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The AI Jobs Scare Meets 250 Years of Data
NewsApr 6, 2026

The AI Jobs Scare Meets 250 Years of Data

Morgan Stanley’s new study compares five historic innovation waves—canals, railroads, electrification, post‑war electronics, and the internet—to today’s AI surge, finding that each wave eventually spurred productivity gains after an initial disruption. The analysis notes that AI’s early labor market impact...

By AEI (Tax Policy)
Ease the Teacher-Hiring Process with AI (Downloadable)
NewsApr 6, 2026

Ease the Teacher-Hiring Process with AI (Downloadable)

School districts face ongoing teacher‑hiring shortages, prompting leaders to explore AI solutions. Emerging AI agents can autonomously screen applications and generate interview questions. Golf School District 67 in Morton Grove, Illinois, created a library of highly structured prompts that work with...

By Education Week (Technology section)
Proposed S27 Series Prices Aim for $899‑$1299
SocialApr 6, 2026

Proposed S27 Series Prices Aim for $899‑$1299

S27: $899 S27 Plus: $1099 S27 Pro: $1299 S27 Ultra: $1399 That's what I think the pricing of the S27 series will be. Ideally I'd price it like this: S27: $899 S27 Plus: $999 S27 Pro: $1199 S27 Ultra: $1299 I think it'll all depend on memory/storage pricing &...

By The Galox
Antares Receives DOE Approval of Mark-0 Demonstration Reactor
NewsApr 6, 2026

Antares Receives DOE Approval of Mark-0 Demonstration Reactor

Antares, a California‑based advanced nuclear firm, received U.S. Department of Energy approval for the Documented Safety Analysis of its Mark‑0 micro‑reactor, confirming the final design and safety case. The approval follows a preliminary safety review earlier this year and triggers...

By POWER Magazine
The Flipping Point: Why Fintech Meetup 2026 Marked the End of AI Hype
BlogApr 6, 2026

The Flipping Point: Why Fintech Meetup 2026 Marked the End of AI Hype

Fintech Meetup 2026 in Las Vegas marked a decisive shift from AI hype to practical lending solutions, with cash‑flow underwriting emerging as the headline technology. New cash‑flow scores, built on open‑banking data and machine learning, now beat traditional credit scores...

By Future Nexus (formerly Fintech Nexus)
Your First AI-Powered Win-Back Campaign in 30 Minutes Flat
BlogApr 6, 2026

Your First AI-Powered Win-Back Campaign in 30 Minutes Flat

The post argues that win‑back campaigns, when powered by AI, can be set up in under 30 minutes and deliver high ROI. It highlights that reacquiring a churned customer costs five to seven times less than acquiring new ones, and...

By AI Adopters Club
IPLEDGE Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategy (REMS)
NewsApr 6, 2026

IPLEDGE Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategy (REMS)

The FDA approved a set of modifications to the iPLEDGE Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategy on February 9, 2026, aimed at easing administrative burdens while preserving safety for isotretinoin users. Key changes include allowing home pregnancy tests during and after...

By FDA
Hims & Hers Says Limited Data Stolen in Social Engineering Attack
NewsApr 6, 2026

Hims & Hers Says Limited Data Stolen in Social Engineering Attack

Hims & Hers disclosed a sophisticated social‑engineering breach that compromised its third‑party customer‑service platform from February 4‑7, 2026. Hackers accessed service tickets, exposing customer names and email addresses, but the firm confirmed that electronic medical records and provider communications were untouched....

By BioPharma Dive
OpenAI Addresses AI's Effects and Poses Possible Answers in New Doc
NewsApr 6, 2026

OpenAI Addresses AI's Effects and Poses Possible Answers in New Doc

OpenAI unveiled its "Industrial Policy for the Intelligence Age," a document that frames AI’s impact on both consumers and enterprise workers. The proposal gives employees a formal voice in AI deployment, promotes a four‑day work week, and recommends raising corporate...

By AI Business
New Cyber Strategy Shifts Attention to Cloud and Supply Chain Security
NewsApr 6, 2026

New Cyber Strategy Shifts Attention to Cloud and Supply Chain Security

The White House released a new National Cybersecurity Strategy on March 6, 2026, shifting federal priorities toward cloud data protection and software supply‑chain security. While zero‑trust, AI security, and post‑quantum cryptography remain core, the strategy mandates faster cloud migration and...

