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from24/7 Wall St.

Microsoft vs Meta: Both AI Stocks Have Been Hit Hard, But One Is a Better Buy Now

Microsoft focuses on enterprise AI infrastructure while Meta invests heavily in consumer AI and advertising.

Microsoft builds its own AI stack to help wean it from its reliance on OpenAI

Microsoft has launched proprietary AI models to reduce dependence on OpenAI while maintaining a strategic partnership.

10 hours ago

Ex-Microsoft engineer blames Azure problems on talent exodus

Microsoft 365 GCC High was dismissed by federal evaluators due to foundational issues in Azure's infrastructure and rushed market entry.

from24/7 Wall St.

Microsoft vs Meta: Both AI Stocks Have Been Hit Hard, But One Is a Better Buy Now

Microsoft focuses on enterprise AI infrastructure while Meta invests heavily in consumer AI and advertising.

Microsoft builds its own AI stack to help wean it from its reliance on OpenAI

Microsoft has launched proprietary AI models to reduce dependence on OpenAI while maintaining a strategic partnership.

more#microsoft

Software job openings surge this year, defying AI fears

Tech job openings have rebounded sharply in 2026, contradicting the narrative that AI is eliminating engineering roles.

Relationships

fromSilicon Canals

3 hours ago

The dark side of the side hustle - Silicon Canals

Side hustles can lead to personal and emotional costs that are often overlooked, impacting relationships and health.

#ai

7 hours ago

Artificial intelligence

Netflix, Meta, IBM speakers discuss AI and their workdays

Marketing tech

fromHR Brew

AI is changing how people look for jobs, forcing recruiters to keep up

AI is transforming SEO and recruitment strategies, requiring adaptation to new search behaviors and tools.

fromFuturism

Intellectual property law

Anthropic Suddenly Cares Intensely About Intellectual Property After Realizing With Horror That It Accidentally Leaked Claude's Source Code

Software development

The AI Revolution in Development: Why Outer Loop Agents Are the Next Big Thing

fromInc

Careers

5 Skills LinkedIn Says Will AI-Proof Your Career in 2026

Software development

AI software development: It works, but it's finicky

7 hours ago

Netflix, Meta, IBM speakers discuss AI and their workdays

Optimal AI results require significant preparatory work and multiple agents to manage tasks effectively.

Marketing tech

fromHR Brew

Intellectual property law

AI is changing how people look for jobs, forcing recruiters to keep up

AI is transforming SEO and recruitment strategies, requiring adaptation to new search behaviors and tools.

fromFuturism

Anthropic Suddenly Cares Intensely About Intellectual Property After Realizing With Horror That It Accidentally Leaked Claude's Source Code

Anthropic's copyright takedown request for its AI model's source code highlights hypocrisy in its stance on copyright laws.

The AI Revolution in Development: Why Outer Loop Agents Are the Next Big Thing

AI is set to revolutionize post-code push processes, automating tasks like security fixes, error logging, and code reviews.

fromInc

5 Skills LinkedIn Says Will AI-Proof Your Career in 2026

Workers can harness five key characteristics to stay ahead in the age of AI.

AI software development: It works, but it's finicky

AI can write code, but expert developers are essential to correct its errors and ensure quality.

Anthropic's Designs Three-Agent Harness Supports Long-Running Full-Stack AI Development

Anthropic's multi-agent harness improves autonomous application development by dividing tasks among agents for better coherence and output quality.

California

fromThe Mercury News

20 hours ago

Bay Area saw job gains in January, new report shows

The Bay Area added 15,000 jobs in January, contributing significantly to California's overall job growth.

23 hours ago

Meta's CTO has some advice for college students wanting to work in tech: 'Constantly be building.'

You just have to immerse yourself in it. You should just constantly be building. That's what's going to give you the best chance of having the relevant skill set that is needed to make a difference in technology.

Education

Startup companies

AI Startups Are Battling for Fresh Tech Talent, Offering Up to $400,000 Salaries and Big Bonus Packages to New Grads

AI startups are raising base salaries to attract top talent, with median pay for software engineers now at $200,000.

Silicon Valley food

This 30-Year-Old Uber Employee Started a 'Scrappy' Side Hustle in Her Kitchen - It Hit $10K in 48 Hours: 'Never About Chasing a Trend'

Glabman created She's The Sauce to provide functional condiments while managing health issues, achieving $10,000 in revenue within 48 hours.

