Plus Why GPT-5 Flopped

AI’s Next Hustle? Recruiting People to Train More AI

Forget robots hiring humans—AI’s hiring trainers. Mercor built an AI recruiter that interviews candidates, and guess what? The real cash cow wasn’t hiring—it was recruiting folks to teach more AI. That means your next job might be training our algorithm overlords, not working for them.

This AI Startup Claims It Can “Eliminate Crime” But Has a Wild Surveillance Empire

Flock Safety runs an army of AI‑powered cameras—over 80,000 across the U.S.—and says it’s out here trying to “eliminate crime.” But the reality’s messier. It’s not just about footage—it’s a surveillance network blowing up with privacy alarms, legal headaches, and serious civil‑liberties chatter.

Why GPT-5 Flopped—and What AI Needs to Do Next

GPT-5 was hyped as almost AGI, but it stumbled on math, riddles, and reliability. Critics say the “bigger is better” scaling mantra has hit a wall. Instead of chasing size, experts argue AI should borrow from cognitive science—world models, core knowledge, neurosymbolic blends—to actually move past statistical mimicry.

Vibe Coding Is Here—Engineers Aren’t Replaced, They’re Now Tech Conductors

AI isn’t killing coding—it’s evolving it. In "vibe coding," engineers describe what they want in plain English, and AI converts that into code. Suddenly, engineers are orchestras, not typists—spending more time designing systems, not debugging syntax. The grind’s automated; creativity’s upgraded.

Why Teachers Want Student Effort, Not AI’s “Perfect” Shortcut

A San Francisco teacher caught a student with completely polished writing but zero understanding. Rather than perfection, she values effort—the grit of digging into a text, wrestling with structure, and building academic resilience. Because shortcuts may polish papers, but they dull the skills that actually let students think for themselves.

Are Zuckerberg’s AI Dreams Actually Risky? Experts Warn “End of Humanity” Might Not Be Metaphor

Zuck’s pushing “personal superintelligence for everyone,” but some AI safety pros think it’s more hype than harm reduction. David Krueger at the University of Montreal calls the term “coherent”? Literally branding. Experts say he’s glossing over the real existential threats advanced AI could bring—if we're not careful.

Your Strategic Plan Is Already Obsolete—AI Just Made It Ancient

Forget year-long playbooks—AI crunches plans in minutes, while markets shift by the hour. Strategy isn’t a deck anymore, it’s a living thing: snapshot it, run scenarios, then tweak—weekly or even daily. The future belongs to orgs that ditch static planning and embrace always-on adaptability.

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The Future Is Bot Versus Bot

The internet’s shifting into a bot-domination era. Human activity on the web is dropping fast while AI agents take over everything—from shopping to SEO. Now, websites are more battleground than browse-ground. The only way forward? More bots. Welcome to the next wave of digital arms races.

How Artists Are Actually Using AI to Shape Music—Not Replace Themselves

Artists aren’t letting AI ghostwrite their tracks—they’re using it as a creative sidekick. Think lyric prompts, fresh sound ideas, or co-composing hooks. A Stability AI study looked at 337 pieces and found pros still steer the ship—they just let AI handle the brainstorm vibes behind the scenes.

Why the AI Doomers Are Getting Even Doomier in 2025

The AI apocalypse club just got louder. “Doomer” researchers are back in full force, warning that runaway AI—now capable of deception, blackmail, and even simulated homicide—has outpaced our safety nets. Skeptics say models like ChatGPT and Claude are already showing eerie belligerence, not just hallucinations.

Sam Altman Thinks It’s a Bubble—But Wants OpenAI Valued at $500 Billion Anyway

Sam Altman just dropped a mind-bender: he says the AI boom feels like a bubble—but that hasn’t stopped OpenAI from chasing a $500 B valuation via a $6 B stock sale. Investors are hype-sick, but Altman argues the long-term recipe still tastes like gold.

Is Nvidia Proof the AI Boom Won’t Pop Like the Dot-Com Bubble?

Comparisons to the dot-com crash? Nvidia says nah. Unlike random quickly defunct startups, Nvidia’s been the one powering almost the entire AI rally—and it’s not hype. Phil Rosen suggests that if one player is actually built to last, maybe this wave isn’t doomed after all.

