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AI Handles Portions of Tasks but Entry-Level Hiring Faces Shifts in New York
Markets & Macro

AI Handles Portions of Tasks but Entry-Level Hiring Faces Shifts in New York

AI currently assists workers with roughly one-fifth of their job tasks, yet its growing role is reshaping entry-level hiring and workforce demands in New York.

Drive Electric Alabama Hosts Six Events to Showcase Electric Vehicles Statewide
Energy & Climate

Drive Electric Alabama Hosts Six Events to Showcase Electric Vehicles Statewide

Alabama residents can explore a range of electric vehicles at six upcoming events, featuring firsthand insights from EV owners and opportunities to learn about charging, costs, and performance.

Intel Appears to Narrow Gap with TSMC in Chip Packaging Amid AI-Driven Demand Surge
Corporate Power

Intel Appears to Narrow Gap with TSMC in Chip Packaging Amid AI-Driven Demand Surge

Intel reportedly gains market share in advanced chip packaging as AI demand strains TSMC’s CoWoS production capacity, according to recent export data.

NEXUS Integrates KRWQ Won-Pegged Stablecoin for Global AI and Game Payments
Crypto & Fintech

NEXUS Integrates KRWQ Won-Pegged Stablecoin for Global AI and Game Payments

NEXUS teams up with the KRWQ stablecoin to enable won-denominated on-chain payments and settlements across AI and global gaming platforms via ONE store.

Pentagon Official Flags Greater Risk from Regional Nuclear Conflicts Over Large-Scale Attacks
Defense & Security

Pentagon Official Flags Greater Risk from Regional Nuclear Conflicts Over Large-Scale Attacks

A senior Pentagon official warns that local nuclear war in regional conflicts poses a higher risk of escalation than a surprise large-scale strike against the U.S.

Youth Employment Declines Sharply in AI-Exposed Sectors, Bank of Korea Finds
Markets & Macro

Youth Employment Declines Sharply in AI-Exposed Sectors, Bank of Korea Finds

Since the launch of generative AI chatbots, youth jobs dropped significantly in sectors vulnerable to AI, while employment among older workers increased, a Bank of Korea report reveals.

Connecticut’s Proposed EV Tax Overlooks Bigger Solutions to Pollution and Funding Gaps
Energy & Climate

Connecticut’s Proposed EV Tax Overlooks Bigger Solutions to Pollution and Funding Gaps

A new electric vehicle tax in Connecticut targets funding gaps but fails to address deeper causes of air pollution and transportation revenue shortfalls.

Sunrun Partners with Voltus to Deliver Residential Energy Capacity for AI Data Centers
Energy & Climate

Sunrun Partners with Voltus to Deliver Residential Energy Capacity for AI Data Centers

Sunrun will supply energy capacity from its residential solar and battery systems to Voltus, supporting AI hyperscalers with reliable, grid-flexible power in key US regions.

Saber Interactive CEO Faces Backlash Over AI Use and Public Feud with Former Writer
AI & Tech Regulation

Saber Interactive CEO Faces Backlash Over AI Use and Public Feud with Former Writer

Saber Interactive’s CEO publicly clashed with a former writer over the undisclosed use of AI in Rideshare Stimulator, sparking apology and further controversy.

Assessing Biden’s Climate Legacy Amid Rollbacks and Political Challenges
Energy & Climate

Assessing Biden’s Climate Legacy Amid Rollbacks and Political Challenges

Despite Joe Biden’s unprecedented achievements on climate policy, key legislative gains are under threat and political shifts raise questions about the future of U.S. climate action.