and productivity gains.

Marketing

fromForbes

Here's How To Be Irreplaceable When AI Can Displace PR

A strong personal brand is essential for PR professionals to remain irreplaceable in the face of AI disruption.

fromInside Higher Ed | Higher Education News, Events and Jobs

Despite Skepticism, Widespread AI Use at Cal State

The California State University system shows significant AI tool usage among students, faculty, and staff, despite some skepticism about its role in education.

fromInside Higher Ed | Higher Education News, Events and Jobs

AI Pushing Students to Consider Changing Majors, Data Shows

Nearly half of college students are reconsidering their majors due to concerns about AI's impact on the job market.

Psychology

fromLesswrong

A Mirror Test For LLMs - LessWrong

A new measure of LLM self-awareness is proposed, but current models ultimately fall short in demonstrating true self-awareness.

Tech industry

fromThe Motley Fool