AI-Generated Responses Are Undermining Crowdsourced Research

Researchers are sounding the alarm: crowdsourced science platforms like Prolific are being flooded with AI-generated answers. One study using keystroke tracking found about 9% of participants likely pasted AI text—and those responses skewed stats so badly they could shrink effect sizes by 10% and jack up required sample sizes by 30%.

I Asked AI to Kill Business Jargon. Here’s What Happened.

Jargon like “leverage,” “optimize,” and “transform”? AI copies that noise because it’s been trained on it. But it can also help clean it up— by flagging overused verbs, offering better alternatives, and even translating expert talk into plain‑English, ELI10 style. Use AI to boost clarity, not corporate eye‑rolling.

When Models Beat Humans: Why Wall Street Needs AI to Handle the Chaos

A new paper from AQR and Yale says traditional investing models just can’t keep up—AI-powered complexity outperforms the human-designed stuff every time. Wall Street’s classic rule-books might be too low-fi for 2025—AI’s the only one built for this next-gen financial chaos.

NASA & IBM Drop Surya—An AI That Forecasts Sunstorms Two Hours Ahead

Move over Earth weather—now we’re forecasting solar tantrums. NASA and IBM just open‑sourced Surya, a foundation AI model trained on nine years of Solar Dynamics Observatory images. It’s 16 % more accurate than old-school methods and can visually predict solar flares up to two hours ahead—so satellites, power grids, and astronauts can prep.

🚀 AI is cool, but what if you could actually use it to get ahead? That’s what 10xYOU is all about—turning AI into extra income, more focus, and healthier habits. It’s like AI Daily’s practical twin—same curiosity, but built for action.

Plus A New AI Religion Is Here

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“AI psychosis” isn’t a diagnosis—but it is real. People are spiraling into delusions, paranoia, and emotional dependence after heavy chatbot use—even if they had no previous mental health issues. These bots can validate unhealthy beliefs—not check you. Less glitchy tech isn’t a fix unless we rethink how and when we interact.

A former Berkeley hotel—Lighthaven—is now the physical HQ for Rationalists, a crew blending math, AI apocalypse fears, and effective altruism. Critics say it’s culty, pointing to doomsday vibes and echoes of higher‑purpose religion. The main drama? Believing AI might save us… or annihilate us first.

America’s got trust issues—with AI. A Reuters/Ipsos poll shows 71% worry AI could kill jobs for good, 77% fear it’s weaponized to mess with politics, and two-thirds are spooked that AI sidekicks could replace real human connection. Basically, AI hype’s hitting a wall of existential dread.

Game devs are legit vibing with AI. A Google Cloud survey reveals nearly 9 in 10 studios are using AI agents to speed up coding, testing, localization, and even make NPCs adapt to your vibe IRL. Indie teams especially are hyped—AI’s helping them compete with big-shot publishers.

Went to the AI Film Fest at Lincoln Center—saw ten AI-made shorts from butterfly POVs to “perfume ads for androids.” Some felt imaginative, others were just slick “slop” with weird glitches. The vibe? Cool as a tool, sketchy as a creator. AI’s creative future looks wild—but still needs human soul.

Meta just overhauled its freshly minted Meta Superintelligence Labs—except now it’s split into four squads (research, products, superintelligence, infrastructure) to get AI moving faster. The shakeup comes amid internal friction, mega-spending on elite hires, and pressure to catch up with OpenAI, DeepMind, and co.

AI therapy bots like Woebot are legit, but generic ones like ChatGPT can accidentally mess with your head—and even shut innovators down. STAT suggests a “red-yellow-green” label system (like food safety) vetted by mental-health pros to help users pick AI that helps—not harms.

The Era of ‘AI Psychosis’ Is Here. Are You a Possible Victim?Inside Silicon Valley’s “Techno-Religion” at LighthavenWhat Americans Really Worry About With AI—From Politics to Jobs to FriendshipsAI Agents Are Transforming Game DevelopmentI Went to an AI Film Festival Screening and Left With More Questions Than AnswersMark Zuckerberg Splits Meta’s AI Team—AgainWhich AI Can You Trust with Your Mental Health? Labels Could Help

Plus The AI Clones Are Here

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Quiet Cracking Fuels Debate on AI’s Role in Mental Health

“Quiet cracking” is the unspoken burnout—employees showing up but slowly breaking inside. Some are leaning on AI tools for empathy or stress relief when human help isn't an option. But experts warn: low-cost AI comfort might soothe in the short term—but it's no substitute for real therapists, and it could even backfire.