Why employees are giving up remote work and moving back to urban centers

The pandemic-induced migration from cities has reversed, with workers returning to urban areas due to tightening return-to-office mandates and job availability.

Why employees are giving up remote work and moving back to urban centers

The pandemic-induced migration from cities has reversed, with workers returning to urban centers due to tightening return-to-office mandates and evolving labor markets.

Why employees are giving up remote work and moving back to urban centers

The pandemic-induced migration of workers from cities has reversed, with many returning due to tightening return-to-office mandates and evolving labor markets.

10 Work-from-Home Jobs That Don't Keep You on the Phone All Day

Working from home offers flexibility and opportunities for various remote jobs that do not require constant phone communication.

14 Work From Home Jobs That Pay At Least $45 an Hour

High-paying remote jobs include special effects artists, management analysts, computer programmers, financial analysts, and statisticians, averaging over $45 an hour.

Why employees are giving up remote work and moving back to urban centers

The pandemic-induced migration from cities has reversed, with workers returning to urban areas due to tightening return-to-office mandates and job availability.

Why employees are giving up remote work and moving back to urban centers

The pandemic-induced migration from cities has reversed, with workers returning to urban centers due to tightening return-to-office mandates and evolving labor markets.

Why employees are giving up remote work and moving back to urban centers

The pandemic-induced migration of workers from cities has reversed, with many returning due to tightening return-to-office mandates and evolving labor markets.

10 Work-from-Home Jobs That Don't Keep You on the Phone All Day

Working from home offers flexibility and opportunities for various remote jobs that do not require constant phone communication.

14 Work From Home Jobs That Pay At Least $45 an Hour

High-paying remote jobs include special effects artists, management analysts, computer programmers, financial analysts, and statisticians, averaging over $45 an hour.

I helped build Uber and Discord and now my tools help fuel billion-dollar unicorns. But Silicon Valley is losing the AI race to itself | Fortune

Silicon Valley is falling behind in innovation due to slow adaptation to social demands and a focus on preserving existing business models.

Best Way to Onboard Team To Claude Code

Onboarding a team to Claude Code enhances efficiency in design and development tasks, optimizing its use for prototyping and code reviews.

3 hours ago

Anthropic says Claude Code subscribers will need to pay extra for OpenClaw support | TechCrunch

Claude Code subscribers will face increased costs for using third-party tools like OpenClaw starting April 4.

Running your life from terminal is peak 2026 - and that's not the flex you think it is

Claude Code transforms personal and professional workflows through automation and task management, enabling users to save time and prioritize effectively.

Agile

Best Way to Onboard Team To Claude Code

Onboarding a team to Claude Code enhances efficiency in design and development tasks, optimizing its use for prototyping and code reviews.

3 hours ago

Anthropic says Claude Code subscribers will need to pay extra for OpenClaw support | TechCrunch

Claude Code subscribers will face increased costs for using third-party tools like OpenClaw starting April 4.

Running your life from terminal is peak 2026 - and that's not the flex you think it is

Claude Code transforms personal and professional workflows through automation and task management, enabling users to save time and prioritize effectively.

Call it America's yo-yo job market

Job growth has fluctuated significantly, resulting in roughly zero net growth over the past year despite adding 178,000 jobs in March.

Marketing

fromInc

Is Your Company Focusing on Generative Engine Optimization?

Generative engine optimization (GEO) requires marketers to adapt strategies for AI-driven search, focusing on relevance and collaboration across PR, content, and SEO.

Venture

Intellectual property law

What I'm Seeing As a Startup Investor in 2026

Fundraising now requires execution proof and deep understanding of metrics, shifting from storytelling to disciplined preparation.

fromNextgov.com

23 hours ago

Tech bills of the week: Limiting adversaries' access to US tech; and boosting cyber apprenticeships

New legislation aims to strengthen U.S. export controls on sensitive technologies to prevent adversaries from exploiting them for economic gain.

Cryptocurrency

fromnews.bitcoin.com

Linux Foundation and Coinbase Launch x402 Foundation for AI Agents

The Linux Foundation launched the x402 Foundation to establish an open protocol for seamless internet-native payments.

Health

fromDefenderNetwork.com

Sitting Is the New Smoking: Why Houston's Remote Workers Are at Risk

Excessive sedentary behavior linked to serious health issues, including cancer and cardiovascular disease, poses significant risks for remote workers.

