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Verdant warns AI data center boom will create far fewer UK jobs than techUK predicts
Verdant, a UK economic think‑tank, argues that the AI‑driven data‑center expansion will add far fewer permanent roles than the industry’s optimistic figures suggest. The group examined 20 planned sites and calculated a…
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Microsoft Edge Team Overwhelmed by AI-Generated Extension Surge, Adds Automation
Microsoft’s Edge team has admitted that the rapid adoption of AI‑assisted coding is flooding the browser’s add‑on marketplace, creating a backlog that slows the review process. The team noted that while developers can…
1 sourceThe Register AI/ML -
Timnit Gebru: AI doom talk distracts from real-world harms like weapons and labor
AI researcher Timnit Gebru, known for her 2021 'stochastic parrot' paper and departure from Google, argues that the current industry focus on existential AI risks is a deliberate distraction. In a recent interview, she…
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Microsoft launches AI-powered tool to migrate Salesforce data to Dynamics 365
Microsoft announced a public‑preview service called Dynamics 365 Activate, an AI‑driven converter that helps partners and customers move existing Salesforce CRM implementations onto Microsoft’s Dynamics 365 SaaS…
1 sourceThe Register AI/ML -
Spammers Adopt ASCII Smuggling Technique
A clever technique used to hide malicious prompts in AI attacks has been adopted by spammers. Originally used to evade filters on email platforms designed to flag unwanted messages, ASCII smuggling now allows spammers…
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Microsoft Releases Record 974 Patches, Including 2 Zero-Days
Microsoft released a record 974 patches across its products, including two previously exploited zero-day vulnerabilities. The first, CVE-2026-85880, allows local attackers to escalate privileges on Windows systems. The…
2 sourcessecurityweek.comArs Technica AI -
Listen Labs scraps $1.5B round amid reported $2B Salesforce acquisition talks
AI market research startup Listen Labs has abandoned a signed $125 million Series C term sheet at a $1.5 billion valuation, a rare move in venture capital. The decision appears linked to ongoing acquisition discussions…
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AI Industry Seeks Schools, Parents Resist
Tech companies have long been central to promoting computer science education in schools, often through direct involvement or partnerships with nonprofits. This has led to a situation where students are trained on tech…
1 sourceThe Verge AI