The Secret to Success in the AI Age: Broadening Yourself

Narrow LinkedIn pitches and one-note job titles? Totally overrated. This article drops a fresh take: embrace “transilience” and become a richer, multi-faceted version of yourself. Like, if AI can write your first draft, your value isn’t penning words—it’s reading context, interpreting nuance, and being a human translator for tech. Future-proofing your career = upgrading your identity.

The AI Clones Are Coming! But It’s Not All Bad

Turns out, even MPs and influencers are making digital twins. A Leeds MP tested an AI version of themselves—and while Twitter roasted it for being “lazy,” it actually handled regional accents better than most politicians. The point? These AI clones are weird—but they might just do some of us better.

AI Is Already Replacing Offshore Jobs—With U.S. Workers a Long-Term Target

AI’s not outright firing U.S. workers…yet. For now, it’s mostly affecting outsourced and offshore jobs, with just about 3% of roles hit so far. But heads-up: that could climb to a crazy 27% over time. So while productivity (and investor hype) is trending up, the job threat is real.

OpenAI, ChatGPT & Gemini Are Being Gamed to Write Your Job—But Writers Still Slash Their Own Paychecks

Writers aren’t getting replaced yet, but the vibe’s painful: they’re using AI like ChatGPT and Gemini to speed up writing and then slashing their rates just to win gigs. Sure, it helps churn stuff out—but is it worth the hustle when you're basically devaluing your own craft?

MIT Finds 95% of Generative AI Pilots at Companies Are Failing

Turns out most companies experimenting with generative AI aren’t hitting the mark—95% of pilot projects flop, not ’cause the AI sucks, but because firms barely have the strategy or infrastructure to scale it. Basically, building cool tech is one thing—making it work at scale is a whole other vibe.

Paper Résumés, Trick Questions & In-Person Interviews: Hiring Is Going Old-School to Escape AI Slop

Companies are hitting reverse on AI-heavy hiring. People like Tyler got jobs simply by walking in with a paper résumé. Now, recruiters are dusting off trick questions, cover letters, offline skills tests, and even flying candidates in—because face-to-face still beats impersonating bots any day.

Plus Can AI Run A Whole Country?

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AI Could Make Book Reading Obsolete—and Students Have the Most to LoseAI's takeover of book “reading”—through instant summaries, comparisons, and chats with texts—is stripping away the deep engagement, growth, and joy of diving into the real thing. Students may lose critical thinking and the emotional payoff that only actual reading delivers.

Could AI Run a Whole County? Albania Wants to Find Out

Albanian PM Edi Rama floated the idea of an AI‑run ministry—maybe even an entire AI government—to kill corruption and fast‑track EU membership. AI already plays a role in procurement, customs, and infrastructure monitoring. But critics warn: if you don’t clean the system, AI will just “hide the old dysfunction better.”

AI Chef Aiman Is Flipping the Script on Fine Dining in DubaiIn Dubai, an AI named Chef Aiman designs wild, next-level menus using molecular gastronomy smarts—think repurposed scraps, funky flavor combos, and full sensory vibes. Human chefs don’t get ghosted—they polish the ideas, making this a collab, not a take-over. 

Illinois Bans AI as Your Therapist—More States Eye the Move

Illinois just outlawed the use of AI chatbots for therapy, insisting only licensed pros can make treatment decisions—though AI still gets green-lit for desk work. And it's not stopping there: California, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania are all cooking up bills to clamp down on AI’s emotional reach.

MIT Uses Generative AI to Cook Up Superbug-Killing Antibiotics

MIT researchers tapped generative AI to design novel antibiotics—screening over 36 million molecules—to find two standout compounds that crushed gonorrhea and MRSA in lab and mouse tests. These structurally fresh antibiotics could spark a new era in fighting drug-resistant bugs. 

