Topic: tech industry trends
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Grammarly Rebrands as Superhuman, Shifts Focus to AI
Grammarly has rebranded to Superhuman, introducing Superhuman Go as an AI assistant that intelligently selects and coordinates specialized agents to enhance writing and editing workflows. The rebrand expands the company beyond grammar-checking, integrating tools like Coda and Superhuman Mail into...
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Senior Devs Embrace 'AI Babysitter' Role for Vibe Coding's Payoff
Experienced developers are increasingly acting as "AI babysitters," spending significant time reviewing and correcting AI-generated code to fix errors and security flaws. The reliance on AI coding tools introduces risks like bypassing traditional review processes, creating new security vulnerabil...
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Spanish Government Linked to Notorious Hacking Group
A decade-long investigation links the advanced hacking group Careto to Spanish government operatives, revealing state-sponsored cyber threats. Regeneron's $256M acquisition of 23andMe raises privacy concerns over access to 15 million users' genetic data for drug development. Google I/O highlighte...
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Cloudflare Plans to Hire Over 1,100 Interns to Train Future Tech Leaders
Cloudflare plans to hire over 1,100 interns in 2026 to invest in future tech talent by providing hands-on experience and free access to its developer tools for university students. The initiative addresses a decline in tech internships and youth employment, with CEO Matthew Prince viewing AI as a...
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2025 Tech Layoffs: The Complete List & Analysis
Over 22,000 tech employees have been laid off in 2025 due to economic pressures, strategic shifts, and increased automation and AI integration. Major companies like Cisco, Oracle, Peloton, Microsoft, and Google have implemented significant workforce reductions as part of restructuring and cost-sa...
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Anthropic's AI Safety Research Faces Growing Pressure
Anthropic's small societal impacts team investigates AI's potential harms, but its independence is questioned within the profit-driven company. The team's existence aligns with Anthropic's safety-focused brand, yet it faces pressure to avoid findings critical of its own products or political inte...
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AMD CEO Lisa Su: AI Bubble Fears Are Overblown
AMD CEO Lisa Su dismisses AI bubble concerns, asserting that the demand for computing power and advanced semiconductors is a genuine, long-term structural shift. AMD faces significant challenges, including scaling global data center infrastructure and navigating geopolitical trade restrictions, s...
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OpenAI Teams with Broadcom to Develop Custom AI Chips
OpenAI is partnering with Broadcom to develop custom AI chips, reducing reliance on Nvidia and enhancing performance for models like ChatGPT and Sora. The collaboration involves deploying 10 gigawatts of AI accelerators, highlighting the vast computational needs for training next-generation AI sy...
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OpenAI for Government: Impact on US AI Policy
OpenAI has launched "OpenAI for Government," a new initiative to integrate AI into public sector operations, consolidating partnerships and transforming administrative processes at federal, state, and local levels. A $200 million pilot program with the US Department of Defense focuses on healthca...
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Samsung Unpacked event set for early July
Samsung will host its Unpacked event on July 9th at 10AM ET, likely unveiling the new Galaxy Z Fold Ultra, as hinted by the "Ultra Unfolds" teaser. The event will be live-streamed on YouTube, with design cues suggesting a thinner, more refined foldable smartphone, aligning with industry t...
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Who Needs an AI Browser?
OpenAI's ChatGPT Atlas browser has sparked debate about replacing traditional browsers, but podcast panelists remain unconvinced due to practical limitations and unproven benefits for everyday use. Early users report minimal efficiency gains from AI browsers, with tasks like automated shopping be...
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OpenAI & Anthropic Salaries in 2025: AI Startup Pay Revealed
The competition for top AI talent is intensifying, with leading startups offering salaries in the high six figures, far exceeding traditional industry standards. OpenAI and Anthropic set compensation benchmarks, paying technical staff up to $530,000 and $690,000 annually, while other startups off...
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US Firms Flock to Revelo’s AI-Powered LatAm Talent Network
U.S. companies are increasingly hiring Latin American tech talent, especially for AI development, using platforms like Revelo to access skilled developers for refining large language models (LLMs). Revelo reports 22% of its 2024 revenue comes from LLM projects, serving major firms like Intuit and...
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Unlock Custom Tasks with Claude Skills: Here's How
Anthropic's Skills for Claude allow users to customize the AI's behavior for specific tasks, transforming it into a specialized tool for individual and business needs. The system includes both custom and pre-built Skills for tasks like generating documents, enabling Claude to autonomously handle ...
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OpenAI's Latest Move: Betting Big on Personalized AI
OpenAI has acquired Roi, a personal finance AI app, and will discontinue its services on October 15, with only Roi's CEO joining OpenAI while the rest of the team does not. This acquisition highlights OpenAI's focus on personalization and life management, leveraging Roi's expertise to enhance its...
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AI Godfather: CS Degrees Still Hold Their Value
Geoffrey Hinton argues a computer science degree's enduring value lies not in routine coding, which AI may automate, but in cultivating a deeper understanding of systems, logic, and complex problem-solving. Industry leaders advocate for evolving CS curricula to focus on problem-solving and interd...
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Unpacking the Series A Mindset at Disrupt 2025
Securing Series A funding today requires strategic planning, clear pitches, and strong investor connections, as highlighted by industry leaders at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025. Top investors like Katie Stanton, Thomas Krane, and Sangeen Zeb will share actionable insights on winning metrics, red flags,...
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TikTok Rewards You for Limiting Your Screen Time
TikTok is introducing a digital wellness campaign with features like an affirmation journal, sound generator, and guided breathing exercises to promote healthier online habits and mental well-being. The platform is rewarding mindful usage through a badge system, where users can earn incentives by...
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