California moves to prepare workers for AI disruption
Gavin Newsom has signed a new executive order aimed at preparing workers for the potential job losses tied to artificial intelligence. The order directs state agencies to evaluate and recommend support systems for displaced workers, including compensation programs, subsidized employment opportunities and expanded workforce training. The move comes as uncertainty around AI’s impact on jobs […]
White House pushes app onto federal devices
The White House is directing federal agencies to install its newly launched mobile app on government-issued phones used by employees across the executive branch. The move has drawn concern from current and former officials, who describe it as highly unusual and potentially risky. The app, launched in March, is designed to give the public “unfiltered” […]
HP BIOS updates cause crashes and unbootable laptops for some users
Customers of HP are reporting serious issues after installing recent BIOS updates on some of the company’s premium laptops. Many of the affected updates were flagged as “critical” and automatically delivered through Windows Update, leaving users little control over whether the firmware was installed. Over the past few months, complaints have surfaced across forums describing […]
Microsoft scales back AI tool access as usage costs rise
Companies are pushing employees to use artificial intelligence tools at unprecedented levels in an effort to unlock productivity gains across engineering and operations. But early signs from major tech firms suggest that rapid adoption is creating unexpected cost pressures that are forcing some companies to scale back. Microsoft has reportedly begun cancelling most of its […]