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Parents sue OpenAI, alleging GPT-4o coached their daughter off seizure medication
A family is suing OpenAI, saying ChatGPT coached their daughter to quietly taper off her seizure medication and keep it from her doctors before she died in February.
The data center boom has an upside: innovation for the US grid
As the AI boom stresses the existing power grid, all sorts of new opportunities for grid modernization are also emerging as a result, industry insiders say.
Apple refreshes the iMac, entry-level MacBook Pro with the M6 chip
Additionally, the N1 chip brings Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 6.
Guidewire buys Hyperexponential for $1.7B in cash
The deal, expected to close sometime next year, is to help bring AI agents to work alongside humans to underwrite, analyze, and price decisions.
South Carolina's measles outbreak jumped to Washington state 5 times in 2 weeks
International travel used to be the main risk of measles cases in the US—not anymore.
From 8VC to Benchmark, here’s what’s hiding in October SEC filings
A whole crop of venture capital firms are raising significant new funds.
China's top-secret spaceplane can't hide in low-Earth orbit
The DIA's threat assessment suggests China may soon place directed energy weapons in space.
"No human at the helm": Delaware plan would let AI agents run entire businesses
Owners of AI-run firms would evade liability for "reckless" AI, US Rep. Comer says.
AI Applications in Talent Management: Talent Acquisition and Employee Mobility | Cornell University, ILR School - Brian Heger
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GM is embracing hybrids now
GM eschewed hybrids in favor of battery-electric vehicles. Now it's gearing up to offer hybrid versions of its SUVs.
Bank of America kindly asks that you don’t share your banking password with your AI assistant
The banking giant reminds customers that "you're responsible for activity" resulting from your AI agents' access.
Who’s really in charge at Anthropic after the IPO?
Here's a clear explanation of Anthropic's incredibly complex governance structure.
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How to Turn Interview Feedback Into a Study Plan That Actually Works
Feedback only helps if you act on it. Here is a practical system for turning interview feedback, from a rejection or a mock, into a focused study plan that fixes your real weaknesses.
Five Evidence-Based Ways to Reduce Interview Anxiety Through Realistic Practice
Interview anxiety is not a character flaw, it is a predictable response to an unfamiliar high-stakes situation. Here are five practical ways realistic practice makes it manageable.
How to Practice System Design Interviews When You Do Not Have a Partner
System design is the round candidates most under-prepare, largely because it is hard to practice alone. Here is a repeatable way to rehearse it solo and get real feedback.
How to Prepare for Behavioral Interviews Using the STAR Method With Instant AI Feedback
The STAR method is the backbone of a strong behavioral answer, but most people learn it and still ramble. Here is how to build STAR stories and use instant AI feedback to make them land.
AI Mock Interviews vs Practicing With a Friend: Which Actually Improves Your Performance
Practicing with a friend feels productive, but it has hidden blind spots. Here is an honest comparison of AI mock interviews and peer practice, and how to combine both to actually improve.
The AI Arms Race in Tech Hiring: How Companies Are Using AI to Find Talent Faster
From AI-powered sourcing to automated screening and predictive hiring analytics, AI is now embedded in every stage of the recruitment pipeline.
Claude Code Is Rewriting How Engineers Ship Software
Anthropic's Claude Code has become the fastest-adopted AI developer tool in history. Here's how it's reshaping engineering workflows, team structures, and what it means for your career.
Claude Co-Work: The Future of Human-AI Collaboration in the Workplace
Anthropic's Claude Co-Work is pioneering a new model of human-AI teamwork — not replacing workers, but embedding AI as a persistent collaborator across every business function.
AI Agents Are Entering the Workforce: What Hiring Managers Need to Know
Autonomous AI agents are now handling tasks that previously required junior hires. Here's how this is reshaping headcount planning, job descriptions, and what skills actually matter.
The 2025 Tech Hiring Landscape: What Job Seekers Need to Know
Explore the latest trends in tech hiring, including remote work expectations, in-demand skills, and how AI is transforming the interview process.
Why Companies Are Paying $30,000 to Interview 20 People
Understanding the true cost of technical hiring and how pre-vetted talent pools can reduce time-to-hire and cost-per-hire by up to 60%.
Top 10 In-Demand Tech Skills for 2025
From AI/ML to cloud architecture, discover which technical skills are most sought after by top tech companies this year.
The Rise of Profile-Graded Talent: A New Era in Tech Recruitment
How performance-based candidate grading is revolutionizing how companies identify and hire top technical talent faster and more accurately.
Remote vs. Hybrid: What Tech Companies Are Actually Hiring For
An analysis of job postings and hiring data reveals the current state of remote work in tech and what candidates should expect.
How to Prepare for System Design Interviews in 2025
Master the art of system design interviews with our comprehensive guide covering the latest frameworks, patterns, and real-world examples.