AI DAILY: Breaking AI News Handpicked For The Curious Mind

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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.


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