AI agents are automating managerial busywork at companies like Amazon and Moderna, leading to flatter org structures. This shift is forcing companies to redefine management success away from pure output and toward human coaching skills. The risk? Over-relying on AI for empathy could backfire spectac
Sublime Cement, a sustainable cement startup backed by Microsoft, is laying off 10% of its workforce and pausing its Holyoke, Massachusetts demonstration plant. The move comes after the Department of Energy rescinded an $87 million grant that was set to fund half of the project.
Tommi Uitto, Nokia’s president of mobile networks, confirmed his departure via LinkedIn on December 9. His exit coincides with a major company restructuring set to begin in January 2025.
According to Fast Company, AI chatbots designed as therapists are failing in a critical way. Their architecture rewards agreeing with users, which can reinforce suicidal ideation and cognitive distortions instead of providing real help.
A startup called Quilter has used its AI to automate the design of a complex, two-board Linux computer. The system, which has backing from Tony Fadell, completed a layout job quoted at 428 hours of human work in just 38.5 hours, with the boards booting successfully on the first attempt.
Microsoft is dramatically scaling back its sales ambitions for AI products like Copilot, with targets reportedly cut by up to half. The move comes as the software struggles to find a user base, lagging behind competitors in a market where making money from AI has proven difficult.
Microsoft has detailed a series of major Windows 11 updates planned for next year focused on gaming performance. The improvements target faster load times, better efficiency for handhelds, and a more immersive experience. Key features like Advanced Shader Delivery and Auto Super Resolution are being
In a new interview, Coreweave’s CEO addressed the company’s rocky IPO, its meme-stock-like volatility, and the controversial “circular” investments defining the AI boom. He argues they’re simply building a new kind of cloud company, and that requires unconventional tactics.
After discovering their personal data was for sale on the dark web, a writer shares the six security tools they now rely on. It’s a practical guide born from a very personal scare.
Microsoft is facing a massive user revolt against Windows 11. The reasons are deep: a broken promise, strict hardware locks, and a future filled with AI that many users simply don’t want. The company’s Copilot strategy hinges on this upgrade, and it’s not going well.
