Sony wants AI to silently vibe-code fixes for your PlayStation and other devices
The system would constantly monitor devices, letting cloud-based LLMs write and deploy firmware fixes automatically
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Meet Jev: A New Kind of AI Model From One of ChatGPT's Co-Creators
Jev doesn't chat, write code, or explain itself. It just makes decisions, fast and cheap. Here's why a ChatGPT co-inventor thinks that's the next big step for AI.
Most of the world thinks AI is going to kill jobs, a new Pew survey finds
South Korea and Australia are even more pessimistic about AI and jobs than the US
Microsoft warns that killing VBScript could break Windows activation for businesses
VBScript is being phased out in stages after nearly 30 years as part of Windows
In a bizarre twist, robots protest in Poland to warn that AI and automation could take human jobs
Around 30 machines marched, held signs, and "chanted" for tougher regulation
Zuckerberg's bold plan to replace Meta employees with AI has imploded
Meta explored 60% team cuts in two waves before staff revolt forced a retreat
A hot potato: Meta set out to reorganize much of its workforce around AI at the beginning of this year, betting that agents could help the company move faster while reducing the need for larger teams. The company went ahead with 10% workforce cuts in May but ultimately dropped plans for a broader round of layoffs after its AI workplace "overhaul" ran into employee resistance and technical problems.
Google is testing a webcam CAPTCHA that scans your hand, but it's already been bypassed using a photo
The feature, called "hand gesture verification," requires webcam access just to prove you're not a bot
More companies are rehiring workers they replaced with AI after automation fails to deliver
Ford, IBM, and Commonwealth Bank are among the firms discovering that AI cannot always replace human
99% of executives expect AI to trigger layoffs within two years, survey finds
Report also finds employee "thriving" has collapsed from 66% to 44% since 2024
This robot changes tires faster than any mechanic, without even removing the wheel
AI is now coming after blue-collar jobs with robots that can change tires in minutes
A Chinese court just ruled companies can't fire workers simply because AI can replace them
AI automation is a business choice, not a legal excuse for firing staff
Humanoid robots are coming to Japanese airports to help with luggage
In brief: It's not just the factory floor where humanoid robots are starting to appear next to flesh-and-blood employees. Air travelers in Japan will soon see the machines moving luggage and cargo – a response to the country's labor shortage and booming tourism.
Tesla admits that remote humans can sometimes take control of its robotaxis
Tesla says remote control is only used as a last-resort measure
Americans are using AI more, but fear of job losses is growing
70% of Americans fear AI will cut job opportunities, while 30% say it could make their jobs obsolete
Robots just installed 100 MW of solar panels in the desert
Robots are helping humans install solar panels at previously impossible rates
Reddit cracks down on bots with new labels and human verification
The system tags "good bots" while requiring high-risk accounts to prove they're human
Scalper bots are now scraping DDR5 memory supply chains as AI data centers consume more RAM
Automated scrapers are crawling everything from retail kits to DIMM sockets and industrial DDR5 suppliers
IBM says it will triple entry-level hiring for roles "we're being told AI can do"
Entry-level roles are being rewritten to focus on skills automation can't easily replace
AI could wipe out most white-collar jobs within 12 months, Microsoft AI chief warns
Suleyman says lawyers, accountants, and marketers could be at risk
A hot potato: Another big name in the AI industry has given an ominous warning about the technology replacing white-collar jobs. This time, the timeline for the automation apocalypse is a lot closer: Mustafa Suleyman, Microsoft's AI chief, thinks AI will replace most white-collar jobs within the next 12 to 18 months.
KPMG asked its own auditor for a discount, citing AI "efficiencies"
The Big Four giant argued that automation should make its own audit cheaper
As Roblox embraces text-to-world tools, Japanese creatives brace for fallout
The gulf between enthusiasm in Silicon Valley and anxiety in Tokyo is widening fast
The new corporate alibi: AI is the go-to excuse for mass layoffs
"AI washing" is reshaping how companies explain job cuts
Arm CEO says physical AI will replace most factory workers within a decade
Haas says the industry will just have to live with the new reality
Nvidia's Jensen Huang urges employees to automate every task possible with AI
He insists automation will not eliminate jobs as the company grows to 36,000 workers
The age of household robots might finally be here: Meet Memo
Training for real-world tasks, one espresso at a time