By Washington Technology
Trust In AI Search Could Drop With Ads, Survey Shows via @Sejournal, @MattGSouthern
NewsApr 6, 2026

Trust In AI Search Could Drop With Ads, Survey Shows via @Sejournal, @MattGSouthern

A February 2026 Ipsos Consumer Tracker survey of 1,085 U.S. adults found that 63% say ads in AI‑driven search results would erode their trust, while only 24% disagree. The same data show a majority (52%) doubt ads would simplify the...

By Search Engine Journal
Opioid Analgesic Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategy (REMS)
NewsApr 6, 2026

Opioid Analgesic Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategy (REMS)

The FDA’s Opioid Analgesic Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategy (REMS) now requires manufacturers to supply prepaid mail‑back envelopes (MBEs) for safe opioid disposal, with pharmacies able to order them starting March 31 2025. The REMS education program, funded by unrestricted grants, offers...

By FDA
Insurance Industry Still Stuck in AI Pilot Phase, Report Finds
NewsApr 6, 2026

Insurance Industry Still Stuck in AI Pilot Phase, Report Finds

A Simplifai report finds that more than four‑in‑five insurance carriers invest at least $5 million a year in AI, yet most projects remain confined to pilot stages. Finance teams struggle to link these expenditures to measurable returns, and only 14 % of...

By CIO Dive
Curated Lists Unlock AI-Powered Apps Instantly
SocialApr 6, 2026

Curated Lists Unlock AI-Powered Apps Instantly

I love X. Over the last 19 years I built a set of lists of the tech industry. That's at https://t.co/tQxJhXvAUE And what can you do with lists? So much. Have @Pokee_AI or your favorite AI agent platform (Pokee includes the X API...

By Robert Scoble
Nuclear Recycling Has Reached a Prime Moment—And the U.S. May Be Running Out of Time
NewsApr 6, 2026

Nuclear Recycling Has Reached a Prime Moment—And the U.S. May Be Running Out of Time

The Energy Innovation Reform Project (EIRP) released a new assessment urging the United States to adopt a national policy that supports commercial nuclear fuel recycling, citing shifts in economics, waste‑management costs, and proliferation concerns. The report calls for a White...

By POWER Magazine
Apple Will Again Appeal to the Supreme Court in Battle with Epic Games
NewsApr 6, 2026

Apple Will Again Appeal to the Supreme Court in Battle with Epic Games

Apple has filed a petition for the U.S. Supreme Court to review a lower‑court ruling that could limit the commissions it charges developers who use third‑party payment systems. The request follows a prior appeal—rejected by the Court—over Apple’s obligation to...

By Engadget Earnings
Nvidia Acquisition of SchedMD Sparks Worry Among AI Specialists About Software Access
NewsApr 6, 2026

Nvidia Acquisition of SchedMD Sparks Worry Among AI Specialists About Software Access

Nvidia announced the acquisition of SchedMD, the company behind the open‑source Slurm workload manager that orchestrates tasks on roughly 60% of the world’s supercomputers. Slurm is a critical component for training large language models and for government‑run high‑performance clusters. The...

By CNA (Channel NewsAsia) – Business
Low-Cost, Single Sample Blood Test Detects Different Cancers, Liver Disorders, and Other Diseases
NewsApr 6, 2026

Low-Cost, Single Sample Blood Test Detects Different Cancers, Liver Disorders, and Other Diseases

UCLA researchers unveiled MethylScan, a low‑cost blood test that analyzes cell‑free DNA methylation to detect multiple cancers and liver disorders in a single sample. By using methylation‑sensitive enzymes to strip away background DNA, the assay reduces sequencing needs to about...

By GEN (Genetic Engineering & Biotechnology News)
Red Seat Ventures Launches Speakeasy, Why Podcasts Work for Sports Fans, & More
NewsApr 6, 2026

Red Seat Ventures Launches Speakeasy, Why Podcasts Work for Sports Fans, & More

Red Seat Ventures introduced Speakeasy, an all‑in‑one podcast hosting, distribution and monetization platform that supports RSS, HLS and video formats. Industry experts highlighted podcasts as a powerful channel for sports fans, noting that 76% of sports podcast listeners stay with...

