Daily Archives: Mar 12, 2026

Key Takeaways IBM is reportedly reducing its workforce by about 8,000 employees, with a significant impact on its Human Resources division.These changes follow IBM's introduction of AI tools for HR tasks, though the company states overall headcount has grown due to reinvestment in other areas.The tech industry continues to see...

Key Takeaways Millions of books are reportedly being used to train artificial intelligence systems, often without authors' consent.This practice has sparked a significant debate concerning copyright, ethical AI development, and the future of writing.The publishing industry and authors are grappling with how to respond to the rise of AI-generated content.Questions...

Key Takeaways Tokyo-based AI chip startup EdgeCortix has secured new government funding.The company received ¥3 billion (about $21 million) in subsidies to develop energy-efficient AI chips.These advanced chips are planned for commercial release in 2027 and have potential defense applications.EdgeCortix also holds a contract connected to the U.S. Department of...