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#big-tech
fromwww.businessinsider.com
17 hours ago
Tech industry

Big Tech's hiring boom is over. 2 charts show where its workforce stands now.

Big Tech's workforce remains stable despite over 100,000 layoffs since 2022, with headcounts largely unchanged from 2022 levels.
Tech industry
fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago

Tech CEOs suddenly love blaming AI for mass job cuts. Why?

Job cuts in Big Tech are increasingly justified by advancements in artificial intelligence, shifting away from traditional explanations like efficiency and over-hiring.
Tech industry
fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago

Tech CEOs suddenly love blaming AI for mass job cuts. Why?

Job cuts in Big Tech are increasingly justified by advancements in artificial intelligence, shifting away from traditional explanations like efficiency and over-hiring.
US Elections
fromThe Nation
1 day ago

The Great AI Grift

Trump's AI Action Plan aims to establish U.S. dominance in artificial intelligence, prioritizing industry interests and technological infrastructure.
#anthropic
Intellectual property law
fromWIRED
4 hours ago

Anthropic Supply-Chain Risk Label Should Stay In Place, Appeals Court Says

Anthropic's supply-chain risk designation remains after a DC court ruling, conflicting with a previous San Francisco decision.
Tech industry
fromTNW | Anthropic
1 day ago

Anthropic signs biggest compute deal yet with Google and Broadcom as run rate hits $30bn | TNW

Anthropic secures 3.5 gigawatts of Google TPU capacity via Broadcom, marking a significant infrastructure commitment and revenue growth surpassing $30bn.
Intellectual property law
fromWIRED
4 hours ago

Anthropic Supply-Chain Risk Label Should Stay In Place, Appeals Court Says

Anthropic's supply-chain risk designation remains after a DC court ruling, conflicting with a previous San Francisco decision.
Tech industry
fromTNW | Anthropic
1 day ago

Anthropic signs biggest compute deal yet with Google and Broadcom as run rate hits $30bn | TNW

Anthropic secures 3.5 gigawatts of Google TPU capacity via Broadcom, marking a significant infrastructure commitment and revenue growth surpassing $30bn.
#artificial-intelligence
Artificial intelligence
fromTechCrunch
6 hours ago

AWS boss explains why investing billions in both Anthropic and OpenAI is an OK conflict | TechCrunch

Amazon's $50 billion investment in OpenAI reflects its experience managing conflicts of interest in competitive partnerships.
Privacy professionals
fromComputerworld
1 hour ago

Questions raised about how LinkedIn uses the petabytes of data it collects

LinkedIn users should limit identifiable data exposure and treat the platform as potentially hostile until BrowserGate allegations are verified.
Careers
fromwww.businessinsider.com
17 hours ago

I was laid off from Oracle after almost 10 years. It felt cold, but it taught me an important lesson about priorities.

Having a backup plan and a strong network is crucial during unexpected job loss.
#intel
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
11 hours ago

Intel Jumps 8%: The TeraFab Excitement Is Real, but Is the Valuation Stretched?

Intel stock surges 8% due to TeraFab partnership, raising questions about valuation versus fundamentals.
Toronto startup
from24/7 Wall St.
1 day ago

Intel Rises 3% as SpaceX, Tesla, and xAI Tap Chip Giant for Ambitious TeraFab Project

Intel's stock rose 3% after partnering with SpaceX, Tesla, and xAI on the TeraFab semiconductor initiative.
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
11 hours ago

Intel Jumps 8%: The TeraFab Excitement Is Real, but Is the Valuation Stretched?

Intel stock surges 8% due to TeraFab partnership, raising questions about valuation versus fundamentals.
Toronto startup
from24/7 Wall St.
1 day ago

Intel Rises 3% as SpaceX, Tesla, and xAI Tap Chip Giant for Ambitious TeraFab Project

Intel's stock rose 3% after partnering with SpaceX, Tesla, and xAI on the TeraFab semiconductor initiative.
#cybersecurity
Information security
fromZDNET
1 day ago

Apple, Google, and Microsoft join Anthropic's Project Glasswing to defend world's most critical software

AI is being utilized to enhance cybersecurity by identifying hidden bugs and addressing shared infrastructure risks.
fromTNW | Anthropic
11 hours ago
Information security

Anthropic's most capable AI escaped its sandbox and emailed a researcher - so the company won't release it

