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07/06/2025
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By Laura Harris
Amazon nears tipping point as robots rival human workforce in warehouses
Amazon has deployed over one million robots in its fulfillment centers – nearly matching its human warehouse workforce – as part of a decade-long automation effort. Approximately 75 percent of Amazon’s global deliveries are now assisted by automation, with advanced robots like Vulcan handling increasingly complex tasks such as item picking and stowing. Automation has […]
06/24/2025
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By Laura Harris
Meta tried to poach OpenAI talent with $100 million signing bonuses, Sam Altman says
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman claims Meta has offered signing bonuses up to $100 million and large compensation packages to lure top OpenAI talent, but says none of the company’s “best people” have left. Altman criticized Meta’s approach, arguing that high guaranteed pay and efforts to copy OpenAI undermine innovation and create a culture that doesn’t […]
06/22/2025
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By Laura Harris
Amazon CEO warns AI will shrink corporate workforce in coming years
Amazon CEO Andy Jassy warned employees that Amazon expects a smaller corporate workforce in the coming years due to efficiency gains from generative AI and digital agents. Jassy emphasized that while some jobs will be eliminated, new roles will emerge, urging employees to see AI as a helpful “teammate” rather than a replacement. Jassy’s remarks […]
06/20/2025
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By Laura Harris
U.K. police deploy controversial AI surveillance tool built by Palantir
British police forces, led by Bedfordshire Police, have contracted U.S. tech firm Palantir to pilot “Nectar,” an AI system that compiles and analyzes sensitive personal data to support law enforcement. Nectar merges data from 80 sources, including intelligence reports and traffic cameras, and processes 11 categories of sensitive information such as race, religion, political beliefs, […]
06/16/2025
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By Laura Harris
Huawei founder accuses U.S. of exaggerating company’s technological strength
In a rare interview, Huawei founder Ren Zhengfei said U.S. fears over Huawei’s AI chip capabilities are overstated, acknowledging that the company’s chips still lag one generation behind U.S. counterparts. Ren explained that Huawei uses mathematical models, system design and cluster computing to compensate for hardware shortcomings, claiming software is not a bottleneck for the […]
06/16/2025
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By Laura Harris
Tesla to launch robotaxi service in Austin on June 22, Elon Musk says
Elon Musk announced that Tesla plans to launch its driverless robotaxi service in Austin on June 22, using a fully autonomous Model Y. The first customer trip is slated for June 28, Musk’s birthday. The service will initially be geofenced to certain areas in Austin, with remote monitoring by Tesla employees to ensure safety and […]
06/03/2025
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By Laura Harris
Business Insider slashes 21% of workforce amid strategic pivot toward AI
Business Insider is cutting 21 percent of its workforce across all departments as part of a restructuring strategy focused on efficiency and long-term sustainability. CEO Barbara Peng said the company is “going all-in on AI,” with tools like generative AI search, an AI-powered paywall and broader automation integrated into operations. BI is narrowing its editorial […]
05/25/2025
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By Laura Harris
Amazon unveils “Vulcan” robot with human-like touch
Vulcan is a next-generation robot equipped with AI-powered vision and tactile feedback, allowing it to handle 75 percent of Amazon’s inventory – from fragile vitamins to bulky electronics – with human-like dexterity. Using a unique gripping mechanism (a ruler-like “hand” with paddles and conveyor belts), Vulcan adjusts its grip in real time. Its AI improves with each […]
05/25/2025
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By Laura Harris
Israel proposes plan to screen Gaza aid recipients using facial recognition technology
The U.S. and Israel agreed to allow limited humanitarian aid into Gaza, but only if recipients undergo biometric facial recognition screening to prevent Hamas from accessing supplies. Aid (food, medicine, hygiene kits) will be restricted to 60 percent of Gaza’s population, distributed via four Israeli-controlled “safe zone” centers, bypassing existing UN networks. Major aid groups, […]
05/21/2025
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By Laura Harris
Streaming giants YouTube and Netflix double down on AI-driven ad targeting
YouTube and Netflix are using advanced AI (like Google’s Gemini) to analyze viewer behavior in real-time, serving ads at peak emotional moments (e.g., after climactic scenes) to maximize engagement. Netflix’s new Ads Suite integrates third-party data brokers (Experian, Acxiom) and “clean room” data sharing, allowing advertisers to merge user profiles with viewing habits for hyper-targeted […]
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