By Sounds Profitable
Codelco and SANY Conduct Successful Pilot of 100% Electric Transport Truck on Strategic Northern Route
NewsApr 6, 2026

Codelco and SANY Conduct Successful Pilot of 100% Electric Transport Truck on Strategic Northern Route

Codelco and Chinese equipment maker SANY completed a 680‑kilometre round‑trip pilot using a 100% electric heavy‑duty truck that hauled 27 tonnes of copper between the Radomiro Tomic mine and Angamos Port in Chile's Atacama Desert. The test, conducted under a new...

By International Mining (IM-Mining)
Talking to Machines: What AI Can’t Tell You About Itself
BlogApr 6, 2026

Talking to Machines: What AI Can’t Tell You About Itself

Nick Potkalitsky’s new Substack‑released book distills three years of hands‑on AI work into nine concrete breakthroughs, each paired with a real‑world session and two insights—how the model operates and how to work with it. The material is organized into three...

By Educating AI
Solar United Neighbors Publishes Consumer Guide to PPAs, Leases
NewsApr 6, 2026

Solar United Neighbors Publishes Consumer Guide to PPAs, Leases

Solar United Neighbors released a consumer‑focused guide on power purchase agreements and solar leases, the two primary third‑party ownership (TPO) models for residential solar. The report notes that TPO financing now represents 45% of U.S. residential solar installations. These arrangements...

By Solar Power World
Moog Highlights Growing Satellite Bus Capabilities with Full‑Scale METEOR Reveal at Space Symposium
NewsApr 6, 2026

Moog Highlights Growing Satellite Bus Capabilities with Full‑Scale METEOR Reveal at Space Symposium

Moog Inc. unveiled a full‑scale model of its METEOR satellite bus at the 41st Space Symposium in Colorado Springs, highlighting a portfolio of scalable spacecraft platforms. The METEOR demonstrator showcases adaptable payload interfaces, flexible power systems, and high‑delta‑V propulsion designed...

By SpaceNews
Disgruntled Researcher Leaks “BlueHammer” Windows Zero-Day Exploit
NewsApr 6, 2026

Disgruntled Researcher Leaks “BlueHammer” Windows Zero-Day Exploit

A security researcher known as Chaotic Eclipse publicly released exploit code for a previously private Windows privilege‑escalation vulnerability dubbed BlueHammer. The flaw, a local privilege escalation combining a TOCTOU and path‑confusion bug, allows a local attacker to obtain SYSTEM or...

By BleepingComputer
Monday’s Android App Deals and Freebies: Lumino City, Greak, Conquistadorio, and More
NewsApr 6, 2026

Monday’s Android App Deals and Freebies: Lumino City, Greak, Conquistadorio, and More

Monday’s Android app roundup features steep price cuts across a variety of games and utilities, with titles like Lumino City and Conquistario dropping to $0.50 from $5, and Hero of the Kingdom slashing 80% to $1.50. VasterClaws3 sees a 66%...

By 9to5Google
Electrify Canada: 61% Energy Cut, Zero Fossil, Nuclear
SocialApr 6, 2026

Electrify Canada: 61% Energy Cut, Zero Fossil, Nuclear

Can Canada eliminate fossil fuels and nuclear for all energy? Although Canada currently provides 63% of its electricity from wind-water-solar sources, electricity comprises only 21% of Canada’s total energy, so wind-water-solar provides only 13% of Canada’s total energy. However, if we...

By Mark Z. Jacobson
Create Custom Claude Skills Easily for Natural Interaction
SocialApr 6, 2026

Create Custom Claude Skills Easily for Natural Interaction

Build custom claude skills. That way, you can tweak it and it feels natural. And it's easy to build one.

By ai_topia_
TCL’s Internet Services Arm Partners With AdTech Agency Affinity for Smart TV Advertising
NewsApr 6, 2026

TCL’s Internet Services Arm Partners With AdTech Agency Affinity for Smart TV Advertising

Chinese electronics maker TCL’s internet services division, TCL FFalcon, has teamed up with ad‑tech firm Affinity to serve as the primary demand partner for its Smart TV advertising platform. The integration will enable global brands to programmatically buy inventory across...