Privacy technologies

fromTechzine Global

Is Proton Workspace the European alternative to Microsoft 365 and Google?

Proton's new software suite aims to compete with Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace while prioritizing user privacy.

Y Combinator's CEO says he ships 37,000 lines of AI code per day. A developer looked under the hood

Gregorein's review highlighted that Tan's website made 169 server requests totaling 6.42 megabytes, while Hacker News only made 7 requests for 12 kilobytes.

Web design

#oracle

fromBoston.com

Boston

Oracle layoffs begin globally; impact on Mass. workforce unclear

Recently laid-off Oracle worker says AI is coming for jobs

Oracle laid off thousands of employees, attributing job losses to AI integration in large enterprises.

fromSFGATE

Tech giant reportedly slashes thousands of jobs, doubles down on AI

Oracle is laying off thousands of employees while investing heavily in artificial intelligence and expanding its data centers.

Oracle Slashes Thousands of Jobs While Doubling Down on AI Expansion

Oracle is cutting thousands of jobs to address investor concerns over its AI data center spending and overextension in the market.

fromwww.theguardian.com

US tech firm Oracle cuts thousands of jobs as it steps up AI spending

Oracle is cutting thousands of jobs to reassure investors about its AI infrastructure investments.

fromComputerWeekly.com

What's driving Oracle's latest job cuts? | Computer Weekly

Oracle is laying off 30,000 employees despite having $533 billion in orders.

fromBoston.com

Boston

Oracle layoffs begin globally; impact on Mass. workforce unclear

Recently laid-off Oracle worker says AI is coming for jobs

Oracle laid off thousands of employees, attributing job losses to AI integration in large enterprises.

fromSFGATE

Tech giant reportedly slashes thousands of jobs, doubles down on AI

Oracle is laying off thousands of employees while investing heavily in artificial intelligence and expanding its data centers.

Oracle Slashes Thousands of Jobs While Doubling Down on AI Expansion

Oracle is cutting thousands of jobs to address investor concerns over its AI data center spending and overextension in the market.

fromwww.theguardian.com

US tech firm Oracle cuts thousands of jobs as it steps up AI spending

Oracle is cutting thousands of jobs to reassure investors about its AI infrastructure investments.

fromComputerWeekly.com

What's driving Oracle's latest job cuts? | Computer Weekly

Oracle is laying off 30,000 employees despite having $533 billion in orders.

Women in technology

AI isn't just reshaping productivity and threatening to kill jobs. It's changing how we lead, communicate, and treat each other. It's also creating a new gender gap

Ben Armstrong of MIT on the Future of Work and Adapting to Technological Change

Generative AI tools require human involvement for accuracy and relevance, similar to the early internet's need for effective user engagement.

AI budgets soar, ROI still elusive

CIOs are now focused on demonstrating measurable financial returns from generative AI investments.

Women in technology

AI isn't just reshaping productivity and threatening to kill jobs. It's changing how we lead, communicate, and treat each other. It's also creating a new gender gap

Generative AI is reshaping communication, trust, and cultural interactions beyond productivity and efficiency concerns.

Ben Armstrong of MIT on the Future of Work and Adapting to Technological Change

Generative AI tools require human involvement for accuracy and relevance, similar to the early internet's need for effective user engagement.

AI budgets soar, ROI still elusive

CIOs are now focused on demonstrating measurable financial returns from generative AI investments.

more#generative-ai

Growth hacking

Tech creators are getting the star treatment at a new talent management firm

Tech creators are being prioritized by brands, with new management firms like Kernel Management emerging to support their growth and partnerships.

Business intelligence

Salesforce announces an AI-heavy makeover for Slack, with 30 new features | TechCrunch

Salesforce enhances Slack with AI features, including reusable skills and improved Slackbot capabilities for task automation and integration with external services.

Apple

Apple Offers Up to $400K to Keep iPhone Designers Amid AI Talent War

Apple is issuing large bonuses to retain its iPhone Product Design team amid competition from AI startups like OpenAI.

fromFuturism

17 hours ago

Say a Prayer for This Startup That's Replacing Its Developers With OpenClaw

OpenClaw is being used to create autonomous AI teams, raising concerns about job security for human developers.

Meta Superintelligence Labs is quietly building a hardware team

Meta is expanding its AI efforts by building a dedicated hardware team and hiring Rui Xu to lead it for AI-powered devices.

