AI is transforming the workplace, but not by just eliminating jobs. It’s quietly reducing hours in “shadow layoffs” while simultaneously paving the way for a surge in new business creation. The real challenge is making the tools accessible to everyone.
Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei is bullish on AI but warns some rivals are taking unwise, “YOLO” risks with infrastructure spending. He revealed the company’s revenue exploded from $0 to an estimated $8-10 billion in just three years, but cautions the future is uncertain.
Microsoft’s latest Free Play Days promotion is live, offering a hefty slate of games to try. The highlight is free access to three major Destiny 2 expansions, including the latest, *The Final Shape*.
Private equity is deploying AI copilots and agents to compress deal sourcing and due diligence. The goal is to elevate human analysis to the final stage, not the first, fundamentally changing the investment workflow.
Kohler’s new $599 Dekoda toilet camera uses AI to analyze your poop for gut health. The company claims data is “end-to-end encrypted,” but a security researcher found that’s not the full story, and Kohler can access and decrypt the information.
Major hardware manufacturers are planning significant price increases for servers and PCs due to soaring memory component costs. According to channel sources, server prices could jump 15% while PCs see a 5% hike as demand from AI datacenters strains supply.
A new report claims Microsoft has lowered internal AI sales targets, signaling customers are slow to adopt new tools. The news sent the stock down and raises questions about the timeline for AI’s financial payoff.
Cable One has officially launched its mobile service, Sparklight Mobile. It offers three plans, including a $30 unlimited option, as an MVNO. This follows the playbook of other major cable broadband providers.
Boeing’s new CFO, Jay Malave, says a new “performance culture” under CEO Kelly Ortberg is setting the stage for a financial reset. He forecasts a return to positive free cash flow in 2026, aiming for low single-digit billions, dependent on ramping up 737 and 787 production.
A survey of over 1,000 young professionals reveals they’re leaning on AI for career coaching and sensitive workplace questions. The catch? They demand highly personalized tools that understand their specific work context.