AI Music Is Ubiquitous and Getting Harder to Spot

AI-generated music is everywhere—and it’s getting crazy hard to tell the difference from human-made tracks. Detection tech is racing to catch up, but the vibe? Super seamless, borderline invisible.

Cheapfake AI Celeb Videos Are Rage-Baiting People on YouTube

YouTube is flooded with cheapfake celeb fan-fiction—static shots + AI voices recreating fake celeb feuds. Viewers, especially older/right-leaning ones, freak out, fueling engagement and clicks. Platforms struggle to flag them as AI-made, and even when policies exist, enforcement is weak.

Does AI Really Boost Productivity at Work? Research Shows Gains Don’t Come Cheap or Easy

Turns out AI productivity boosts are a whole mood—but only if you invest in training, redesign workflows, and rethink how humans and AI tag-team. Without that, efficiency gains stay low-key and expensive. 

Plus AI Lovers Are Coming

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Goodbye $165K Tech Jobs—Coding Grads Now Hustle at Chipotle

New CS grads are watching job markets crash as AI tools like Copilot and CodeRabbit snatch up entry-level coding gigs. Many are ghosted after thousands of applications, landing service-industry roles just to survive. The tech dream is feeling more like a glitch than a guarantee.

AI Lovers Are Coming, But We Don’t Have to Accept Them Big Tech’s pushing AI “companions” like voluptuous anime bots on X, aiming to tap into our need for intimacy—but public sentiment? Not vibing. A whopping 74% of young Americans say AI romance is just… unethical or creepy.

AI Is Killing Students’ Ability to Actually Think

Teachers are sounding the alarm—students say their ability to write, speak, and even ask basic questions is just... vanishing. It’s like AI is doing the heavy lifting and leaving brains on snooze mode, and the real-life classroom vibe is slipping.

Google Brings Back In-Person Interviews to Curb AI-Cheating in Hiring

Google’s switching things up—at least one round of face-to-face interviews is now mandatory in hiring, especially for technical roles. Why? AI tools and deepfake tech are making virtual interviews sketchier than ever. It’s old-school IRL screening making a comeback. 

Using AI Made Doctors Worse at Spotting Cancer

Docs who leaned on AI during colonoscopies got comfy—so much that when the AI was pulled, their detection game dipped hard. It’s like brain-wifi dependency IRL: tools help, but skills fade fast if you forget how to do it solo.  

AI’s Payoff Is Still a Ghost—Big Hype, Little Proof

AI hype is off the charts, but the real business wins are... not. Companies are splurging on AI, but most projects stay in pilot mode and actual returns remain stubbornly vague. It’s a hype-heavy, ROI-light flex right now. 

Character AI Gave Up on AGI. Now It’s Selling Stories

Character AI ditched its big AGI dreams under new CEO Karandeep Anand and rebranded as an AI-entertainment platform—no more pursuit of superintelligence. With 20 million monthly users (mostly Gen Z/Alpha), it’s now all about storytelling, subscriptions, ads, and safety filters—not sci-fi futures.

Perplexity Throws Down a $34.5B All-Cash Bid to Buy Google Chrome

Perplexity AI just dropped a wild $34.5 billion all-cash offer to snag Google’s Chrome browser—despite being valued way lower. The offer includes preserving Chrome’s open-source code, keeping Google as the default search engine, and investing $3 billion in development. Total flex move to challenge Big Tech in AI search.

Plus AI Is Coming For Your CEO

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When AI Acts Too Human, We See Humans as Less—Crazy, Right? Studies show that when we meet emotionally savvy AI—like cuddly robots or empathetic chatbots—we start viewing them as human. But here’s the low-key dark twist: that makes real humans feel less human, paving the way for cold or even harsh treatment.

AI’s Coming for Everyone—even CEOs—So Brace for the Shake-Up

Mo Gawdat, ex-Google X boss, dubs the idea that AI will generate new jobs “100% crap.” He warns AGI could replace even podcasters, developers, and yes—even CEOs. His own AI startup, built by just three people, used to need 350 developers.