By Media Play News
Anoison Delivers High-Density Hybrid Interconnect Solutions to a Global Technology Leader’s R&D Lab
NewsApr 6, 2026

Anoison Delivers High-Density Hybrid Interconnect Solutions to a Global Technology Leader’s R&D Lab

Anoison delivered a custom‑engineered hybrid signal cable assembly to a global hyperscale technology leader for use in its next‑generation R&D laboratory. The solution leverages the MIL‑DTL‑38999 Series III #25‑37 architecture, providing a 37‑channel, high‑density interface that combines high‑speed data and low‑frequency...

By Microwave Journal
New Mexico’s Meta Ruling and Encryption
BlogApr 6, 2026

New Mexico’s Meta Ruling and Encryption

A New Mexico judge ruled that Meta’s 2023 addition of end‑to‑end encryption to Facebook Messenger created liability because predators could use the shielded platform to groom minors. The state is seeking court‑mandated changes that could force Meta to weaken or...

By Schneier on Security
Why TSMC Grew Four Times Faster than Its Foundry Rivals in 2025 — Price Hikes, Vertical Integration, and Commanding Technology...
NewsApr 6, 2026

Why TSMC Grew Four Times Faster than Its Foundry Rivals in 2025 — Price Hikes, Vertical Integration, and Commanding Technology...

The semiconductor foundry market hit a record $320 billion in 2025, with TSMC commanding 38% and growing 36% YoY, far outpacing rivals that collectively rose 8%. Its dominance stems from an unprecedented volume of sub‑5 nm wafers, aggressive price hikes, and a...

By Tom's Hardware
Free App Transcribes Speech and Auto‑removes Filler Words
SocialApr 6, 2026

Free App Transcribes Speech and Auto‑removes Filler Words

The app is free to download, and once its Gemma-based automatic speech recognition (ASR) models are downloaded, you can start dictating on your phone. In the app, you can see the live transcription, and when you hit pause, the app...

By Rich Tehrani
AR‑IoT Fusion Will Put Social Media Everywhere You Look
SocialApr 6, 2026

AR‑IoT Fusion Will Put Social Media Everywhere You Look

IoT and AR are a powerful pair. Imagine wearing smart glasses and seeing social tags floating over a restaurant. You can see what your friends ordered and if they liked it just by looking at the building. We may not be...

By Rich Tehrani
“Hunt in the Morning, Fish in the Afternoon.” Marx on a Work-Free Future. His Son-in-Law Had a Stranger Cause: The...
NewsApr 6, 2026

“Hunt in the Morning, Fish in the Afternoon.” Marx on a Work-Free Future. His Son-in-Law Had a Stranger Cause: The...

The article revisits Paul Lafargue’s 19th‑century essay “The Right to Be Lazy,” arguing that his call for reduced work hours resonates amid today’s AI‑driven automation fears. A Pew survey shows 64% of Americans expect AI to cut jobs, while only...

By Arts & Letters Daily
Battery Ships Prove Fossil Fuel Independence Is Real
SocialApr 6, 2026

Battery Ships Prove Fossil Fuel Independence Is Real

900 battery-powered ships and counting: It isn't a test case anymore, it’s a declaration of independence from being fossil fuel hostages: With battery costs down 99% since 1991, the "too expensive" excuse is officially dead for shipping Sovereignty is renewables https://t.co/hLuo1lUUXz

By Assaad Razzouk
Autonomous Labs Revolutionize Research: Insights From Ginkgo, OpenAI, PNNLab
SocialApr 6, 2026

Autonomous Labs Revolutionize Research: Insights From Ginkgo, OpenAI, PNNLab

awesome talk about Autonomous labs from @Ginkgo, @OpenAI, and @PNNLab ! Check it out 👇

By Jason Kelly
AI Redefines Compliance: Leaders Must Adapt Now
SocialApr 6, 2026

AI Redefines Compliance: Leaders Must Adapt Now

#AI Has Changed The Rules Of Compliance. Are Your Leaders Ready? by Krishnaveni Palanivelu @Forbes Learn more: https://t.co/9puQaFJXp3 #ArtificialIntelligence #MachineLearning #ML https://t.co/rIGzgiNevM

By Ron van Loon
AI Safety Debates Overlook Other Direct Threats Beyond Cyber, Bio
SocialApr 6, 2026

AI Safety Debates Overlook Other Direct Threats Beyond Cyber, Bio

It seems that AI risk conversations have really honed in on two risk of direct and rapid harm: Cyberattacks and bio-weapons. Are there other direct harms that safety people are as concerned about as those two?

