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Fitbit's Gemini-Powered AI Health Coach Is Rolling Out to iOS
Fitbit's AI Health Coach Expands to iOS Fitbit's AI-powered health coach, leveraging Google's Gemini models, is now rolling out to iOS users, marking a significant expansion for the feature previously limited to Android. This offers iPhone users personalized health insights and f
By Jeff Liu
Law Firm Sacks Hundreds of Employees Amid Pivot to AI
The promise of AI as a job creator is taking a hit as reality sets in. Baker McKenzie, a multinational law firm based in Chicago, is laying off hundreds of support staff, explicitly citing AI adoption as a key factor. This move could signal a broader trend of AI-driven job displacement across indust
By Jeff Liu
OpenAI Disputes Claim It Violated California's New AI Safety Law
OpenAI is pushing back against claims that the release of its GPT-5.3-Codex model violates California's new AI safety law. The company asserts it's compliant with regulations while emphasizing its commitment to safe and ethical AI development, as regulators begin to scrutinize AI companies under new
By Jeff Liu
AI-Washing and Forever Layoffs: Why Companies Keep Cutting Jobs
Are you running leaner, or just running scared? The recent wave of layoffs, even at profitable companies, signals a shift in how businesses are approaching growth and efficiency. Understanding these trends can help you anticipate market changes and adapt your strategy to survive – and thrive. Key P
By Jeff Liu
Why 2026 is the year AI finally understands the work behind the work
The promise of AI transforming work has been a constant refrain, but 2026 is shaping up as the year it might actually deliver. Instead of replacing human workers, the focus is shifting to AI as a tool for coordination, freeing up time and mental space for more focused work and, crucially, improving
By Jeff Liu
Agents, Deepfakes, and the Messy Reality of the AI Boom
AI agents are poised to reshape how we interact with technology, but the path forward is far from clear. From navigating the hype around AI-driven social networks to addressing the dangers of deepfakes, the industry faces significant challenges as it matures. Veteran AI researcher Oren Etzioni recen
By Jeff LiuUber Eats’ new Cart Assistant feature is an AI hack for your grocery shopping
Typing out grocery lists is so 2025. Uber Eats just launched "Cart Assistant," a new AI feature that automatically populates your shopping cart based on text or image inputs. This could be a big win for busy users, and a smart move for Uber as it battles for dominance in the competitive food and gro
By Jeff Liu
TikTok Launches Opt-In Local Feed Using Precise U.S. Location Data
TikTok wants to be your local guide, but are you ready to share your precise whereabouts? The platform's new "Local Feed," launched this week, surfaces nearby content related to dining, shopping, events, and news. [1] The catch? It relies on users opting into sharing their precise location data, a r
By Jeff Liu
Over 60 Software Vendors Issue Security Fixes Across Platforms
This month's Patch Tuesday highlights the ever-present challenge of software vulnerabilities. Over 60 vendors, including Microsoft, Adobe, and Cisco, released security fixes addressing a total of 60 flaws. The sheer volume underscores the increasing complexity of modern software ecosystems and the r
By Jeff Liu
Fear Grows That AI Is Permanently Eliminating Jobs
The rise of increasingly capable AI is forcing a reckoning in the job market, with anxieties growing that many roles may be permanently eliminated. While some see AI as a tool for augmenting human capabilities, others fear mass unemployment and societal disruption, leading to calls for stricter regu
By Jeff Liu
Humanoid robot startup Apptronik has now raised $935M at a $5B+ valuation
The race to build the first commercially viable humanoid robot is heating up, and Austin-based Apptronik just secured a major financial advantage. With a fresh influx of capital, the company is poised to scale production of its Apollo robots and potentially beat competitors like Tesla's Optimus to m
By Jeff Liu