Information security
fromZDNET
1 day ago

Apple, Google, and Microsoft join Anthropic's Project Glasswing to defend world's most critical software

AI is being utilized to enhance cybersecurity by identifying hidden bugs and addressing shared infrastructure risks.
Information security
fromTNW | Anthropic
11 hours ago

Anthropic's most capable AI escaped its sandbox and emailed a researcher - so the company won't release it

Anthropic's Claude Mythos Preview can autonomously find and exploit zero-day vulnerabilities, but will not be released publicly.
Information security
fromTechzine Global
17 hours ago

Anthropic is testing the Mythos AI model for cybersecurity

Claude Mythos is a new frontier model by Anthropic with strong cybersecurity capabilities, focusing on both detecting and exploiting vulnerabilities.
#apple
Apple
from24/7 Wall St.
1 day ago

Apple is Smart to Hold the Line Amid the AI-Coded App Boom

Apple's cautious AI strategy prioritizes app integrity and transparency over rapid adoption of AI-coded applications.
fromSilicon Canals
1 day ago
Apple

Apple's Supreme Court bid could redefine who controls platform pricing across the app economy - Silicon Canals

Apple
from24/7 Wall St.
1 day ago

Apple is Smart to Hold the Line Amid the AI-Coded App Boom

Apple's cautious AI strategy prioritizes app integrity and transparency over rapid adoption of AI-coded applications.
Apple
fromWIRED
1 day ago

How the Vision Pro Rollout Inflamed Tensions at Apple

Apple's Vision Pro headset rollout faced significant challenges despite extensive training and secrecy measures for retail employees.
Apple
fromSilicon Canals
1 day ago

Apple's Supreme Court bid could redefine who controls platform pricing across the app economy - Silicon Canals

Apple petitions the U.S. Supreme Court to overturn a contempt ruling regarding its 27% commission on external payment systems in the App Store.
Apple
from24/7 Wall St.
2 days ago

Apple's Record $143 Billion Quarter Exposes Just How Far Tesla Has Fallen

Apple's record earnings contrast sharply with Tesla's declining revenue and net income, highlighting divergent business trajectories.
Apple
from24/7 Wall St.
6 days ago

Microsoft vs. Apple: $30B AI Buildout vs $85B iPhone Surge

Apple and Microsoft demonstrate contrasting strategies in technology growth, with Apple focusing on hardware monetization and Microsoft on AI infrastructure development.
Apple
fromAxios
1 week ago

Apple hires Google exec to lead AI marketing

Rincon has been appointed VP of product marketing for AI at Apple, focusing on enhancing Siri's capabilities.
#microsoft
fromThe Verge
9 hours ago
Software development

Microsoft's executive shake-up continues as developer division chief resigns

fromGeekWire
4 hours ago
Tech industry

Microsoft Moves: Longtime exec Julia Liuson to retire; new accessibility chief; and other changes

Artificial intelligence
fromFuturism
9 hours ago

Microsoft Mocked for Terms of Service That Admit Copilot Is for "Entertainment Purposes Only"

Microsoft's Copilot AI is criticized for being unreliable despite its integration into Windows, leading to user frustration and skepticism.
fromThe Verge
9 hours ago
Software development

Microsoft's executive shake-up continues as developer division chief resigns

Tech industry
fromGeekWire
4 hours ago

Microsoft Moves: Longtime exec Julia Liuson to retire; new accessibility chief; and other changes

Microsoft is undergoing significant executive changes, including Julia Liuson's retirement and new appointments in accessibility and marketing roles.
Artificial intelligence
fromFuturism
9 hours ago

Microsoft Mocked for Terms of Service That Admit Copilot Is for "Entertainment Purposes Only"

Microsoft's Copilot AI is criticized for being unreliable despite its integration into Windows, leading to user frustration and skepticism.
#openai
fromSlate Magazine
1 day ago
Media industry

One of Tech's Biggest Companies Just Spent Hundreds of Millions on a Talk Show. That Should Worry Us All.

Artificial intelligence
fromThe Verge
13 hours ago

The vibes are off at OpenAI

OpenAI faces instability despite significant funding and brand recognition, with recent controversies and project discontinuations raising questions about its future.
Media industry
fromSlate Magazine
1 day ago

One of Tech's Biggest Companies Just Spent Hundreds of Millions on a Talk Show. That Should Worry Us All.