By Ramez Naam
Artemis II Completes Historic Lunar Flyby—Watch Livestream
SocialApr 6, 2026

Artemis II Completes Historic Lunar Flyby—Watch Livestream

Congratulations to @NASA’s Artemis II on making history with their lunar flyby 🌕 You can continue watching the rest of their journey back to 🌎 by tuning into the official and creator-led livestreams on @youtube. https://t.co/topBlVXt4c

By Neal Mohan
AI Surge Pushes Memory and Storage Costs Higher
SocialApr 6, 2026

AI Surge Pushes Memory and Storage Costs Higher

Memory and storage costs are rising sharply due to AI demand, limited production, and tight allocation across multiple product segments. https://t.co/fsaHDTVWms

By TechRadar
Hollywood Assistants Embrace AI, Fear Job Replacement
SocialApr 6, 2026

Hollywood Assistants Embrace AI, Fear Job Replacement

Hollywood Assistants Are Using AI Despite Their Better Judgment — Including in Script Development https://t.co/cbeMmGRRxq “When they say, ‘You should be using AI,’ the first thought in your head is: ‘Are you asking me to teach you how to replace...

By Jim Stroud
New Consumer Guide Explains Solar PPAs and Leases
SocialApr 6, 2026

New Consumer Guide Explains Solar PPAs and Leases

Solar United Neighbors publishes consumer guide to PPAs, leases #energysky -- via Solar Power World: https://t.co/3iCaGCbAYC

By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
Rubric-Based Grading Speeds Feedback While Staying Customizable
SocialApr 6, 2026

Rubric-Based Grading Speeds Feedback While Staying Customizable

✍️ Grading student writing takes forever when you want to do it well. 📋 @Kira_Learning suggests rubric-based scores and feedback you can accept, edit, or override. 🤝 Excited to partner with Kira for this post. https://t.co/5OHA7m8BiF

By Monica Burns
Enterprise Domain Management Requires Strict Renewal and Security Processes
SocialApr 6, 2026

Enterprise Domain Management Requires Strict Renewal and Security Processes

Hive mind - how do large enterprises manage their domains? I'd love to talk to some IT leaders - what processes ensure https://t.co/VFOQyhfres or https://t.co/kuiRO5DwUb or https://t.co/N7kgQgrxQy doesn't expire, or get socially engineered into a redirect or transfer?

By Bill D'Alessandro
Why Artemis II Lacks High‑Resolution Fly‑by Images
SocialApr 6, 2026

Why Artemis II Lacks High‑Resolution Fly‑by Images

In every other planetary fly-by we get hi-res images. Why not for the Artemus II mission? Youtube resolution does not cut it.

By Richard Stiennon
Swallowable Robot Camera Redefines Future Endoscopy
SocialApr 6, 2026

Swallowable Robot Camera Redefines Future Endoscopy

PillBot: The Swallowable #Robot Camera Transforming the Future of Endoscopy by @pascal_bornet #HealthTech #Tech #Technology #EmergingTech #TechForGood https://t.co/FnSO96W0A0

By Ron van Loon
Study Shows Subcutaneous Tepezza Matches Infused Version
SocialApr 6, 2026

Study Shows Subcutaneous Tepezza Matches Infused Version

Under-the-skin Tepezza comparable to infused version in key study, Amgen says https://t.co/rOQqbRmEpL $AMGN $VRDN - 25%

By Ben Fidler
Palo Alto Youth Demand City Promote Induction Stoves
SocialApr 6, 2026

Palo Alto Youth Demand City Promote Induction Stoves

These Palo Alto kids are pushing the city to promote induction stoves #energysky -- via Canary Media: https://t.co/xEcKA2C36b

By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
Google Launches Offline iOS Dictation App Powered by Gemma
SocialApr 6, 2026

Google Launches Offline iOS Dictation App Powered by Gemma

Google has quietly released a Gemma-based dictation app on iOS. It can run without any internet access and also can polish your spoken words. https://t.co/1XV3rpiLeZ

By Ivan Mehta