Barclays to cut 5,000 jobs as AI reshapes its back office
The UK bank says about 5% of its workforce will go by year end, with most cuts in support roles, including software developers.
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Google Announced Gemini 4 Carbon, But You Cannot Try It Yet
Google says Gemini 4 Carbon leads top benchmarks, but the model is locked behind invite-only corporate partner programs.
What Anthropic’s IPO Filing Reveals About Its Money and Future
Anthropic has filed to go public on the Nasdaq. Its SEC filing reveals massive revenue, $120 billion compute deals, and founder control.
Google Unveils Genie 4 to Build Real-Time Interactive Worlds
Google DeepMind has revealed Genie 4, a new world model that generates interactive video and matching audio while letting users steer scenes in real time.
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Chrome AI Autofill Can Now Pull Data Directly from Gmail
Google Chrome is rolling out an AI autofill feature that scans your Gmail to fill out online forms. Here is how it works and what it means for privacy.
Apple Adds AI Assistants to Pages, Keynote, and Numbers
Apple is adding built-in AI tools to Pages, Keynote, and Numbers to draft text, build tables, and generate slides.
Free AI video generators: what the free plans really give you
We checked the pricing pages of Runway, Pika, HeyGen, Synthesia, Descript and Krea. Some free plans are generous; one has no free credits at all.
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How to use AI at work without getting into trouble
AI can save hours at work, but sharing the wrong data or passing off unchecked output can backfire. Seven rules for using AI safely on the job.
How to spot AI voice-clone scam calls and protect your family
Scammers can now copy a voice from a short clip. How AI voice-clone scams work, the warning signs, and the family safe word that stops them.
How to tell if an image was made by AI
AI images are getting harder to spot. Practical checks for faces, hands, text and lighting, plus Content Credentials and reverse image search.