OpenAI acquired the TBPN podcast, raising concerns about editorial independence and potential influence over tech media.
Media industry
fromIntelligencer
1 day ago

AI's 'Big Tobacco' Moment Is Coming

OpenAI is shifting focus from broad strategies to targeted investments, exemplified by its acquisition of TBPN, a video podcast platform.
Silicon Valley
fromThe New Yorker
2 days ago

Sam Altman May Control Our Future-Can He Be Trusted?

Doubts about OpenAI's leadership arise from secret memos questioning the integrity of CEO Sam Altman and his management practices.
Artificial intelligence
fromThe Verge
13 hours ago

The vibes are off at OpenAI

OpenAI faces instability despite significant funding and brand recognition, with recent controversies and project discontinuations raising questions about its future.
#ai
fromWIRED
8 hours ago
Artificial intelligence

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

fromKqed
1 day ago
Mental health

Google Updates Suicide, Self-Harm Safeguards in Gemini as AI Lawsuits Mount | KQED

Information security
fromWIRED
1 day ago

Anthropic Teams Up With Its Rivals to Keep AI From Hacking Everything

Anthropic announced Mythos Preview and Project Glasswing to address cybersecurity challenges posed by advanced AI models.
Information security
fromTechCrunch
1 day ago

Anthropic debuts preview of powerful new AI model Mythos in new cybersecurity initiative | TechCrunch

Anthropic released Mythos, a powerful AI model for cybersecurity, to select partners for scanning software vulnerabilities under Project Glasswing.
Artificial intelligence
fromWIRED
8 hours ago

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.
Mental health
fromKqed
1 day ago

Google Updates Suicide, Self-Harm Safeguards in Gemini as AI Lawsuits Mount | KQED

Google's Gemini chatbot will direct users to a support hotline during potential crises related to suicide or self-harm.
Careers
fromNext Big Idea Club
22 hours ago

In the Age of AI, Your Differences Are Your Superpower

AI is transforming work by focusing on tasks rather than job titles, allowing individuals to shape their careers actively.
Information security
fromWIRED
1 day ago

Anthropic Teams Up With Its Rivals to Keep AI From Hacking Everything

Anthropic announced Mythos Preview and Project Glasswing to address cybersecurity challenges posed by advanced AI models.
Information security
fromTechCrunch
1 day ago

Anthropic debuts preview of powerful new AI model Mythos in new cybersecurity initiative | TechCrunch

Anthropic released Mythos, a powerful AI model for cybersecurity, to select partners for scanning software vulnerabilities under Project Glasswing.
Silicon Valley
fromSFGATE
15 hours ago

The San Francisco tech world's most boring shoe is finally dead

Allbirds, once a dominant shoe brand for tech workers, sold for $39 million, marking a significant decline from its peak valuation.
Remote teams
fromSFGATE
1 day ago

Oracle cuts more than 700 jobs in California amid massive round of layoffs

Oracle laid off over 700 employees in California, part of a larger reduction affecting 30,000 workers globally.
#uber
Tech industry
fromTechCrunch
1 day ago

Uber is the latest to be won over by Amazon's AI chips | TechCrunch

Uber is expanding its AWS cloud services contract, utilizing Amazon's Graviton chips and testing Trainium3, signaling competition with Google and Oracle.
Tech industry
fromTechCrunch
1 day ago

Uber is the latest to be won over by Amazon's AI chips | TechCrunch

Uber is expanding its AWS cloud services contract, utilizing Amazon's Graviton chips and testing Trainium3, signaling competition with Google and Oracle.
Mental health
fromEngadget
1 day ago

Google updates Gemini's mental health safeguards

Google's Gemini chatbot now features a crisis hotline module for better mental health support.
fromNew Relic
1 week ago

New Relic Earns Equality 100 Award in Human Rights Campaign Foundation's 2026 Corporate Equality Index

I am proud of the work that New Relic has done to create an inclusive and welcoming workplace. This accomplishment underscores our commitment both in the U.S. and globally.
Social justice
Social media marketing
fromThe Motley Fool
2 days ago

This Is a Troubling Trend Meta Platforms Investors Should Watch Out for in Future Quarters | The Motley Fool

Meta Platforms faces challenges as expenses grow faster than revenue, impacting earnings growth and stock performance.
UX design
fromFast Company
2 days ago

3 things to consider when choosing a software development partner

Client assumptions in vendor selection significantly influence project outcomes, often more than technology choices.
Left-wing politics
fromFortune
2 days ago

America's CEOs have become reluctant guardians of democracy | Fortune

Business leaders have historically played a crucial role in promoting democracy and social justice in America.
Fashion & style
fromwww.businessinsider.com
3 days ago

I work in Big Tech and always dress up for the office. My rule? No crop tops, but tight dresses are on a case-by-case basis.

