Corporate executives, like IBM’s Arvind Krishna and Klarna’s Sebastian Siemiatkowski, are adopting artificial intelligence to automate tasks, freeing up employees for higher-value work. Klarna has saved $10 million annually using A.I. for marketing and cut back on hiring, reducing its workforce to under 4,000. Siemiatkowski’s candid approach to A.I. adoption highlights the potential for job automation and challenges the typical euphemisms used by executives and investors, shedding light on the future impact of A.I. on the workforce.
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Future of US aid agency in doubt after website goes dark and officials put on leave
The future of the USAID agency is in doubt after its website went dark, two top security officials were put on leave, and Elon Musk labeled it a "criminal organization." Trump's team aims to gut the agency, aligning foreign aid with his "America First" platform. The potential absorption of USAID into the state department could lead to cuts in humanitarian efforts worldwide and allow China to fill the void, prompting concerns about executive overreach and...
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