How AI and 'experience creep' are making it harder for new graduates to find jobs | Fortune

The job market for recent college graduates has worsened, with increased unemployment and higher experience requirements from employers.

Job Seekers Are Getting Ghosted in Record Numbers. One Person Got a Rejection Letter 11 Months After Applying.

Job seekers face increased ghosting, with 53% affected, largely due to AI-driven application processes overwhelming recruiters.

How AI and 'experience creep' are making it harder for new graduates to find jobs | Fortune

The job market for recent college graduates has worsened, with increased unemployment and higher experience requirements from employers.

Job Seekers Are Getting Ghosted in Record Numbers. One Person Got a Rejection Letter 11 Months After Applying.

Job seekers face increased ghosting, with 53% affected, largely due to AI-driven application processes overwhelming recruiters.

Internet Bug Bounty program hits pause on payouts

The Internet Bug Bounty program is pausing submissions for bug reports in open-source software to reassess its approach to security.

fromThe Verge

20 hours ago

Anthropic essentially bans OpenClaw from Claude by making subscribers pay extra

Claude subscriptions will no longer cover third-party tools starting tomorrow at 12pm PT.

California

fromAxios

California cements its role as the national testing ground for AI rules

California is advancing AI regulations while the Trump administration seeks a national standard to limit state-level laws.

Marketing tech

Why are designers, engineers, and product managers in a 'three-way standoff'?

The design job market is experiencing uncertainty as demand for product managers rises, raising concerns about the impact of AI on designer roles.

Forget free lunch and nap pods: AI startups are luring workers with soaring salaries-some recent computer science grads are making over $300,000 | Fortune

Startups are offering unprecedented salaries, with median base offers reaching $200,000, driven by competition for AI talent.

Startup companies

6 days ago

Here is what 3 AI startup CEOs say they're looking for when deciding to hire a candidate

AI startup CEOs prioritize adaptability and genuine excitement about technology over traditional qualifications when hiring.

I used to advise companies on what to pay people. Here are 4 myths you should ignore when negotiating your salary.

Negotiation success relies more on personal value and offers than on market research or salary data.

fromMoneywise

With gas prices spiking, you now have a new reason to ask your boss to work from home

If the Strait of Hormuz remains closed, I'll be happy if they only stayed at $4 a gallon. This situation is bound to impact budgets for commuters significantly.

Remote teams

fromInfoQ

Github Integrates AI to Improve Accessibility Issue Management and Automate Feedback Triage

GitHub has launched an AI-powered workflow to streamline accessibility feedback into prioritized engineering tasks.

Data science

3 weeks ago

AI Engineer vs Data Scientist Salary in 2026: Why Production Skills Pay More

AI Engineer has replaced Data Scientist as the highest-paid tech role, commanding 15-25% higher salaries due to focus on production-ready systems rather than insights.

Most Developers Are Using AI Wrong.

Using AI in coding can create an illusion of speed, leading to a lack of understanding and ownership of the code.

fromComputerWeekly.com

Arm works with IBM to deliver flexibility on mainframe | Computer Weekly

IBM and Arm are collaborating to create dual-architecture hardware for enterprise AI and data-intensive workloads.

15 hours ago

Anthropic says Claude subscriptions will no longer support OpenClaw because it puts an 'outsized strain' on systems

Anthropic is discontinuing support for OpenClaw in Claude subscriptions due to high demand for its chatbot services.

fromSilicon Canals

#ai-in-software-development

Gig workers in 50+ countries are filming themselves doing chores to train humanoid robots for $15 an hour - Silicon Canals

A new gig economy is emerging where workers film household tasks to train humanoid robots, highlighting economic disparities in compensation versus value extracted.

fromTechzine Global

Cursor updates its platform with a focus on autonomous AI agents

Cursor 3 enhances software development by integrating AI agents for collaborative coding, reducing manual programming and streamlining workflows.

1 week ago

How to land a software development job in an AI-focused world

AI is reshaping the software development job market, emphasizing problem-solving skills over coding speed.

fromTechzine Global

Cursor updates its platform with a focus on autonomous AI agents

Cursor 3 enhances software development by integrating AI agents for collaborative coding, reducing manual programming and streamlining workflows.

more#ai-in-software-development

1 week ago

How to land a software development job in an AI-focused world

AI is reshaping the software development job market, emphasizing problem-solving skills over coding speed.

