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Companies Race To Deploy Agentic AI

Across industries, companies are rushing to stand up agentic artificial intelligence, betting that autonomous digital workers can speed decisions and cut routine tasks. The rush is running into an old

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AI Spending Scrutiny Grows Amid ROI Questions

Companies racing to adopt artificial intelligence are facing a basic problem: they cannot clearly tie costs to business results. As budgets swell and pilots multiply across industries, finance leaders are

BP Shares Rise on Takeover Talk

BP Shares Rise on Takeover Talk

BP shares ticked higher on Friday after a report suggested several energy giants have examined a possible bid for the UK-listed company. The Financial Times said competitors had reviewed the

Big Tech Shifts, Robotaxi Rivalry, Buffett Succession

Big Tech Shifts, Robotaxi Rivalry, Buffett Succession

Three stories are steering the week’s business talk: shifts in Big Tech management, a high-stakes race in autonomous taxis, and fresh focus on Warren Buffett’s succession. Together they show how

The AI Revolution Is Happening Right Now, Not Tomorrow

The AI Revolution Is Happening Right Now, Not Tomorrow

The past month in artificial intelligence has been nothing short of revolutionary. While most people are struggling to keep up with the avalanche of announcements, I’ve been tracking these developments

Redwood Raises $350 Million Series E

Redwood Raises $350 Million Series E

In Carson City, Nevada, Redwood announced it has closed a $350 million Series E financing round, led by Eclipse with participation from new strategic investors including NVentures. The late-stage raise

AI Threatens Customer Support Jobs

AI Threatens Customer Support Jobs

Artificial intelligence is moving into customer support, and some warn it could wipe out many roles fast. The debate is urgent for workers and companies alike. The core claim is

Outage Disrupts Recordings and On-Demand

Outage Disrupts Recordings and On-Demand

A service disruption is affecting recordings and on-demand content for a video platform, limiting access to programs that viewers expect to watch at their convenience. The issue was acknowledged in

Shutdown Hits Day 33 Amid Standoff

Shutdown Hits Day 33 Amid Standoff

As the federal shutdown reaches its 33rd day, Republican lawmakers say the president is growing eager to end the impasse, sharpening the pressure on negotiators in Washington. The standoff has

Blue Jays Host Dodgers For Game 6

Blue Jays Host Dodgers For Game 6

With a championship hanging in the balance, the Toronto Blue Jays welcome the Los Angeles Dodgers to a packed Rogers Centre for Game 6 of the World Series. The matchup

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Ken Liu Story Draws Mixed Response

A new story from Ken Liu has sparked debate among readers who follow science fiction about artificial intelligence. In All That We See or Seem, a once-famous hacker is hired

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Millions Turn To AI For Intimate Advice

Across the world, people are sharing private fears, desires, and dilemmas with AI chatbots, treating them like late-night confidants rather than tools. The shift has grown fast, and it is

Navigating Design Constraints: 15 Stories from the Trenches

Navigating Design Constraints: 15 Stories from the Trenches Design constraints shape every successful digital project, requiring a balance between technical limitations and creative vision. We asked industry experts to describe

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ACA Shoppers Face Sharp Premium Increases

As open enrollment begins, many families shopping on Affordable Care Act exchanges are finding higher sticker prices for 2025 plans. The shift affects customers across states and income levels as

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Investment Bank Eyes Industry Deal Up To $965M

An unnamed investment bank plans to buy Industry for as much as $965 million, signaling a bigger push into private wealth and specialized products for affluent clients. The move, disclosed

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How Workers Can Prepare For Layoffs

Amid shifting business plans and cost cuts, employees are asking how to brace for job losses and move faster into new roles. As companies continue to adjust staffing, workers are

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MIT Model Predicts Molecular Solubility

MIT chemical engineers say they have built a machine-learning model that predicts how well a molecule dissolves in an organic solvent, a step that could speed drug development and chemical

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Featherlight Capital Targets $1 Billion Debut

Featherlight Capital is preparing a first-time fund that could reach $1 billion, according to people familiar with the plans. The firm is weighing deal tickets between $75 million and $125

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Tiny Thermal Camera Draws Big Praise

A pocket-size thermal camera billed as the Thermal Master P3 is drawing early praise in 2025 for its professional performance and miniature build. The device, said to be no larger

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Workers Prepare For Potential Layoffs

As job cuts ripple across sectors, career experts and workers are turning attention to preparation before a layoff hits and the steps that follow. The core message is simple: planning