IBM pays $17M fine to end DOJ suit over DEI programs
IBM entered into a $17 million settlement agreement on Friday with the U.S. DOJ over allegations that it engaged in “illegal DEI practices.”
The Download: climate tech companies to watch and AI’s discovery problem
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Microsoft is working on yet another OpenClaw-like agent
The company has also previously introduced agents that are able to complete tasks, Cowork and Copilot Tasks.
Stanford report highlights growing disconnect between AI insiders and everyone else
Stanford’s latest AI Index shows a widening gap between experts and the public, with rising anxiety over jobs, healthcare, and the economy.
FBI announces takedown of phishing operation that targeted thousands of victims
Cybercriminals allegedly used the W3LL phishing kit to target more than 17,000 victims worldwide, stealing their passwords and multi-factor authentication codes.
Booking.com confirms hackers accessed customers’ data
The travel giant notified customers that their personal data, including names, emails, physical addresses, phone numbers may have been accessed in a security incident.
5 Books That Will Help You Navigate Change and Stay Resilient at Work
Five books providing detailed, actionable guidance on building and strengthening teams that remain resilient and ready amid the uncertainty and the change we all know is coming.
Game-changing Tech Always Looks Overhyped at First — Here’s Why
New technologies often appear overhyped because public attention arrives long before the deeper structural changes actually take place.
This CEO Hires Just 4% of Applicants. Here’s His Unique Hiring Test.
The company received 75,000 job applications for 3,000 open positions.
This Apple Product Has a 10-Week Wait Time — And It’s Been Around Forever
The Mac mini is flying off shelves as AI enthusiasts snap up the $599 desktop to run autonomous agents like OpenClaw.
A New Restaurant Rule Is Spreading Across 11 States — And Customers Love It
Bars and restaurants are banning phones to bring back real conversation. The policy is surprisingly popular.