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Shopify (SHOP) CEO Says Staff Must Prove Their Jobs Can’t Be Done by AI

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Shopify (SHOP) CEO Says Staff Must Prove Their Jobs Can’t Be Done by AI

by washingtoninsider April 8, 2025

Shopify (SHOP) CEO Tobi Lutke is all in on artificial intelligence (AI).The head of the Canadian e-commerce company says that..

Microsoft terminates jobs of engineers who protested use of AI products by Israel’s military

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Microsoft terminates jobs of engineers who protested use of AI products by Israel’s military

by washingtoninsider April 8, 2025

Microsoft terminated the employment of two software engineers who protested at company events on Friday over the Israeli military’s use of the company’s artificial intelligence products.

Shopify CEO Tobi Lütke confirms leaked internal memo on social media about “hiring AI before humans”

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Shopify CEO Tobi Lütke confirms leaked internal memo on social media about “hiring AI before humans”

by washingtoninsider April 8, 2025

A leaked internal memo from Shopify CEO Tobi Lütke has sparked a wave of attention across social media after it revealed just how far the company is leaning into artificial intelligence.

National Weather Service no longer translating products for non-English speakers

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National Weather Service no longer translating products for non-English speakers

by washingtoninsider April 8, 2025

The National Weather Service is no longer providing translations of its products after its contract with an artificial intelligence company was allowed to lapse.

Microsoft workers fired after disrupting 50th anniversary celebration

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Microsoft workers fired after disrupting 50th anniversary celebration

by washingtoninsider April 8, 2025

Microsoft has fired two employees who interrupted the company’s 50th anniversary celebration to protest its work supplying artificial intelligence technology to the Israeli military, according to a group representing the workers.

Prove AI can't do jobs before asking for more headcount

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Prove AI can't do jobs before asking for more headcount

by washingtoninsider April 7, 2025

Shopify CEO Tobi Lutke told employees in a memo that artificial intelligence is making its way across the company, including when it comes to hiring.

What jobs will be most affected by AI?

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What jobs will be most affected by AI?

by washingtoninsider April 7, 2025

Experts believe industries from trucking to music will be hit hard by the rise of artificial intelligence

Tech funding news for today, April, 2025

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Tech funding news for today, April, 2025

by washingtoninsider April 6, 2025

The last time we rounded up the day’s biggest tech funding deals was back in February.