In an era where AI writes code, a seasoned programmer took Harvard’s free CS50 courses to sharpen his Python skills. He found the legendary courses, taught by David Malan, are a fantastic way to learn to code and, more importantly, to spot AI’s confident errors.
A new analysis argues that 2026 will be a major turning point for workplace culture. It won’t be because bosses suddenly got nicer, but because the business costs of ignoring burnt-out employees have become too high to ignore.
Intel’s year was defined by seismic shifts. A new CEO took charge, Nvidia invested billions, and the U.S. government bought a stake, all while the company sold off a major division at a loss. The chip giant is trying anything to turn things around.
According to a new analysis, AI is fundamentally reframing business competition by making rapid, cheap iteration the ultimate advantage. This shift neutralizes the traditional strengths of large corporations and favors agile, AI-enabled startups. The dynamics could lead to massive market shifts fast
According to a Reuters poll, South Korea’s exports likely grew for the seventh straight month in December. The 9% rise is powered almost entirely by booming semiconductor demand linked to AI. However, the rest of the export picture looks pretty weak.
Taiwan was hit by a powerful 7.0 magnitude earthquake, triggering evacuations at TSMC’s key fabs. The chipmaker recovered rapidly, with no structural damage reported and most equipment operational again within ten hours.
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, who dropped out of Stanford in 2005, says he’s “envious” of today’s 20-year-old college dropouts. He laments that running OpenAI leaves him no mental space to brainstorm new startups, joining a chorus of tech CEOs questioning the necessity of a degree.
Ubisoft has been forced to take Rainbow Six Siege completely offline following a major security breach. The attacker distributed billions of free R6 credits and issued false bans, forcing a total transaction rollback.
A new critique argues that AI companions, which went mainstream in 2025, are the wrong answer to loneliness. They offer the illusion of connection but actually deepen our self-absorption. Real companionship requires friction and otherness that algorithms can’t provide.
McKinsey & Company is planning to cut roughly 10% of its workforce, a move that signals a fundamental shift for the consulting industry. The core analytical work that built its empire is now being commoditized by artificial intelligence.
