#growth-sectors
#growth-sectors

Women in technology

In the future, will there be any work left for people to do? | Fortune

20 hours ago

Startup companies

This founder was an AI layoff 9 months ago. Then he built an instantly profitable company with 2 partners and 12 agents | Fortune

fromThe Verge

Tech industry

The 'AI is inevitable' trap

Software development

I'm the CTO of a startup. Software engineering has changed so much that we've changed our hiring process.

fromnews.bitcoin.com

Elon Musk Pushes 'Universal High Income' Checks as Ultimate Solution for AI Unemployment

Elon Musk advocates for Federal Universal High Income to address AI-induced unemployment and promote a future of abundance and zero inflation.

UK businesses must face up to AI threat, says government | Computer Weekly

AI models are rapidly advancing in discovering and exploiting software vulnerabilities, necessitating urgent attention from business leaders.

Women in technology

In the future, will there be any work left for people to do? | Fortune

Competing against IBM's Watson in Jeopardy! demonstrates the advanced cognitive capabilities of AI.

20 hours ago

This founder was an AI layoff 9 months ago. Then he built an instantly profitable company with 2 partners and 12 agents | Fortune

Sam Brown turned a layoff due to AI into an opportunity, co-founding Fathom AI, which achieved significant revenue with minimal investment.

Tech industry

fromThe Verge

The 'AI is inevitable' trap

Allbirds claims to be an AI company, reflecting a trend of companies leveraging AI for market gains despite mixed public sentiment.

Software development

I'm the CTO of a startup. Software engineering has changed so much that we've changed our hiring process.

AI coding agents have transformed software engineering, changing hiring practices and the skills required for engineers.

fromnews.bitcoin.com

Elon Musk Pushes 'Universal High Income' Checks as Ultimate Solution for AI Unemployment

Elon Musk advocates for Federal Universal High Income to address AI-induced unemployment and promote a future of abundance and zero inflation.

UK businesses must face up to AI threat, says government | Computer Weekly

AI models are rapidly advancing in discovering and exploiting software vulnerabilities, necessitating urgent attention from business leaders.

more#ai

Silicon Valley

AI startups are shifting the economic center of gravity of San Francisco

San Francisco's tech center is shifting to smaller neighborhoods due to return-to-office mandates and the rise of AI startups.

fromHbs

3 hours ago

Podcast

Hybrid work models can enhance diversity and inclusion while emphasizing the importance of resilient organizations post-pandemic.

#NYCtech Week in Review: 4/12/26 - 4/18/26

NYC Tech News highlights recent startup funding, exits, and events, featuring companies like Chapter, Artemis, and Bluefish.

NYC startup

fromAlleywatch

#NYCtech Week in Review: 4/5/26 - 4/11/26

NYC Tech News highlights recent startup funding, exits, and events, featuring companies like Patlytics and Yuzu Health.

Venture

fromAlleyWatch

10 hours ago

#NYCtech Week in Review: 4/12/26 - 4/18/26

NYC Tech News highlights recent startup funding, exits, and events, featuring companies like Chapter, Artemis, and Bluefish.

NYC startup

fromAlleywatch

#NYCtech Week in Review: 4/5/26 - 4/11/26

NYC Tech News highlights recent startup funding, exits, and events, featuring companies like Patlytics and Yuzu Health.

more#nyc-tech

18 hours ago

The Future of Work Isn't AI - It's How Leaders Make AI Humane

Leaders must integrate AI while honoring human experiences and maintaining quality standards in the workplace.

Education

fromThe Village Voice

The Builder Who Never Stopped: From a Childhood Website to Four Companies and the Future of Autonomous AI - The Village Voice

Mateusz Kelner is a young software engineer who has achieved significant milestones in technology and entrepreneurship before turning twenty.

#artificial-intelligence

fromeLearning Industry

15 hours ago

How AIPowered Learning Tools Are Transforming Employee Training

AI transforms Learning and Development by providing hyper-personalized training experiences that enhance efficiency and employee satisfaction.

fromNextgov.com

Privacy professionals

Agencies report over 3,000 AI use cases in 2025

Silicon Valley

Even blue-collar work isn't safe from AI, a trade tech CEO says

Careers

To thrive in the age of AI, don't reinvent yourself. Try this instead

Integration of diverse skills will be crucial for future leadership in a rapidly changing technological landscape.

fromwww.theguardian.com

Artificial intelligence

AI is destroying jobs and the energy crisis could make that much worse | Larry Elliott

The rise of artificial intelligence intensifies economic disruption, complicating job displacement and growth amid geopolitical tensions and rising costs.

fromeLearning Industry

15 hours ago

How AIPowered Learning Tools Are Transforming Employee Training

AI transforms Learning and Development by providing hyper-personalized training experiences that enhance efficiency and employee satisfaction.

