Only 36% of employees globally feel adequately trained, but those receiving five or more hours of hands-on training are more likely to become regular AI users. Companies redesigning workflows and providing guidance see real productivity gains from AI deployment. These firms train employees, track results, improve decision-making, and encourage strategic tasks.
https://www.lokmattimes.com/technology/india-tops-global-genai-adoption-with-92-pc-workforce-usage-report-1/Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg has been actively campaigning to hire top AI talent, including Lucas Beyer, Alexander Kolesnikov, and Xiaohua Zhai from OpenAI's Zurich office, to bolster his company's struggling AI efforts. Meta has offered $100 million to researchers willing to join its team working on artificial general intelligence (AGI). The company recently invested $14 billion in AI startup Scale and brought CEO Alexandr Wang on board to oversee the new team. Zuckerberg has also attempted to recruit OpenAI co-founders Ilya Sutskever and John Schulman, but they have declined.
https://www.pymnts.com/meta/2025/meta-reportedly-hires-away-3-researchers-from-openai/A recent study at MIT has revealed a concerning trend among students, suggesting that relying too heavily on AI-powered tools like ChatGPT can negatively impact cognitive skills. Researchers found that students who used ChatGPT to complete essays performed poorly compared to those who relied solely on their own brainpower. This finding highlights the importance of developing critical thinking and problem-solving abilities in the digital age.
https://nypost.com/2025/06/26/tech/ucla-grad-brazenly-shows-off-chatgpt-that-did-his-assignments-for-him-and-critics-arent-happy-were-so-cooked/The US is witnessing a surge in state-led efforts to regulate artificial intelligence (AI), with nearly all states introducing legislation on AI this year. According to Common Sense Media, over 60% of Americans support state-level regulations for AI, while 95% of Republicans are concerned about kids being exposed to highly sexualized AI-generated content online. The organization has received over 60,000 signatures in opposition to a provision in the "One, Big, Beautiful Bill" that would prohibit states from enacting or enforcing AI regulations.
https://krcgtv.com/news/nation-world/state-ai-regulations-at-risk-in-one-big-beautiful-bill-common-sense-media-says-online-protections-for-children-and-teens-artificial-intelligence-senate-congress#Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff is hiring people to sell companies on adopting AI, which may lead to job losses as the technology replaces human workforce. Amazon CEO Andy Jassy recently mentioned that AI will reduce the need for some jobs, while Microsoft is cutting staff and shifting funds into AI investments. Google and Bumble are also trimming employees from departments. The tech industry has laid off over 63,000 workers in 2025 so far, with many citing AI as the reason for job cuts.
https://gizmodo.com/salesforce-ceo-claims-half-of-the-companys-work-is-now-done-by-ai-2000620730The use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming the real estate industry, with customers increasingly relying on AI to research projects and make informed decisions. Companies are adapting by ensuring their project data is standardized, accurate, and accessible. The CEO of an established real estate group emphasized the need for error-free information to provide correct insights from AI tools. Industry professionals acknowledge that while AI saves time and provides broad insights, it lacks emotional intelligence and nuanced judgment, making human relationships with experienced brokers essential, especially in complex transactions.
https://opengovasia.com/2025/06/25/vietnam-smart-tools-reshaping-real-estate-decisions/A global study of 300 research professionals found that artificial intelligence has become a central tool in research analysis, with 54.7% using AI-assisted tools, comparable to traditional team collaboration methods. The study, published by Lyssna, surveyed researchers and professionals globally to understand how teams synthesize user feedback into actionable insights.
https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/global-study-reveals-ai-adoption-surges-in-user-research-but-human-collaboration-remains-essential-302490379.htmlAMD is planning a next-generation AI platform for 2026, featuring the Instinct MI400 GPU with up to 432GB of HBM4 memory across 12 stacks, paired with the 256-core EPYC "Venice" CPU. The new platform will be supported by AMD's Helios rack infrastructure, which aims to deliver 10x performance and increased bandwidth through a double-wide AI architecture.
https://www.techradar.com/pro/amd-gets-ready-for-nvidias-vera-rubin-and-2026-with-432gb-mi400-gpu-monster-paired-with-256-core-epyc-venice-and-i-cant-wait-to-see-the-sparks-flyThe rise of AI agents poses a triple challenge for businesses, requiring them to reorganize teams, reassure laid-off workers, and navigate the unpredictable impact of individual decision-makers. The 2016 US presidential election was influenced by Cambridge Analytica's use of personal data from millions of Facebook users, which was fined $5 billion by the Federal Trade Commission. This precedent highlights the potential for AI-driven decisions to have far-reaching consequences in the labor market, contributing to sustained upheaval and misery since the election.
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