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Meta to Cut 8,000 Jobs as AI Spending Surges
Meta plans to cut about 8,000 jobs while ramping AI spending to $135 billion. The move reflects a broader shift toward AI-driven productivity.
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Meta plans to cut about 8,000 jobs while ramping AI spending to $135 billion. The move reflects a broader shift toward AI-driven productivity.
Strong CPU demand in Intel’s earnings report has lifted chip stocks, with AMD surging on expectations of broader AI-driven growth. Analysts say CPUs are becoming critical again.
ITA Airways is using an AI tool to optimize flight performance, aiming to cut fuel use and emissions. The move comes as airlines face rising fuel costs and environmental pressure.
Gensyn launches mainnet and Delphi app, combining AI and DeFi with on-chain trading, token incentives, and integrations across major crypto infrastructure.
Tesla has registered its AI-powered voice assistant with Chinese regulators, marking progress in a tightly controlled market. The move comes as competition intensifies among EV makers in China.
Hyatt is rolling out ChatGPT Enterprise across its global workforce to streamline operations and enhance guest service. The move signals a shift toward AI-driven hospitality at scale.
The NSA is reportedly using Anthropic’s restricted Mythos AI model for cybersecurity tasks, even as the Pentagon labels the company a risk. The situation highlights tensions in AI policy.
Coinbase is testing AI agents embedded in tools like Slack and email to automate internal workflows. CEO Brian Armstrong says agents could eventually outnumber employees.
Big Tech stocks posted a sharp rally this week, driven by AI infrastructure demand and easing macro concerns. Oracle, AMD, and Microsoft led gains.
Canva has upgraded its AI assistant to generate editable designs and automate workflows. The update reflects growing competition in agent-driven creative tools.
Startup Antioch has raised $8.5 million to build simulation tools for robotics developers. The company aims to close the gap between virtual training and real-world deployment.
Sam Altman is seeking to dismiss punitive damages in a civil lawsuit filed by his sister, who alleges past abuse. The OpenAI CEO denies the claims and has filed a countersuit.