Privacy professionals

fromNextgov.com

Agencies report over 3,000 AI use cases in 2025

The 2025 Federal Agency Artificial Intelligence Use Case Inventory documents 3,611 use cases, a 105% increase from 2024's 1,757 cases.

Silicon Valley

Even blue-collar work isn't safe from AI, a trade tech CEO says

AI is disrupting both white-collar and blue-collar jobs, with physical work increasingly affected over time.

To thrive in the age of AI, don't reinvent yourself. Try this instead

Integration of diverse skills will be crucial for future leadership in a rapidly changing technological landscape.

fromwww.theguardian.com

more#artificial-intelligence

AI is destroying jobs and the energy crisis could make that much worse | Larry Elliott

The rise of artificial intelligence intensifies economic disruption, complicating job displacement and growth amid geopolitical tensions and rising costs.

fromYcombinator

21 hours ago

Digital life

Why your company will never scale (or maybe why it will) | Hacker News

User and competitor laziness are key to scaling a business beyond just a product.

Toronto startup

22 hours ago

Wild Video Shows Delivery Robots Causing Havoc, Getting Obliterated

Delivery robots face significant safety issues in urban environments, causing disruptions and hazards while prioritizing private profit over public space safety.

More Workers-and Employers-Are Looking Abroad for Jobs They Can't Find at Home

Workers are increasingly open to relocating abroad for job opportunities due to tight labor markets and economic pressures.

Indeed CEO says the aging labor market is a way bigger issue than AI

Aging labor markets pose a greater challenge than AI, with a projected 20 million fewer workers in the US over the next 50 years.

fromInc

More Workers-and Employers-Are Looking Abroad for Jobs They Can't Find at Home

Workers are increasingly open to relocating abroad for job opportunities due to tight labor markets and economic pressures.

Indeed CEO says the aging labor market is a way bigger issue than AI

Aging labor markets pose a greater challenge than AI, with a projected 20 million fewer workers in the US over the next 50 years.

From drought to demand: Biotech IPOs roar back with Kailera and Alamar | Fortune

Investors are returning to biotech IPOs, as demonstrated by Alamar Biosciences and Kailera Therapeutics' successful public offerings.

fromTNW | Eu

20 hours ago

Europe's 80B public money bet on VC and scaleups faces structural growth barriers

The European Investment Fund is launching a €15 billion fund to enhance scaleup funding in Europe, aiming to unlock €80 billion in total.

UX design

22 hours ago

I've been unemployed for almost a year. Getting ghosted is making it worse.

Job searching can be a challenging and frustrating experience, especially after being laid off.

#job-market

What it takes to land a job as a new grad right now

Job searches for college seniors are lengthy and challenging, with rising unemployment and underemployment rates among recent graduates.

Recent Grads Say AI Is Making It Impossible to Find a Job

Recent college graduates face a challenging job market with high competition and low opportunities, exacerbated by the rise of AI automation.

fromFinanceBuzz

9 Dying Industries That Aren't Worth Getting Jobs in at This Point

Many traditional careers are declining due to automation and technology, making them less viable for future job seekers.

What it takes to land a job as a new grad right now

Job searches for college seniors are lengthy and challenging, with rising unemployment and underemployment rates among recent graduates.

Recent Grads Say AI Is Making It Impossible to Find a Job

Recent college graduates face a challenging job market with high competition and low opportunities, exacerbated by the rise of AI automation.

fromFinanceBuzz

9 Dying Industries That Aren't Worth Getting Jobs in at This Point

Many traditional careers are declining due to automation and technology, making them less viable for future job seekers.

more#job-market

fromGamesBeat

10 years in gaming: Sportfive shares lessons from its first decade in interactive media

Sportfive's gaming department, which started with just three dedicated employees in 2016, has now expanded to a robust team of 80, highlighting the agency's commitment to the gaming sector.