Dressing professionally has positively influenced career outcomes for Crystal McDuffy, a marketing manager in tech.
Higher education
fromThe Nation
5 days ago

How Gaza Broke Big Tech's Campus Pipeline

Students are protesting the use of technology in military actions, particularly in relation to Israel's actions in Gaza.
Careers
fromSilicon Canals
12 hours ago

I've watched three generations enter the workforce, and what Gen Z calls "hustle culture" is what my generation simply called showing up - but before you dismiss that as boomer arrogance, there's something underneath it worth understanding - Silicon Canals

Generational differences in work ethic reflect changing economic realities and expectations around fulfillment and mental health in the workplace.
Software development
fromDevOps.com
20 hours ago

Google's Next Coding Agent Could Change How Developers Think About Their Work - DevOps.com

Google's Jitro project aims to revolutionize coding agents from task execution to outcome-driven development.
Business
fromFortune
13 hours ago

Why Oracle's new CFO Hilary Maxson is key to its AI ambitions | Fortune

Hilary Maxson becomes Oracle's CFO amid significant investments in AI infrastructure, emphasizing financial stewardship and managing capital-intensive growth.
Environment
fromFortune
1 week ago

Big tech was embracing clean energy and turning a corner on climate change. Then AI data centers arrived | Fortune

Tech companies are struggling to meet climate goals due to rising emissions and increased energy demands from data centers.
fromEngadget
2 days ago

Three YouTubers accuse Apple of illegal scraping to train its AI models

The creators claimed that Apple's video scraping was used to train its generative AI products, adding that the tech giant's 'massive financial success would not have been possible without the video content created' by the YouTubers.
Intellectual property law
Women in technology
fromFast Company
2 days ago

Sheryl Sandberg's Lean In is fighting the gender gap in AI adoption

Lean In focuses on addressing the gender gap in AI adoption, revealing that men use AI more frequently than women in the workplace.
fromElectronic Frontier Foundation
1 week ago

US Tech Companies Must be Accountable in US Courts for Facilitating Persecution and Torture Abroad, EFF Urges US Supreme Court

Texas deputies queried Flock Safety's surveillance data in an abortion investigation, contradicting the narrative promoted by the company and the Johnson County Sheriff that she was 'being searched for as a missing person.'
Privacy technologies
Digital life
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

The era of invincibility is over': the week that brought big tech to heel

Social media companies were found liable for designing addictive products, marking a significant shift in accountability for tech giants.
Software development
fromMedium
23 hours ago

The AI Divide: Engineers Who Multiply Problems vs Engineers Who Eliminate Them

Writing code is now cheap, but the consequences of mistakes in software development remain costly and can scale quickly.
fromComputerworld
1 day ago

Apple's Mac grabs 11% of US enterprise market share

The MacBook Air maintained its place on the throne as 'Most Popular Notebook,' with Apple boosting memory to 16GB while pruning $100 off the cost.
Apple
fromThe Verge
1 day ago

Intel will help build Elon Musk's Terafab AI chip factory

Terafab will close the gap between today's chip production and the future's demand - a future among the stars. This reflects the ambitious vision behind the project, aiming to meet the growing needs of AI technology.
Toronto startup
Silicon Valley
fromTechzine Global
1 day ago

Concerns about the AI ecosystem following Nvidia deal

Nvidia's acquisition of SchedMD raises concerns about control over Slurm, an essential tool for AI and supercomputing.
Tech industry
from24/7 Wall St.
1 day ago

Broadcom Surges 6% as AI Deals With Google and Anthropic Supercharge Revenue Visibility

Broadcom shares rose 6% after announcing long-term AI supply agreements with Google and Anthropic, despite broader tech sector declines.
fromwww.businessinsider.com
17 hours ago

Former Instagram VP shares 5 tips for young software engineers

Curiosity is key for young engineers. Asking a lot of questions is a great way to build relationships within a company, according to James Everingham.
Careers
#elon-musk
Toronto startup
fromFuturism
1 day ago

