AI use hits 50% of U.S. workforce as daily adoption hits record high
Half of employed U.S. adults now use artificial intelligence in their work, according to a new Gallup poll. Daily and weekly usage is also moving from occasional experimentation to regular integration into workplace tasks. The survey, conducted between February 4 and February 19, 2026, gathered responses from 23,717 employees and found AI adoption has grown […]
SpaceX rolls out Grok AI voice assistant for Starlink customer support
SpaceX has begun using a voice-based AI assistant powered by Grok to handle Starlink customer support calls. The system can answer questions, troubleshoot service issues and even set up new accounts in real time, replacing the need for traditional phone menus. The assistant identifies itself at the start of calls, saying, “Hi there, I’m an […]
Canada saw $1 trillion capital outflow over decade as domestic investment lagged
Royal Bank of Canada says Canada experienced a net capital outflow of $1 trillion between 2015 and 2024, marking what it calls the most significant capital exodus in the country’s modern history. The imbalance came as Canada ranked last in the G7 for capital investment, with spending on machinery, equipment and intellectual property at roughly […]
Suspect in Altman attack cited AI fears, urged violence against AI CEOs
A 20-year-old man has been charged with attempted murder and arson after attacking Sam Altman’s San Francisco home with a Molotov cocktail, with investigators saying he was motivated by the belief that artificial intelligence could lead to humanity’s extinction. Authorities say the suspect also targeted OpenAI’s offices the same day and left behind writings calling […]
