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Artificial intelligence

A Yale economist says AGI won't automate most jobs-because they're not worth the trouble | Fortune

fromSan Jose Spotlight

17 hours ago

Non-profit organizations

San Jose wants to spin off AI policy initiative - San Jose Spotlight

Marketing tech

20 hours ago

2 Top Oversold Tech Stocks to Buy Before They Soar | The Motley Fool

Companies are heavily investing in AI infrastructure, raising concerns about long-term profitability and impacting tech stock prices.

19 hours ago

For most workplace tasks, AI is good enough to pass but not good enough to impress, MIT finds | Fortune

AI technology is improving but still struggles to meet quality standards in many workplace tasks.

1 hour ago

The AI gold rush is real - but great companies don't need to mine it | Fortune

AI dominates investment conversations, but not all successful companies need to be AI-focused.

NYC startup

fromHoodline

2 hours ago

Flatiron AI Upstart Clay Snags Nearly $10 Million In Hochul Tax Credits

Governor Kathy Hochul is investing nearly $10 million in AI company Clay to expand its headquarters and create jobs in Manhattan.

6 hours ago

A Yale economist says AGI won't automate most jobs-because they're not worth the trouble | Fortune

Most human work won't be automated; it's often not important enough to replace.

Non-profit organizations

fromSan Jose Spotlight

17 hours ago

San Jose wants to spin off AI policy initiative - San Jose Spotlight

Artificial intelligence can enhance government operations, but raises concerns about data security, privacy, and workforce displacement.

Marketing tech

20 hours ago

2 Top Oversold Tech Stocks to Buy Before They Soar | The Motley Fool

Companies are heavily investing in AI infrastructure, raising concerns about long-term profitability and impacting tech stock prices.

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19 hours ago

For most workplace tasks, AI is good enough to pass but not good enough to impress, MIT finds | Fortune

AI technology is improving but still struggles to meet quality standards in many workplace tasks.

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

OpenAI's data center plans in the UK have stalled, impacting the country's AI growth strategy.

fromTechCrunch

OpenAI, not yet public, raises $3B from retail investors in monster $122B fund raise | TechCrunch

OpenAI raised $122 billion at an $852 billion valuation, preparing for an IPO and expanding its financial capabilities for AI development.

fromTNW | Artificial-Intelligence

OpenAI closes $122B round at $852B valuation, opens door to retail investors

OpenAI closed a funding round of $122 billion, valuing the company at $852 billion, with plans for an IPO by late 2026.

London startup

fromBusiness Matters

4 hours ago

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

OpenAI's data center plans in the UK have stalled, impacting the country's AI growth strategy.

fromTechCrunch

OpenAI, not yet public, raises $3B from retail investors in monster $122B fund raise | TechCrunch

OpenAI raised $122 billion at an $852 billion valuation, preparing for an IPO and expanding its financial capabilities for AI development.

fromTNW | Artificial-Intelligence

fromThe Bootstrapped Founder

OpenAI closes $122B round at $852B valuation, opens door to retail investors

OpenAI closed a funding round of $122 billion, valuing the company at $852 billion, with plans for an IPO by late 2026.

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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.

Media industry

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.

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.

fromTechRepublic

Wearables

Meta Expands Smart Glasses Line With Prescription-First Ray-Ban Models

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.

Wearables

fromTechRepublic

Meta Expands Smart Glasses Line With Prescription-First Ray-Ban Models

Meta is launching two new Ray-Ban smart glasses designed specifically for prescription users, enhancing its partnership with EssilorLuxottica.

more#meta

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.

Media industry

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

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.

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.

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#nonprofit

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

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.

fromOregon ArtsWatch * Arts & Culture News

Nonprofit arts organizations urged to join GoFundMe class action lawsuit * Oregon ArtsWatch

Nonprofits are urged to join a class action lawsuit against GoFundMe for unauthorized fundraising accounts created using AI.

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

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.

fromOregon ArtsWatch * Arts & Culture News

Nonprofit arts organizations urged to join GoFundMe class action lawsuit * Oregon ArtsWatch

Nonprofits are urged to join a class action lawsuit against GoFundMe for unauthorized fundraising accounts created using AI.

