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Algorithms automate decisions and work processes. Since the industrial revolution, AI has made work more precarious. Economists like Romer and Stiglitz highlight the "Turing trap."

Claude can now browse the Internet to provide more accurate answers. This feature is available in preview for paid users in the United States. Free users and those in other countries will have to wait.

Block has laid off 931 employees, about 8% of its workforce, for strategic and performance reasons. The changes also include the closure of 748 open positions. Dorsey ruled out financial motivations or the use of AI for the layoffs.

Earth AI has discovered promising deposits of critical minerals in Australia, using artificial intelligence to analyze overlooked mining data. Founded by Roman Teslyuk, the startup also developed drilling equipment to confirm its predictions.

Amazon has launched the "Interests" feature for a more personalized search. Users can search for specific products and receive updates on relevant items. The feature is currently available to a select group of users in the U.S.

Krisp launches an AI feature to change accents during calls, starting with Indian English to American English. The feature is in beta and promises improvements over time.

The Senate has approved a bill on AI in professions, establishing rules for technology use and information obligations for professionals.

Vibe Coding is a new approach to software development that uses artificial intelligence tools to automatically generate code. Key tools include Cursor Composer, Replit, Sonnet, and SuperWhisper. While it facilitates work, it does not replace the need for technical skills.

Smartphone batteries are increasing capacity to meet AI energy consumption, not to improve autonomy. Companies are migrating towards local AI, but this leads to significant battery drain.

Dario Amodei, CEO of Anthropic, proposes a surprising idea: an AI could have a "Resign" button to refuse unwanted tasks. This proposal sparked debates about AI's anthropomorphism and its ability to feel emotions.

The quality of inputs is crucial for improving AI results. Using tools like Semantic Scholar and NotebookLM ensures more reliable and detailed content.