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Big Tech is poaching energy talent to fuel its AI ambitions

Hires of energy-related talent by Big Tech was 30% higher in 2025 than pre-AI levels.

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Marketing in 2026: Why Unified Performance Systems Outperform

If you’ve been in a growth review lately, you’ve probably felt the tension. Spending is up. Demand is still there. But every individual channel looks worse than it did two years ago. Meta CPMs keep climbing. Google feels less predictable … Continue reading

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Cybersecurity Essentials for Distributed Tech Teams: Zero-Trust, Identity Management, and Beyond

As remote work continues to redefine how tech teams operate, distributed engineering teams face unique cybersecurity challenges. Protecting sensitive code, proprietary algorithms, and customer data requires more than standard password protection — it demands a comprehensive strategy that spans identity … Continue reading

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AI Adoption Isn’t Driven by Executives, But by Workers: What 100K Users Reveal

The story that’s often told about AI in business is how it’s a big boss decision, or part of a massive tech rollout. But a comprehensive study by Recon Analytics, with support from analysts Roger Entner and Joe Salesky, suggests … Continue reading

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Meta’s VR layoffs, studio closures underscore Zuckerberg’s massive pivot to AI

Meta began laying off employees in its Reality Labs division focused on virtual reality and shut down several VR studios as it pushes resources towards AI.

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Starlink Users in Iran Get Free Internet Access, Nonprofit Says

Under a near-total communications blackout, users of Elon Musk’s satellite service have gotten online without paying, an organization that works on web access said.

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New York governor clears path for robotaxis everywhere, with one notable exception

New York City will be a notable exclusion from proposed legislation to legalize commercial robotaxis across the state.

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Palantir is trying to ‘destroy’ Percepta through legal action, startup’s execs say in filing

Three months after Palantir sued Percepta employees, lawyers for the defendants said Palantir is trying to “scare others away” from leaving the company.

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Trump Warns Microsoft: Don’t Make Americans Pay for AI Electricity

President Donald Trump pressures Microsoft and Big Tech to cover the costs of powering AI data centers as rising electricity bills spark consumer concerns. The post Trump Warns Microsoft: Don’t Make Americans Pay for AI Electricity appeared first on TechRepublic.

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Microsoft announces glut of new data centers but says it won’t let your electricity bill go up

The tech giant has pledged to be a “good neighbor” as it continues to invest in AI infrastructure throughout the country.

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