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Jamie Dimon’s Dual Push: AI Overhaul at JPMorgan Meets Fierce Back-to-Office Mandate

JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon champions AI's bank-wide transformation while enforcing strict office returns to build skills amid automation. Productivity rises, jobs shift, cyber risks grow. Real-world learning trumps screens.

San Francisco sees surge in hiring by OpenAI, other AI startups

Artificial-intelligence firms are looking to hire hundreds of new workers in The City, but the sector’s job boom isn’t yet making up for prior tech industry layoffs

Meta plans to cut 10% of workforce, or 8,000 jobs, as it doubles down on AI

Meta’s latest workforce reduction comes as the company aims to spend up to $135 billion on AI this year

Meta to axe 8000 workers in AI push

Mexico’s security forces dismantle a major fuel theft network

The joint operation, months in the making, appears to have been a rousing success, not only terminating a huge criminal enterprise but also arresting its cartel-connected capo, Mauricio Gamboa, aka “El Burras.” The post Mexico’s security forces dismantle a major fuel theft network appeared first on Mexico News Daily

Master The Art Of Work Life Balance As The Seasons Shift

A Fresh April Guide To Living & Working Better Every Day April arrives with a quiet but powerful shift—longer days, softer mornings, and a renewed sense of energy in the air. Yet for many professionals and entrepreneurs, this seasonal transition often brings a familiar challenge: how to stay productive at work without losing touch with [...]...

The carbon tax debate damaged Julia Gillard’s leadership – and good climate policy for years to come

The affair is a cautionary tale of what happens when negative campaigning, misinformation and clumsy politicking collide to kill policy – and political careers.

Postal workers union launches vote-by-mail ad campaign in Georgia

They feature voters explaining why they choose to vote by mail and end with the message, “Vote by mail — keep it, protect it, expand it.”

Little Rock adopts citywide AI policy with new oversight committee, Mayor Scott says

The City of Little Rock is adopting a new Artificial Intelligence policy, Mayor Frank Scott Jr. announced on Thursday.

Harvard students revolt over new grading policy they call ‘racist’

Students at Harvard launched a petition calling a proposed grading reform "racist," saying it would compound disadvantages for marginalized students.

Mark Zuckerberg’s Meta Announces Massive Layoff Impacting 10% of Workforce

Mark Zuckerberg’s Meta has revealed plans to eliminate approximately 8,000 positions, representing 10 percent of its workforce, as part of a broader efficiency initiative aimed at balancing substantial investments in AI technology. Bloomberg reports that Mark Zuckerberg’s Meta has announced a significant workforce reduction that will affect...

Gmail’s AI Overviews Hit Work Inboxes: Google’s Push to Make Email Search Smarter for Business

Google rolls out AI Overviews to Gmail Workspace, letting business users query inboxes in natural language for instant summaries from emails. Building on consumer launch, it targets productivity in overloaded inboxes with cited responses.

Telecom operators target 12,000 site upgrades in 2026 as NCC pushes network expansion

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has announced that telecom operators in Nigeria have committed to upgrading 12,000 network sites in 2026, in a major push to improve service quality and expand coverage nationwide. Executive Vice Chairman of the NCC, Aminu Maida, disclosed this during a media briefing held in Lagos on Thursday,...

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Novacore embeds AI across underwriting workflows to improve profitability and partner selection

Novacore is directing all AI investment toward one goal: writing profitable business. The managing general underwriter embeds large language models across its underwriting chain, from submission intake to risk pricing.

Why Your AI Prompts Don’t Work (And How to Fix Them Instantly)

Most people think AI is the problem. “It gave a bad answer.”“It didn’t understand me.”“It’s not that smart.” But here’s the uncomfortable truth: AI is not bad. Your prompt is. And the difference between a weak result and a powerful oneis often just how you ask. The Real Problem: You’re Asking, Not Directing Most users [...] The post Why Your AI...

Colombia, U.S. bust crypto laundering network tied to Mexican cartel

Authorities in Colombia and the United States dismantled a money laundering network linked to the Jalisco New Generation Cartel and made arrests.

City Council approves housing policy after proposal to address poverty is removed

Citing a pressing need for housing, Dallas City Council approved a housing policy that reversed earlier measures aimed at reducing the concentration of poverty.

What Is a Loyalty Card Platform and How Does It Work?

Discover what a loyalty card platform is and how it works to enhance customer engagement and retention. Learn about its features, benefits, and how businesses can leverage loyalty programs to boost sales and customer satisfaction.

Variety’s Entertainment Marketing Summit Takeaways: How to Market at the Speed of AI, Work With Creators and Make Campaigns Authentic Because ‘Fans Are Smart, It Has to Feel Real’

Variety’s Entertainment Marketing Summit in Los Angeles, presented by Deloitte, brought together the most influential marketers, creatives and brand leaders who are shaping the future of entertainment. Held April 22 at the Beverly Hilton, the summit covered the real-world impact of AI on creative workflows, how live experiences have become the...

Pinnacle points to new hires as proof that merger is working

Three months after the merger of equals between Pinnacle Financial Partners and Synovus Financial was completed, the company reported strong hiring trends. Executives say hiring success is key to the bank's growth strategy.

Poor network: NCC orders telcos to compensate consumers with airtime

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) says telecom operators will compensate subscribers for poor network quality through airtime credits under a strengthened regulatory enforcement framework nationwide. The measure is part of renewed efforts to improve service delivery, protect consumers, and hold operators accountable for persistent...

Meta to lay off 10% of employees just days after announcing workplace tracking decision

Earlier this week, social giant Meta Platforms made headlines after a memo to its employees said it would install software on employees' computers to train AI tools. Internally, it was understandably controversial, as there's no way to "opt out" of task tracking. Externally, it's likely to become a ...

What does Whitmire’s HPD-ICE policy revision actually mean?

Houston’s mayor, the city attorney and the police union offered up different interpretations of the measure, which was amended after a funding threat by Texas Gov. Greg Abbott.

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Meta will cut 10% of workforce as it pushes more into AI

Meta will lay off 10% of its workforce, equating to about 8,000 employees, as it continues investing heavily into artificial intelligence.

Meta to cut 8,000 jobs, Microsoft offers buyouts to to staff as AI spending costs hit Big Tech workers

Meta and Microsoft are the latest Big Tech giants to trim staff as AI costs continue to balloon.

Meta to cut 10% workforce as AI spending surge drives overhaul

Meta Platforms, Inc. plans to lay off about 10% of its workforce, or roughly 8,000 employees, as the social media giant looks to streamline operations and offset rising costs tied to its aggressive push into artificial intelligence. The company disclosed the move in a memo sent to employees on Thursday, Bloomberg reported, stating that the...

Major Shift in U.S. Drug Policy: Medical Marijuana Reclassified

In a landmark decision, the U.S. federal government has reclassified state-licensed medical marijuana from Schedule I to Schedule III, a move that promises to reshape the landscape of cannabis regulation. This change, signed by Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche, aims to facilitate research and improve access to medical treatment options....