For most workplace tasks, AI is good enough to pass but not good enough to impress, MIT finds | Fortune

AI technology is improving but still struggles to meet quality standards in many workplace tasks.

What next for junior developers?

Software development companies must adapt to the impending retirement of senior developers and the need for wisdom in coding.

'AI-pilled' engineers are working harder and burning out faster, Django co-creator says

AI tools can increase productivity but may also lead to mental exhaustion for users.

fromnews.bitcoin.com

The Future of Work: Human API Enables Real-Time Collaboration Between Humans and AI

Human API launches a mobile app enabling global contributors to earn income by providing speech data for AI tasks.

fromDanielwestheide

6 days ago

Software development

Pair Programming Considered Unnecessary: The Costs of Productive Solitude

JetBrains is discontinuing Code With Me due to declining demand for remote collaborative coding post-pandemic.

AI Breakthroughs, Security Breaches, and Industry Shakeups Define the Week in Tech - TechRepublic

Tech industry faces rapid AI advancements alongside significant security vulnerabilities and human costs.

Artificial intelligence

AI drove 25% of job cuts in March

Job cuts rose 25% in March, with AI contributing to a quarter of these layoffs, particularly in the tech sector.

fromTNW | Apps

Microsoft launches three in-house AI models in direct challenge to OpenAI

Microsoft has launched three in-house AI models that compete directly with OpenAI, marking a significant shift in its AI strategy.

fromwww.bbc.com

Tech CEOs suddenly love blaming AI for mass job cuts. Why?

Job cuts in Big Tech are increasingly justified by advancements in artificial intelligence, shifting away from traditional explanations like efficiency and over-hiring.

fromThe Atlantic

Is AI Going to Turn Us All Into Middle Managers?

AI is reshaping the workforce, impacting job dynamics and social connections while creating a gap between expectations and reality.

3 weeks ago

Why right now is the best time ever to work in software | Fortune

The truth is both simpler and more exciting: AI isn't the end of software; it's the beginning of a new era for it. We're living through one of the most exciting moments in the history of software. There has never been a better time to work in this industry. AI is reshaping what's possible, and the level of investment pouring into technology rivals some of the most transformative public infrastructure efforts in modern history.

Software development

#ai-impact

fromZDNET

New MIT jobs report: Why AI's work impact will roll in like a rising tide, not a crashing wave

AI's impact on jobs may take longer than expected, allowing workers more time to adapt.

fromArs Technica

How did Anthropic measure AI's "theoretical capabilities" in the job market?

LLMs are theorized to perform 80% of job tasks across various occupations, but this is based on speculative assumptions rather than empirical data.

fromZDNET

New MIT jobs report: Why AI's work impact will roll in like a rising tide, not a crashing wave

AI's impact on jobs may take longer than expected, allowing workers more time to adapt.

fromArs Technica

How did Anthropic measure AI's "theoretical capabilities" in the job market?

LLMs are theorized to perform 80% of job tasks across various occupations, but this is based on speculative assumptions rather than empirical data.

more#ai-impact

Microsoft takes on AI rivals with three new foundational models | TechCrunch

Microsoft AI released three foundational AI models for text, voice, and image generation, emphasizing human-centered design and competitive pricing.

#ai-adoption

9 reasons AI isn't going to take your job (yet) | Fortune

Employers should approach AI adoption cautiously, as predictions about its impact on employment and capabilities have often been inaccurate.

The starkly uneven reality of enterprise AI adoption

AI adoption varies significantly within and across organizations, with some teams advancing rapidly while others lag behind.

9 reasons AI isn't going to take your job (yet) | Fortune

Employers should approach AI adoption cautiously, as predictions about its impact on employment and capabilities have often been inaccurate.

The starkly uneven reality of enterprise AI adoption

AI adoption varies significantly within and across organizations, with some teams advancing rapidly while others lag behind.

more#ai-adoption

One company's 'AI salary bump' is designed to end vague productivity mandates for good | Fortune

Omnisend incentivizes AI usage with salary increases for employees demonstrating effective AI integration in their workflows.

fromSilicon Canals

6 days ago

The real story behind 45,000 tech layoffs: where the money actually goes - Silicon Canals

Tech layoffs reflect a reallocation of workforce driven by AI advancements, with contrasting narratives on the implications for workers and the industry.