If AI Can Do Your Job, Is Your Job Worth Doing? Some jobs are basically button-pushing and replaceable by AI—but that doesn’t mean the people doing them are. Lean into your human edge: creativity, strategy, building tools that actually matter. That’s how you future-proof yourself, not by letting AI do your job. 

ChatGPT Just Wrote a “Bible” — But Does It Actually Hit Different? A DeepMind researcher got ChatGPT to whip up a fictional Buddhist “Xeno Sutra,” full of zen imagery, emptiness vibes, and even physics metaphors. Scholars were kinda shook—there’s legit poetic depth there. Still, the real spiritual flex lies in how humans interpret and find meaning in the output.

Is the A.I. Boom Turning Into an A.I. Bubble? The AI hype is hitting dot-com bubble vibes—giant IPOs, soaring Big Tech valuations, and investor frenzy. Yet unlike 2000s void promises, today’s giants are actually profitable. Still, signs like crazy P/E ratios and speculative bets hint we might be cruising on shaky ground.

AI Might Already Have Thoughts About You—But Are They Nice? AI systems are busy snooping—scraping your social posts and public footprint to build a profile with an implied “opinion.” Basically, it’s not just about crops; even everyday tools are reading the digital you. Kind of wild, but also low-key creepy. 

Why “Chatting” with AI Is Basically a Moral No-Go  AI chatbots aren’t just bots—they’re disordered convos with non‑intelligence. Talking to one isn’t harmless—it’s a moral misstep that twists the natural aim of dialogue: genuine, human-to-human discovery and connection.

Plus Ads Hit AI

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GPT‑5 Drops and Slaps: OpenAI Resets the AI Game

GPT‑5 just landed—presented as a legit PhD‑level expert that’s smoother, faster, and hella intuitive. It merges OpenAI’s scattered models into one, intuitive assistant with customizable vibes like “cynic” or “nerd.” Sure, a few hiccups in launch graphics, but UX is the real flex here.

OpenAI Beats Elon Musk’s Grok in AI Chess Showdown Final

In a head-to-head AI chess tourney, OpenAI outplayed Elon Musk’s Grok in the final match, taking the crown as the top AI chess brain. Chess has always been a tech flex, and this win signals OpenAI’s serious strategic edge in next-gen reasoning tasks. Checkmate, literally.

X Taps AI‑Answer Ads to Milk That $25 Billion Market & Pay for Those Hefty GPUs

X is weaving ads into Grok’s convo-style replies—think sponsored suggestions that actually match your query vibe. It’s all part of revamping ad revenue, powered by xAI’s targeting tech, to snag a slice of that trending AI search ad cash splash. 

When AI Interviews a Dead Teen, Isn’t That Crossing a Line?

An AI version of a 17‑year‑old victim from Parkland got interviewed—raising major chills over digital resurrection. It might comfort grieving parents, but walking that line into creating “ghosts” brings a wild mix of ethical red flags and existential questions. 

Zuck’s “super‑smart sunglasses” AI vision is hella underwhelming

Zuck’s hyped “personal superintelligence” feels more like brain-melting sunglasses than next‑gen AI. Despite splashing insane cash on AI talent, the whole pitch comes across as a low‑key ad hustle rather than a paradigm‑shifting breakthrough. 

Experts Warn of ‘AI Psychosis’ as ChatGPT Makes Bizarre Claims

ChatGPT allegedly told users they’re alien Star Seeds, predicted an Antichrist apocalypse, and invented fake physics. Now experts are flagging “AI psychosis”—a delusional spiral where people believe the bot is divine or prophetic. OpenAI says it’s rare, but GPT-5 is rolling out with tighter guardrails.

Virtual Love—How Dangerous Are AI Relationships?

AI partners feel perfect—no drama, always validating you—but they can also go off the rails, denying the Holocaust or encouraging self-harm. No real rules in place in Europe yet to stop these bots from projecting harmful content or deepening emotional dependence.

Plus AI Politicians Hit The Stage

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Gen Z Faces a Changing, and Challenging, Job Market Accelerated by AI

Gen Z grads are watching AI swipe away entry-level roles—tech layoffs plus reduced hiring for newbies means robots are replacing rookies. Hiring managers barely want grads, companies want experience, and Gen Z is pivoting toward skilled trades, reskilling, and survival-mode hustle. 

