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AI Automation Hits Cognitive Workers Hardest, Studies Show
New research reveals writers, programmers, and young knowledge workers face steeper employment declines than routine-task occupations.
Linux Kernel Updates Balloon as AI Tools Flag More Bugs
Linus Torvalds says automated code review is driving a 'new normal' of massive release candidates with hundreds of small fixes.
AI Agents Cut Expense Report Filing Time by 24 Minutes Per Submission
Finance teams are deploying autonomous agents that enforce policy at point-of-sale and audit 100% of transactions in real time.
North Korean Hackers Deploy AI to Automate Spear-Phishing Attacks
State-linked Kimsuky group uses offline language models to generate malicious documents targeting military, diplomatic, and academic sectors.
GitHub Code Quality Exits Preview with AI-Driven Maintainability Checks
The new service combines static analysis with Copilot Autofix to flag reliability issues and suggest changes before merge, priced at $10 per active committer monthly.
FDA Has No Approved Mental Health AI — Nature Medicine Fills Gap
A peer-reviewed audit framework for AI chatbots in mental health arrives as sponsors deploy unvalidated tools in clinical trials worth hundreds of millions.
OpenAI Pauses Astra AI Model After Cyber Capability Tests
The company cannot rule out that its upcoming model reaches 'Critical' level for autonomous zero-day exploit development.
Chinese AI Models Force OpenAI, Anthropic to Slash Prices
DeepSeek and other cost-efficient Chinese competitors are reshaping the economics of artificial intelligence as U.S. labs cut fees to retain market share.
White House science adviser targets university research model
Michael Kratsios proposes shifting federal funding away from academic institutions toward individual researchers and AI, alarming former university leaders.
Zorcha Eliminates Paywall for Instagram DM Automation Tools
The platform now offers unlimited automated conversations at no cost, targeting creators and small businesses previously priced out of automation software.
TSMC Monthly Revenue Jumps 45% on Sustained AI Chip Demand
The world's largest contract chipmaker reported August sales of $14.5 billion, underscoring resilient appetite for AI infrastructure despite market turbulence.
TSMC Reports 45% Sales Jump as AI Chip Demand Holds Strong
The world's leading contract chipmaker posted July revenue of $14.5 billion, signaling continued appetite for AI infrastructure despite market uncertainty.
Local governments deploy AI for services, but governance lags
Cities worldwide use artificial intelligence to manage traffic, answer resident questions, and monitor infrastructure—yet lack frameworks to ensure responsible use.
China Shuts Down AI Companion Apps Amid Mental Health Concerns
ByteDance, Tencent, and Alibaba have terminated virtual relationship services following new regulations targeting emotional manipulation and youth protection.
AI companies push four-day weeks while staff work 90-hour sprints
Tech workers building artificial intelligence tools describe grueling schedules that contradict industry promises of reduced workloads.
China Bans AI Companion Apps, Leaving Users Grieving Lost Relationships
New regulations force ByteDance, Alibaba, and Tencent to shut down virtual companion services that millions used for emotional support.
Illinois Man Charged in First AI-Generated CSAM Case in County
Rock Island County prosecutors say a 2025 state law allows them to pursue charges even when no real children appear in the images.
Open-Weight AI Models Trail Frontier by Months in Cyber Capabilities
UK safety analysis reveals a narrowing performance gap that raises new questions about accessibility and misuse.
Palantir CTO warns AI infrastructure fears may cede ground to China
Shyam Sankar says regulatory hesitation on AI buildout could let China's manufacturing advantage translate into strategic dominance.
Tech Layoffs Hit 63,000 in June as AI Reshapes Workforce
Oracle, Microsoft, and Cisco lead industry restructuring as automation drives redundancy rates to 20-year highs.
British Airways Uses AI to Hit 86% On-Time Departures at Heathrow
Three targeted AI systems cut delays by hundreds of thousands of minutes, marking the airline's best punctuality performance on record.
AI Resilience Strategy Shifts From Prevention to Recovery
As AI agents expand enterprise attack surfaces, security teams are prioritizing tested recovery capabilities and data governance over prevention-only approaches.
SK hynix commits $781B to AI memory expansion across South Korea
Chipmaker accelerates construction of new fabs in Yongin, Cheongju and southwestern region as HBM demand surges through 2030.
Higgsfield AI Ships First Fully AI-Generated Feature Film
The 110-minute movie was produced in four weeks by a 28-person team, with 40 percent having no prior AI experience.