Marketing

US news

fromwww.npr.org

The Labor Department wants to teach you to use AI more. Here's what we found

AI literacy course aims to empower individuals by teaching practical AI skills to enhance personal and professional productivity.

DevOps

AI, energy, and the new rules of cloud sustainability competition | Computer Weekly

Cloud providers offer sustainability metrics, but lack standardization makes it difficult for enterprises to compare workloads effectively.

fromHarvard Gazette

Time for government, business leaders to figure out AI cybersecurity regulation - Harvard Gazette

Agentic AI poses both opportunities for cybersecurity and risks to personal data, economy, and national security, necessitating regulation by leaders.

Business

Sustainability is maturing

Sustainability has evolved into a core business function, essential for resilience and long-term value in today's operating environment.

#ai-adoption

fromNew Relic

Business intelligence

The Agentic Shift: Key Takeaways from IDC Directions 2026

fromTechRepublic

Artificial intelligence

Widespread AI Use Masks a Growing Workplace Readiness Gap

AI Won't Fix Your Broken Company Model - It Will Amplify It

AI adoption without shared standards leads to fragmented systems that hinder true transformation.

Business intelligence

fromNew Relic

The Agentic Shift: Key Takeaways from IDC Directions 2026

The focus has shifted from AI experimentation to enterprise-wide adoption, emphasizing the importance of agentic observability in the evolving agent economy.

fromTechRepublic

Widespread AI Use Masks a Growing Workplace Readiness Gap

AI is widely used in workplaces, but many employees lack the training and confidence to use it effectively.

AI Won't Fix Your Broken Company Model - It Will Amplify It

AI adoption without shared standards leads to fragmented systems that hinder true transformation.

How I'd Build My Small Business If I Had to Start Over in 2026

Validate demand before building a product to ensure it meets actual needs.

Entrepreneurship was never easy, but it doesn't need to be relentless

Entrepreneurs face overwhelming mental loads and financial pressures, impacting their ability to innovate and grow their businesses.

Growth hacking

How I'd Build My Small Business If I Had to Start Over in 2026

Validate demand before building a product to ensure it meets actual needs.

Entrepreneurship was never easy, but it doesn't need to be relentless

Entrepreneurs face overwhelming mental loads and financial pressures, impacting their ability to innovate and grow their businesses.

more#entrepreneurship

Media industry

fromNieman Lab

fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Prediction markets are breaking the news and becoming their own beat

Prediction markets are evolving, becoming integral to news, with partnerships forming between market platforms and major news organizations.

London startup

How UK fintechs are moving into mobile connectivity with gigs - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

UK challenger banks are integrating essential services into mobile apps to enhance user retention and reduce churn rates.

This Tech Investor Hasn't Touched a Laptop or Desktop Computer Since 2010. Here's Why.

Keith Rabois has operated without laptops since 2010, using only mobile devices for increased focus and productivity.

Indeed CEO says this-not AI-is the biggest threat to the workforce

Aging labor market poses a greater threat to workforce than AI, with a projected decline of 20 million workers in the U.S. over the next 15 years.

Shuttered startups are selling old Slack chats and emails to AI companies

Defunct startups are monetizing their digital data by selling it to AI companies, raising significant privacy concerns.

Sources: Cursor in talks to raise $2B+ at $50B valuation as enterprise growth surges | TechCrunch

Cursor is nearing a funding round of at least $2 billion, with returning investors Thrive and Andreessen Horowitz expected to lead the financing at a $50 billion valuation. The deal terms are not final and may still change.

Venture

Why Remote Job Postings Are The New Ghost Jobs

Remote job postings often mislead applicants, with many listings being ghost jobs that do not lead to actual hiring.

fromForbes

6 days ago

How To Lead A Workforce That Doesn't Stay In One Place

Work has evolved beyond remote to a fluid, untethered model requiring organizations to support employee mobility effectively.

fromForbes

Why Remote Job Postings Are The New Ghost Jobs

Remote job postings often mislead applicants, with many listings being ghost jobs that do not lead to actual hiring.

fromForbes

6 days ago

How To Lead A Workforce That Doesn't Stay In One Place

Work has evolved beyond remote to a fluid, untethered model requiring organizations to support employee mobility effectively.

'No one knew I was in a different time zone': The workers who travel, play tennis, and do chores on the clock

Soft off days allow employees to manage personal tasks during work hours, promoting work-life balance despite employer concerns.

