New research shows AI is speeding up how quickly early-career employees become productive, while raising expectations and reshaping traditional entry-level roles.
Unionized ProPublica staff staged a one-day strike over job protections and AI policy disputes. The walkout highlights growing tensions around AI use in newsrooms.
Spotify is expanding its Prompted Playlist feature to include podcasts, aiming to improve discovery through AI-driven, personalized recommendations. The move broadens how users explore content beyond music.
Atlassian launches AI Remix and Confluence agents to convert data into visuals, apps, and presentations within existing workflows.
Google has released AI Edge Eloquent, an offline-first dictation app that converts speech into polished text using on-device AI.
Alphabet is ramping up large-scale AI investments as its early bet on SpaceX approaches a potential $100 billion return. CEO Sundar Pichai says the AI boom is creating new opportunities.
Alibaba and China Telecom are building a major AI data center powered by Alibaba’s own chips, marking a push toward domestic infrastructure amid U.S. restrictions.
Anthropic has launched Project Glasswing with major tech partners to use advanced AI for identifying and fixing software vulnerabilities. The move comes as AI models reach unprecedented offensive cyber capabilities.
Google Maps introduces Gemini AI captions and contribution tools, streamlining user-generated content and local discovery features.
Google is adding new mental health features to Gemini, including crisis detection tools and direct hotline access. The company is also committing $30 million to expand global support services.
Intel has joined Elon Musk’s Terafab project aimed at scaling AI chip production, though its exact role remains unclear. The effort targets massive compute output for AI and robotics.
Uber is using custom AI chips from Amazon to enhance model training and app performance.
Broadcom is expanding its role in AI infrastructure through new chip and compute deals with Google and Anthropic. The move reflects accelerating demand for large-scale AI capacity.
SpaceX’s planned $75 billion IPO is expected to dominate investor attention, potentially sidelining other companies aiming to go public in 2026. Analysts warn the deal could tighten already fragile IPO market conditions.
Cursor has launched Cursor 3, a redesigned workspace focused on managing AI coding agents. The update introduces multi-agent workflows, improved collaboration, and a unified development interface.