TechCrunch about 4 hours ago AI was supposed to kill engineering jobs, but new data suggests they’re the most resilient While AI dominates the layoff narrative, engineers are actually making up a larger share of new hires, according to SignalFire data. Read article
TechCrunch about 4 hours ago AI researchers continue to leave Google for its rivals Top AI researchers Jonas Adler and Alexander Pritzel are leaving Google for Anthropic, following departures from top scientists Noam Shazeer and John Jumper. Read article
TechCrunch about 6 hours ago Companies are scrambling to stop employees from maxing out AI budgets with small tasks The tokenmaxxing era was brief. We now appear to be entering the era of token rationing. Read article
TechCrunch about 9 hours ago Facebook rolls out an AI companion app for creators The new app, which is currently being tested with select creators, will have Facebook's recently launched AI creator assistant built into it. Read article
NYT - World about 9 hours ago Could Brazil’s Next Big Soccer Star Be Scouted By AI? Recruitment apps powered by artificial intelligence are gaining ground in Brazil, promising to even the playing field and find more soccer talent. Read article
TechCrunch about 9 hours ago Agility Robotics plans to go public via SPAC in a $2.5B deal Agility Robotics, the humanoid robotics startup that spun out of Oregon State University in 2015, expects to generate $620 million in proceeds. Read article
TechCrunch about 10 hours ago Figma adds code layers, support for animations, more AI features in new update Figma's update adds a new code layer, support for motion and shaders, and the ability to create custom plug-ins for various tasks using AI. Read article
BBC News - Technology about 11 hours ago Scientist publishes fresh doubts over Microsoft's quantum claims The tech giant has consistently stood by its Majorana chip research despite scepticism from some experts in the field. Read article
BBC News - Technology 1 day ago Google's YouTube settles social media addiction case with teen The 15-year-old plaintiff's case against three other tech giants begins next month. Read article
BBC News - World 1 day ago Stanford graduates rethink their futures as AI transforms tech The BBC spoke with Stanford University graduates about what they really think about artificial intelligence. Read article
BBC News - Technology 1 day ago Meta halts worker tracking for AI training due to privacy fears The company had started just two months ago tracking workers’ computer usage for AI training data. Read article
BBC News - Technology 1 day ago Millions in UK could claim share of £3bn after Apple case given green light Apple rejected the suggestion its practices are anti-competitive, saying many customers rely on third-party alternatives. Read article
BBC News - Technology 2 days ago How 100 hospitals switched to pen and paper to defeat a national cyber-attack For four days, dozens of Romanian hospitals went offline, as cyber-experts sought to defeat the hackers. Read article
BBC News - Technology 2 days ago Do you know your 'sweat score'? The rise of hydration tech Hydration tracking gadgets are flooding the market but is it too much information? Read article
BBC News - Technology 2 days ago WhatsApp to be led by Indian start-up founder as Will Cathcart steps back WhatsApp's leadership shake-up comes as Meta looks to strengthen its app's already booming presence in India. Read article
BBC News - Technology 3 days ago It's not just about nudity warns actress - the complex reality of images and online abuse Tech companies and authorities are failing women by focusing on nudity rather than consent, says a report by Chayn. Read article
BBC News - Technology 4 days ago Why an AI company cleaned my New York City apartment for free An AI company is sending free cleaners door-to-door in a bid to train the robots it hopes one day will replace them. Read article
