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Atlassian follows Block’s footsteps and cuts staff in the name of AI

Atlassian follows Block’s footsteps and cuts staff in the name of AI: Atlassian laid off 10% of its workforce, around 1,600 people, as the company looks to funnel more funds to AI. Read More

Lucid Motors shows off robotaxi concept called 'Lunar': The concept was a highlight of Lucid's investor day, in which the company detailed its ambitions to push deeper into autonomy while pumping out new, affordable EVs. Read More

Tinder tries to lure people back to online dating with IRL events, virtual speed dating: Tinder just got a major revamp as it attempts to reengage its user base and attract younger daters. This includes in-person events, AI enhancements, and even virtual speed dating. Read More

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Attend Microsoft sessions on AI agents at NVIDIA GTC 2026

Microsoft’s session agenda for GTC 2026 is packed with insights for a next-gen approach to AI. Topics include building and powering AI factories, enabling agentic AI at scale, optimizing AI infrastructure and costs, and leveraging AI agents for design automation and production. View the full schedule to plan your time at GTC now.

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