Marketing tech

fromThe Village Voice

Inside Hyperbound's Bet on AI-Native Sales Intelligence - The Village Voice

AI is transforming sales organizations by providing insights and coaching opportunities that traditional tools cannot offer.

fromeLearning Industry

Thought Leader Q&A: Exploring The Future Of Workplace Learning In The Age Of AI With Dimitris Tolis

AI in learning can lead to content mediocrity and hinder meaningful learning experiences.

Real estate

Can You Spot Signs of Industry Disruption Before They Happen?

Most innovation occurs in three stages: visibility, interface, and incentives, impacting industry transformation.

Software development

fromTechzine Global

Scale sets edge platform's software ever more free from hardware constraints

Scale Computing is reducing hardware requirements for its software, allowing more flexibility for partners and customers in choosing hardware platforms.

Business

The AI layoff playbook is here

Tech firms are laying off employees to adapt to AI, emphasizing efficiency and a new way of working.

Education

I was a government official in the 1990s and watched the economy get turned upside-down. It's happening again | Fortune

Today's economy faces labor market disruption from AI, echoing the challenges of the 1990s with significant job losses and the need for effective worker support.

7 AI Tools That Run Your Entire One-Person Business While You Sleep (No Staff, No Code)

AI tools are evolving from automation to autonomy, enabling organizations to make decisions without human intervention.

Venture

fromThe Village Voice

Behind the Trade: One Engineer's Fight to Modernize Markets - The Village Voice

American financial markets rely on outdated infrastructure despite rapid technological advancements in trading.

fromSilicon Canals

Research suggests the average founder of the fastest-growing startups isn't 25 - it's 45, and a 50-year-old is more than twice as likely to build a breakout company as a 30-year-old - Silicon Canals

The average age of successful startup founders is 41.9 years, challenging the stereotype of young entrepreneurs.

Silicon Valley

fromMission Local

AI boom is city's weirdest tech boom, says S.F.'s chief economist

The AI boom in San Francisco significantly differs from previous tech booms, impacting jobs and office space occupancy.

AI is finally delivering productivity - for remote employees

The key to productivity with AI lies in the freedom to use it effectively, not just the technology itself.

fromBig Think

1 month ago

AI could trigger the biggest productivity boom ever

AI tools have doubled productivity for knowledge workers by automating transcription, research, and fact-checking while enabling instant retrieval of contextual information across vast personal knowledge bases.

fromComputerworld

AI is finally delivering productivity - for remote employees

The key to productivity with AI lies in the freedom to use it effectively, not just the technology itself.

fromBig Think

1 month ago

AI could trigger the biggest productivity boom ever

Where are new grads finding job opportunities

The hiring market for new grads is challenging, with increased competition and a rise in unemployment rates.

fromeLearning

The Role of AI in Modern Technical Training Programs Across Industries - eLearning

Technical training is essential for applying skills in real work situations, enhanced by AI for better design and delivery.

Usually, Young People Embrace New Technology. Gen Z's Attitude Toward AI Should Worry the Entire Tech Industry

Gen Z shows significant skepticism towards AI, with many believing its risks outweigh benefits and fearing it hampers learning.

Software development

fromInfoWorld

Mastering the dull reality of sexy AI

The gap in enterprise AI lies in building effective systems for retrieval, evaluation, memory, and governance, not just access to models.

from24/7 Wall St.

Why Cybersecurity Stocks Look Built for the Next Big Spending Cycle

Cybersecurity firms like CrowdStrike and Palo Alto Networks are poised for growth amid rising cyber threats and the emergence of advanced AI technologies.

London startup

Datacentre developers tout benefits to local communities, but do they deliver? | Computer Weekly

Datacentre developments are causing challenges for local businesses, raising concerns about energy consumption and community impact despite potential local benefits.

Elon Musk says government checks are the 'best way' to deal with AI job losses experts aren't so sure

Elon Musk advocates for government-issued universal high income to address job losses from AI advancements.

fromThe Queen Zone

More U.S. workers are completely abandoning the traditional 9-to-5: Here are 12 reasons why

The traditional 9-to-5 work model is being replaced by flexible schedules that prioritize work-life balance and mental health.

Exclusive: This energy startup's bet on 100-year-old grid tech is paying off | TechCrunch

"We were considering multiple forms of capital when we started. It just felt like the opportunity is so large that venture capital gives us the opportunity to take those risks upfront and have the possibility to generate an outsized return."

