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GitLab announces layoffs and restructuring for 'agentic era' as AI reshapes developer tools economics

GitLab announced a restructuring that will flatten management, cut its country footprint by 30 per cent, and reorganise R&D into 60 autonomous teams. CEO Bill Staples called it an investment in the “agentic era,” not a cost cut, but the scope of job losses will not be known until 2 June earnings.

What smart people are saying about OpenAI's new $10 billion company to help businesses deploy AI

OpenAI is working with some big names to start a new company focused on advising businesses on how to build and deploy AI.

Data center guzzled 30 million gallons of water, and nobody noticed for months

Can AI save us from the AI industry’s endless thirst for water? Outlook not so good.

There's 'a lot of tension' between LLMs and what Taylor calls 'content companies'...

Live updates from Elon Musk and Sam Altman’s court battle over the future of OpenAI

How Lodestellar Is Using AI to Improve EPD Quality in Construction

Lodestellar is using AI to help manufacturers improve the quality of Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs), reducing delays, compliance risks, and verification costs in construction. The platform acts like a “linter” for sustainability data, helping companies produce clearer and more reliable environmental disclosures as demand for verified carbon data grows globally.

Sutskever's Testimony Is Kind of a Snooze So Far.

Live Updates from Elon Musk and Sam Altman's Court Battle Over the Future of OpenAI

OpenAI Sued Over ChatGPT's 'Defective' Design That Allegedly Assisted an Accused FSU Shooter

The family of a victim of April’s mass shooting at Florida State University is suing OpenAI over its chatbot’s alleged role in encouraging the attack, which is already being probed by Florida’s attorney general. OpenAI spokesperson Drew Pusateri called the shooting a “tragedy” but said “ChatGPT is not responsible for this terrible crime.” More from Pusateri:

Satya Nadella is excused.

Live updates from Elon Musk and Sam Altman’s court battle over the future of OpenAI

A lot of people contact Satya Nadella about their boards, apparently!

Live updates from Elon Musk and Sam Altman's court battle over the future of OpenAI

Who is the Palantir chore coat for?

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Starlink shuts down its GPS-style cheat code. Researchers may unlock it anyway.

Shutdown of Starlink location feature won’t dampen interest in GPS alternatives.

We are arguing now about risk and return.

Live updates from Elon Musk and Sam Altman’s court battle over the future of OpenAI