AI is pushing workers away from college and toward trade schools and entrepreneurship

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A new survey from Pelgo suggests AI is reshaping how unemployed workers think about education and career stability. Many now favor trade schools, entrepreneurship, and faster workforce entry over traditional four-year college degrees.

AI is changing jobs faster than companies know how to handle

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Boston Consulting Group says AI is rapidly reshaping the workplace, with many employees now spending more time managing AI tools than doing traditional work. While workers report higher job satisfaction, many also say AI is making work mentally exhausting.

Google finally gives website owners AI visibility data in Search Console

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Google is finally giving publishers visibility into how their content performs inside AI Overviews and AI Mode. New Search Console reports reveal impressions, pages, devices, and countries tied to generative AI features, while new controls let site owners opt out entirely.

Microsoft turns Windows Terminal into an open-source AI shell

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Microsoft has launched Intelligent Terminal 0.1, an experimental open-source fork of Windows Terminal that brings AI agents directly into the shell with contextual assistance, automatic error detection, and background task handling.

Surface RTX Spark Dev Box is the coolest Microsoft hardware in years

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Microsoft finally announced a Surface device that feels genuinely exciting again. The new Surface RTX Spark Dev Box combines NVIDIA Blackwell graphics, 128GB unified memory, and local AI development power in a compact desktop design that could appeal to developers, AI researchers, and even Linux enthusiasts.

Researchers say ChatGPT, Gemini, and Grok can generate realistic fake IDs

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A new security audit claims several popular AI image generation models, including ChatGPT, Gemini, and Grok, can produce realistic fake passports and driver licenses. Researchers say some systems even generated IDs depicting minors.

Realtor.com wants AI to help you buy a house with Google Gemini

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Realtor.com has launched RealAssist AI, a new Google Gemini-powered platform that lets buyers search for homes using natural conversation instead of traditional filters. The company says the tool can help with affordability, neighborhoods, commutes, and more, but some buyers may still be cautious about trusting AI with major financial decisions.

OpenAI is trying very hard to convince you it’s not the villain

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OpenAI says it does not donate to political campaigns or operate a PAC, but the company’s latest statement raises bigger questions about AI industry influence, lobbying, regulation, and who really benefits from future AI laws.

Samsung ships industry-first HBM4E memory as AI infrastructure race heats up

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Samsung has started shipping industry first HBM4E memory samples as the AI infrastructure race pushes demand for faster bandwidth, better thermals, and improved power efficiency in next generation data centers.

OWC acquires PowerON as AI fuels a growing mountain of discarded tech

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OWC is acquiring PowerON Services as AI infrastructure upgrades accelerate hardware replacement cycles. The deal focuses on extending device lifespans, recovering value from aging equipment, and reducing unnecessary tech waste.

Silicon Motion says AI PCs need a new kind of SSD controller

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Silicon Motion believes AI PCs are about to change what matters most in SSD performance. The company’s new SM2524XT PCIe Gen5 DRAMless controller focuses heavily on random IOPS, low latency, and AI inference workloads instead of just traditional sequential benchmark numbers.