Venture

fromZDNET

These companies are actually upskilling their workers for AI - here's how they do it

Companies should prioritize upskilling employees in AI to prepare for future job demands and mitigate economic impacts.

This simulation startup wants to be the Cursor for physical AI | TechCrunch

Engineers aim to program physical agents like digital ones, but robotics faces challenges due to limited data and the need for realistic simulations.

Voracious demand for robotics training data is transforming gig work

Instawork is transforming gig work into a data generation platform for robotics, addressing the need for real-world training data in AI development.

Physical Intelligence, a hot robotics startup, says its new robot brain can figure out tasks it was never taught | TechCrunch

Physical Intelligence's π0.7 model enables robots to perform unfamiliar tasks through compositional generalization, marking a significant advancement in robotic AI capabilities.

This simulation startup wants to be the Cursor for physical AI | TechCrunch

Engineers aim to program physical agents like digital ones, but robotics faces challenges due to limited data and the need for realistic simulations.

Voracious demand for robotics training data is transforming gig work

Instawork is transforming gig work into a data generation platform for robotics, addressing the need for real-world training data in AI development.

Physical Intelligence, a hot robotics startup, says its new robot brain can figure out tasks it was never taught | TechCrunch

Physical Intelligence's π0.7 model enables robots to perform unfamiliar tasks through compositional generalization, marking a significant advancement in robotic AI capabilities.

LinkedIn data shows AI isn't to blame for hiring decline... yet | TechCrunch

Hiring has declined by 20% since 2022, but AI is not currently impacting jobs according to LinkedIn's data.

fromHarvard Business Review

The Challenges of Scaling a Technology for Social Good

Access to safe sanitation is critical for over three billion people, impacting public health, gender equity, and economic development.

The corporate skills that prepare you for solopreneur life

Corporate skills like project management and stakeholder management are valuable for solopreneurs transitioning from corporate careers.

fromThe Conversation

The more commodified your job, the more likely AI can do it - lessons from online freelancing

Generative AI is transforming freelance work, impacting demand and wages while also creating new opportunities for skilled freelancers.

Why human capital is the ultimate moat in AI-first finance

In the high-stakes world of regulated AI, your model is only as good as the person who built it. We are betting on a human-first approach to technology.

Careers

I went to an AI conference and got a crash course in middle management

The future of AI involves humans managing agents, steering their tasks and correcting mistakes as they transition from coding to other domains.

#ai-impact

fromMarTech

AI's impact on early-career marketers is reaching a crisis point | MarTech

AI is predicted to significantly reduce entry-level white-collar jobs, impacting early-career marketers the most.

Exclusive poll reveals Americans worried about AI-fueled job loss

66% of the public expects AI to be a net positive for society in five years, contrasting with more optimistic corporate views.

fromMarTech

AI's impact on early-career marketers is reaching a crisis point | MarTech

AI is predicted to significantly reduce entry-level white-collar jobs, impacting early-career marketers the most.

Exclusive poll reveals Americans worried about AI-fueled job loss

66% of the public expects AI to be a net positive for society in five years, contrasting with more optimistic corporate views.

more#ai-impact

AI companies are rethinking how they charge to win a bigger slice of business spending

AI companies are shifting pricing models from employee-based to value-based, impacting business spending and software pricing predictability.

fromWIRED

AI Could Democratize One of Tech's Most Valuable Resources

Nvidia faces potential competition as startups like Wafer optimize AI code for various chips, challenging its dominance in AI hardware.

fromZDNET

Half of all US employees use AI at work now - and waste almost 8 hours a week doing it

Half of employees use AI at work, but many are unaware of their employers' AI strategies.

fromBlackpressusa

1 month ago

OP-ED: The Future of Work

Automation will displace 85 million jobs by 2030 but create 97 million new roles, requiring workforce preparation in digital skills, AI, emotional intelligence, and adaptability.

fromSilicon Canals

The rise of the generalist - Silicon Canals

39% of core skills will change by 2030, emphasizing the value of generalist skills over specialist credentials.

fromAxios

The work AI boom is outrunning oversight

Companies must prioritize AI governance and compliance as agentic AI adoption increases, with many unprepared for audits and risk management.

6 days ago

Research Finds That AI Has Already Replaced Work for 20 Percent of Jobs

One in five full-time American workers report AI has taken over parts of their job, indicating a shift in the labor market.

Business