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Atlassian follows Block’s footsteps and cuts staff in the name of AI
Atlassian has cut roughly 1,600 employees — about 10% of its workforce — as the enterprise software giant reallocates resources toward artificial intelligence development. The move mirrors a growing trend of tech companies framing layoffs as strategic pivots rather than cost-cutting measures. It signals how AI investment is reshaping headcount decisions across the industry, with workers increasingly bearing the transition cost.
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One of Grammarly’s ‘experts’ is suing the company over its identity-stealing AI feature
Grammarly is facing a class-action lawsuit from journalist Julia Angwin after the company used real writers' names and likenesses to power its "Expert Review" AI feature without their consent. The suit alleges Grammarly misappropriated the identities of journalists and other professionals to lend credibility to automated suggestions. The case puts a spotlight on a growing practice among AI companies of trading on real people's reputations without permission or compensation.
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Iran-linked cyber attack targets US medtech giant Stryker
Iran-linked hackers struck US medical equipment giant Stryker, disrupting global networks, wiping device data, and knocking out company phones. The attack targeted Stryker's internal Microsoft environment and represents Iran's first major cyberattack against a US target since the conflict began. The incident signals an escalating willingness to hit critical American infrastructure in the private sector.
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Gemini’s task automation is here and it’s wild
Google's long-promised AI task automation has arrived on Gemini-enabled devices, allowing the assistant to independently navigate apps like food delivery and rideshare services to complete real-world tasks on your behalf. This marks a meaningful shift from AI as a conversational tool to AI as an active agent — doing things, not just answering questions. If it works as advertised, the way people interact with their phones could change significantly.
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