OpenAI is launching a new global education initiative to integrate AI skills into national school systems. The move comes as the company’s own research highlights a stark and growing “capability overhang” between what AI can do and how it’s actually used worldwide.
New survey data reveals a significant rise in workplace AI use, but the growth is concentrated in tech, finance, and education. While many workers aren’t worried about job loss, researchers warn a vulnerable group of millions could be left behind.
The new year is already bringing a wave of job cuts. Business Insider reports that AI is being named as a direct reason for layoffs at companies like Angi, which is shedding 350 positions.
Stuck in a streaming rut, one writer turned to ChatGPT to plan a week of TV. The AI built a schedule around pro wrestling, crime docs, and a strict sleep cutoff, complete with a “no twisty shows after 8:30 PM” rule. The result was a surprisingly effective end to channel surfing.
NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope has captured an incredibly detailed image of the Helix Nebula, a dying star 650 light-years away. The photo shows the star’s crumbling remains seeding space with the raw materials for future worlds.
The next wave of AI isn’t about smarter general assistants. It’s about hyper-specific, emotionally sticky agents that help us practice tough talks, remember loved ones, and manage different versions of ourselves. They’ll spread like memes, not through enterprise software.
Taiwan’s economy rode the AI wave to a massive export record in 2025. The island shipped $640.75 billion in goods, with sales to the U.S. skyrocketing over 125%. The momentum is expected to continue, but risks loom.
A UK child safety watchdog says it found “criminal” images on the dark web allegedly generated by Grok AI. The findings have triggered condemnation from UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer and a document preservation order from the European Union.
A new discussion highlights the growing AI divide for SMBs. The key to competing isn’t a huge budget, but a focused, practical approach to implementation.
Google is rolling out a suite of new Gemini-powered features for Gmail, including AI Overviews for search and an AI Inbox that sorts your mail. Some features will be enabled by default, requiring users to opt-out, while others are locked behind a paywall. The update starts today in the US.