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

fromInside Higher Ed | Higher Education News, Events and Jobs

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.

Higher education

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.

Higher education

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.

Nasdaq Correction: Buy 2 Trillion-Dollar AI Stocks With 50% Upside, According to Wall Street | The Motley Fool

The Nasdaq Composite correction presents buying opportunities, with Meta Platforms and Broadcom seen as undervalued AI stocks with significant upside potential.

India news: Thousands affected as Oracle cuts jobs reports

Oracle is laying off between 10,000 and 12,000 employees in India as part of a global workforce reduction.

fromwww.bbc.com

Tech giant Oracle makes 'significant' job cuts

Oracle has made significant job cuts, reportedly affecting around 10,000 employees, as it invests heavily in artificial intelligence.

fromSFGATE

Tech giant reportedly slashes thousands of jobs, doubles down on AI

Oracle is laying off thousands of employees while investing heavily in artificial intelligence and expanding its data centers.

fromwww.dw.com

India news: Thousands affected as Oracle cuts jobs reports

Oracle is laying off between 10,000 and 12,000 employees in India as part of a global workforce reduction.

fromwww.bbc.com

Tech giant Oracle makes 'significant' job cuts

Oracle has made significant job cuts, reportedly affecting around 10,000 employees, as it invests heavily in artificial intelligence.

fromSFGATE

Tech giant reportedly slashes thousands of jobs, doubles down on AI

Oracle is laying off thousands of employees while investing heavily in artificial intelligence and expanding its data centers.

AI was supposed to be the great equaliser - instead it produced the most concentrated investment cycle in VC history - Silicon Canals

The AI boom has concentrated global venture funding in the U.S., reversing years of diversification in tech investment.

Cryptocurrency

fromnews.bitcoin.com

Cango Secures $75M in Fresh Capital to Expand Ecohash AI Computing Platform

Cango Inc. raised $75 million to pivot towards AI and energy infrastructure, despite a significant net loss in 2025 from bitcoin mining operations.

Online learning

fromeLearning Industry

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

8 Practical Ways L&D Professionals Can Use Images With LLMs To Design Better Learning

L&D professionals can leverage AI and LLMs to enhance instructional design by integrating visual inputs into their workflows.

Non-profit organizations

AI in the Nonprofit Sector Is a Question of Governance, Not Just Technology | Nonprofit Quarterly | Civic News. Empowering Nonprofits. Advancing Justice.

Nonprofits face a critical choice in shaping AI governance or risk external control over its implementation and impact.

AI gives attackers superpowers, so defenders must use it too

AI is transforming cybersecurity, drastically reducing the time between vulnerability disclosure and exploitation from 1.5 years to mere hours.

Information security

fromThe Hacker News

The AI Arms Race - Why Unified Exposure Management Is Becoming a Boardroom Priority

The cybersecurity landscape is rapidly evolving, with AI enabling faster and more sophisticated attacks, necessitating advanced defensive strategies.

Information security

fromTechzine Global

AI gives attackers superpowers, so defenders must use it too

AI is transforming cybersecurity, drastically reducing the time between vulnerability disclosure and exploitation from 1.5 years to mere hours.

Information security

fromThe Hacker News

The AI Arms Race - Why Unified Exposure Management Is Becoming a Boardroom Priority

The cybersecurity landscape is rapidly evolving, with AI enabling faster and more sophisticated attacks, necessitating advanced defensive strategies.

Embattled former BP CEO takes over Wyoming hyperscaler as first woman leader of Big Oil giant becomes new BP chief | Fortune

Bernard Looney becomes CEO of Prometheus Hyperscale, focusing on data center developments in Wyoming and Texas, emphasizing cleaner energy and AI infrastructure.

US Elections

fromwww.aljazeera.com

Hiring in the US drops to pandemic lows as job market under Trump stagnates

Job openings in the U.S. have dropped significantly, reflecting stagnation in the labor market amid economic concerns and low consumer sentiment.