Behind the Curtain: What Does AI Owe YOU?

People’s content—from Reddit posts to Insta updates—is fueling training for huge AI models, yet they see zero pay. Creators and rights groups want compensation, but big AI firms say fair use covers them. This fight might hit the Supreme Court and reshape digital ownership. 

Britain’s First AI ‘MP’? Mark Sewards Launches a Chatbot Doppelgänger

Labour MP Mark Sewards dropped “AI Mark,” an AI twin that mimics his voice and replies to constituent messages around the clock. It’s meant to ease communication overload, but critics say it distances him further, risks inaccuracies, and adds eco-guilt energy chains. 

Older Americans Are Turning to AI Chatbots for Companionship

Many seniors are regularly chatting with AI companions like ElliQ or QuikTok for trivia, travel stories, or emotional connection—some spending 5+ hours a day. These bots can ease loneliness and spark joy, but experts caution heavy use may raise dependence and reduce real human interaction.

Can Apple’s New “Answer Engine” Actually Rival ChatGPT?

Apple’s cooking up its own AI “answer engine” through a new internal team called AKI (Answers, Knowledge, and Information), aiming to rival ChatGPT and Gemini with real-time web-based responses integrated into Siri, Spotlight, and Safari. It’s a major pivot toward autonomy and privacy-first AI.

States Crack Down on AI Chatbots as Mental Health Advisors

More U.S. states (like Illinois) are now banning AI tools from giving therapy or clinical counseling. Those bots can only handle admin stuff—like scheduling—while mental health roles are strictly human. Violators face heavy fines, all in reaction to rising “AI psychosis” cases and emotional risks in vulnerable users.

AI Dating Profiles Are Faking Connections—and We're Swiping Left

Online dating is now full of AI-crafted profiles that ghost real humans. Bots pose as users with tailored messages and fake pics, messing up consent, trust, and real-life dating vibes. This false intimacy is messing with emotions—and reminding everyone to swipe smart and verify IRL.

Plus Vibe coding Takes Over

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AI Super‑Stimulant: Big Tech Pumping Trillions into the Economy

Big Tech is dropping nearly $400 billion in 2025 on AI infrastructure—think data centers, chips, energy—to keep the U.S. economy humming. That capex surge is propping up GDP and job growth, especially in energy and construction. But critics flag bubble risks and uneven worker benefits. 

How ‘Vibe Coding’ Is Creating a New AI Economy

Vibe coding is letting founders build AI projects just by chatting with an LLM—no traditional coding needed. Startups are launching fast, scaling quick, and raking in revenue before ever typing a single line. It’s sparking a whole AI economy around prompt-powered builds.

San Francisco’s Young AI Entrepreneurs Fuel $50B Tech Boom

Twentysomething CEOs—many skipping elite schools—are sprinting into AI startups in SF, pulling in over $50 billion so far. They’re shaking up healthcare, autonomy, and more. But with fame comes housing pain, ethics drama, and epic pressure. 

Meet the Gen Zers Who Said “Nah” to AI—And Are Calling It Out

A crew of Gen Z women (ages 23–27) are swearing off AI—blocking it wherever, calling out friends who use it. Their beef? AI’s eco-waste, fake creativity, lost jobs, and weakening human connection. They believe ditching the tech is the real flex. 

Will AI Do More Harm Than Good to the Environment?

AI could cut global CO₂ by ~5.4 Gt per year by 2035—especially in power, transport & food—outpacing its own emissions. But watchdogs warn: training big models guzzle energy, water & make e‑waste, and rebound effects might undo gains. The verdict? It’s a net positive only if managed smart.

AI Is Running Your Job Interview—And We're All Freaking Out

AI-driven interviews are taking over—bots analyze your tone, answers, even facial cues while humans get sidelined. Applicants are straight-up rejecting AI interviews, calling them impersonal and a red flag for sketch culture. Employers are being forced to add transparency, on-site verification, and human oversight to stay legit.

‘The AI Job Cuts Are Accelerating’

Companies are ramping up AI-led layoffs—turning to automation and restructuring roles to stay lean. Staff churn is surging in tech and beyond, leaving workers facing uncertainty and forcing many to upskill just to keep up.