Elon Musk Secretly Shared His Number One Priority at Tesla and It Really Says It All

Elon Musk's primary motivation at Tesla is to minimize his work hours to focus on his passion for rockets.
Toronto startup
fromFuturism
1 day ago

Elon Musk Secretly Shared His Number One Priority at Tesla and It Really Says It All

Elon Musk's primary motivation at Tesla is to minimize his work hours to focus on his passion for rockets.
Privacy professionals
fromThe Verge
6 days ago

Pinterest said he violated laid-off colleagues' privacy. Now he's going public

A former Pinterest engineer claims he was unjustly fired for sharing a tool that revealed employee layoffs.
#meta
Tech industry
fromEntrepreneur
1 day ago

Here's How Much Meta Pays Employees - Including a Role Earning $650,000

Meta offers high salaries, with most workers earning between $150,000 and $250,000, and top roles earning significantly more.
Tech industry
fromEntrepreneur
1 day ago

Here's How Much Meta Pays Employees - Including a Role Earning $650,000

Meta offers high salaries, with most workers earning between $150,000 and $250,000, and top roles earning significantly more.
Apple
fromEngadget
2 days ago

Apple will again appeal to the Supreme Court in battle with Epic Games

Epic Games and Apple are escalating their legal battle over commission fees on mobile purchases via third-party payment systems.
Artificial intelligence
fromWIRED
9 hours ago

Anthropic's New Product Aims to Handle the Hard Part of Building AI Agents

Anthropic launched Claude Managed Agents to simplify building and deploying AI agents for businesses, enhancing its enterprise offerings.
Privacy professionals
fromWIRED
1 week ago

California Suspends Enforcement of Law Requiring VCs to Report Diversity Data

California suspended a new regulation requiring venture capital firms to report demographic data about startup founders amid public criticism.
fromSan Jose Spotlight
1 week ago

Silicon Valley's tech world takes center stage in state politics - San Jose Spotlight

In the 17th Congressional District, incumbent Rep. Ro Khanna is facing a challenge from tech founder Ethan Agarwal, a fellow Democrat. Agarwal is an opponent of the ballot initiative to levy a one-time, 5% wealth tax on Californians with more than $1 billion in assets.
Silicon Valley
Tech industry
fromeLearning Industry
2 weeks ago

Tech Giants Today: How Big Tech Companies Shape Innovation And Competition

Tech giants dominate the market, influencing competition, innovation, and strategic planning for smaller companies.
Artificial intelligence
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

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.
Artificial intelligence
fromEntrepreneur
1 day ago

Sam Altman Says AI Will Soon Cause Widespread Job Loss. His Solution Is 'Robot Taxes' and Wealth Sharing.

Sam Altman warns that capitalism cannot handle the impending disruptions from AI superintelligence and proposes a new social contract for America.
Artificial intelligence
fromFortune
2 days ago

Sam Altman's big pitch to fix the big AI mess sounds like Jamie Dimon's: a 4-day workweek and a big new tax on rich people like him | Fortune

Sam Altman proposes taxing AI's corporate winners to support workers and mitigate labor market disruptions.
Artificial intelligence
fromTechCrunch
2 days ago

OpenAI's vision for the AI economy: public wealth funds, robot taxes, and a four-day work week | TechCrunch

OpenAI proposes policy changes to address economic impacts of AI, focusing on wealth distribution, systemic risk reduction, and access to AI capabilities.
Women
fromComputerWeekly.com
2 months ago

What will the DEI landscape of the tech sector look like in 2026? | Computer Weekly

Women's representation in tech increased from 16% in 2015 to 22% in 2025, but achieving parity requires adding over 530,000 women—more than doubling current numbers.
Tech industry
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

Welcome to Big Tech's show-your-work era

Big Tech is increasing employee surveillance and performance metrics in 2026 to enforce productivity amid heavy AI investment and job-market uncertainty.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Clendaniel: Declining morality of Silicon Valley's tech leaders dragging down the nation

For 40 years I have been a proud valley resident. But I am increasingly appalled by how our tech leaders are shaping our future. And, more recently, embarrassed for the valley. The links to Jeffrey Epstein. The trips to Mar-a-Lago. The donation of millions for monuments to President Trump's ego. The failure to use power and technology to call out the cruelty and lies that are the backbone of the current administration.
Tech industry
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