Snowboarding

fromVulture

Olaf Has Fallen

Disney's life-size Olaf robot debuted in November but malfunctioned and 'died' just days after its launch at Disneyland Paris.

fromTechCrunch

Nomadic raises $8.4 million to wrangle the data pouring off autonomous vehicles | TechCrunch

Nomadic AI transforms video data into structured datasets for autonomous systems, enhancing fleet monitoring and reinforcement learning.

fromNextgov.com

Lawmaker looks to award grants for veteran suicide prevention AI models

The Recovery Engagement and Coordination for Health-Veteran Enhanced Treatment, or REACH VET, program identifies veterans in the top 0.1% of suicide risk by analyzing health records for specific indicators of potential self-harm.

Non-profit organizations

fromThe Walrus

The Man Who Put AI at the Centre of America's War Machine | The Walrus

"War is terrible, war is terrible, war is terrible," he intones, holding my gaze and giving voice to a universal chorus.

DC food

Startup companies

fromWIRED

Duolingo's Luis von Ahn Wants to Delete the Blockchain

Luis von Ahn founded Duolingo to provide free, high-quality education, addressing inequality in learning opportunities.

Healthcare

fromBusiness Matters

WHOOP raises $575m at $10bn valuation to scale global health platform

WHOOP raised $575 million to enhance its AI-driven, personalized healthcare platform, achieving a $10.1 billion valuation.

Books

fromSlate Magazine

A Major Scandal Rocked the Book World. It's Only the Beginning of What's to Come.

Hachette canceled the publication of Mia Ballard's novel Shy Girl due to accusations of A.I. writing influence.

London startup

fromBusiness Matters

Innovate UK names winners of first Agentic AI pioneers prize

Innovate UK awarded the Agentic AI Pioneers Prize to promote innovation in artificial intelligence across various sectors.

fromwww.theguardian.com

California to impose new AI regulations in defiance of Trump call

Companies hoping to sign contracts with the state of California will have to show they have policies to keep AI from distributing child sexual abuse material and violent pornography.

California

US politics

Jerome Powell lets loose: 'it's very hard to build great democratic institutions and much easier to bring them down' | Fortune

Monitoring inflation is crucial due to energy price spikes, while the job market remains challenging for young graduates amid AI advancements.

fromwww.businessinsider.com

California's last nuclear power plant has turned to AI to solve its big paperwork problem

PG&E extended Diablo Canyon's operations to 2030 and implemented AI to streamline regulatory paperwork processes.

Marketing tech

fromAccounting Today

Growth as infrastructure: Rethinking marketing's role in firm strategy

The operating model that ensured success for firms in the past two decades is inadequate for future sustainability.

Science

fromNature

Inside the 'self-driving' lab revolution

Eve, an AI-powered robotic platform, automates early-stage drug design, significantly enhancing efficiency in scientific research.

Psychology

fromPsychology Today

Why It Feels Wrong to Be Rude to AI

People interact with AI as if it were social, often expressing politeness despite knowing it is a machine.

Why I Just Bought This Magnificent AI Stock Hand Over Fist | The Motley Fool

Meta Platforms' stock has dropped 30%, but its AI investments and user growth present strong future monetization opportunities.

Business

fromInside Higher Ed | Higher Education News, Events and Jobs

War against Iran set to escalate as we approach six-week 'TACO' timetable, analysts say | Fortune

Oil prices rose above $115, while the S&P 500 faces a potential correction amid bearish investor sentiment.

Higher education

Bringing Admissions Into the 21st Century

Innovations in college admissions are necessary to adapt to modern challenges and technologies.

Nvidia's Jensen Huang says 'We've achieved AGI.' But no one can agree on what AGI means. | Fortune

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang claims AGI has been achieved, though definitions of AGI vary widely among researchers.

fromwww.bbc.com

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.

fromSilicon Canals

6 days ago

The invisible subsidy: how Gulf sovereign wealth funds became the default buyers of Western AI infrastructure - and what that means for who controls the next decade of computing - Silicon Canals

Gulf sovereign wealth funds are transforming from passive investors to essential capital for AI infrastructure development.

Science

fromSilicon Canals

6 days ago

AI broke the energy grid's assumptions - Silicon Canals

The future of the electrical grid in 2035 hinges on AI-driven demand, creating competition among energy sources like natural gas, nuclear, and renewables.