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Anthropic Wants AI Pause Button So Humans Can Catch Up
Anthropic is calling for built-in mechanisms to slow AI development and let society assess risks. The company sees pausing as essential infrastructure, not a one-time event.
Anthropic pushes AI labs to agree on pause plan if risks spike
Anthropic is calling for a coordinated safety protocol among AI developers to halt work if certain risk thresholds are breached. The proposal signals growing concern about unilateral escalation in the race to build more powerful systems.
South Korea pushes tech firms to split AI profits with suppliers and workers
Seoul's labour minister is demanding that technology companies share excess earnings from AI systems with their supply chains and staff. The policy signals mounting pressure on tech sector profit concentration.
Japan's Digital Minister Warns of 'AI Colony' Risk as Country Falls Behind
Japan's digital minister fears the nation could become an 'AI colony' if it fails to build domestic AI capabilities. The warning underscores growing anxiety over tech sovereignty in Asia.
Nvidia CEO bets on South Korea robotics boom, hints at coming surprises
Jensen Huang told South Korean leaders robotics is the nation's next major sector. He offered no specifics on Nvidia's plans but signaled announcements ahead.
Anthropic, White House resolve friction before IPO push
Anthropic and the White House have eased tensions after the AI company faced regulatory scrutiny. Sources say the détente clears a path for the startup's planned IPO.
May startup funding surged to near-records, but fewer deals got bigger checks
U.S. venture investors deployed record capital in May 2026, but concentrated it into far fewer rounds. The trend: mega-deals led by familiar names like Andreessen, General Catalyst, and Y Combinator.
Geotab Hires 300 Interns as AI Cools Graduate Job Market
Geotab announced a 300-intern cohort as entry-level hiring freezes spread across tech. What this signals about who is still betting on early-career talent.
Boxabl expands to 20+ housing models beyond its Casita unit
Boxabl launches Phase 2 product lineup with over 20 home models and apartment options. The startup moves beyond its single Casita design to serve broader segments of the housing market.
507 Companies Named Best Workplaces 2026
Great Place to Work released its annual list of top employers for 2026. See which companies made the cut and what drives employee satisfaction rankings.
Recur Software Buys PCRecruiter, Pledges Long-Term Product Investment
Recur Software has acquired PCRecruiter, a recruitment software platform, committing to sustained product development. Details on deal terms and integration timeline remain unclear.
World Cup Could Cost Employers $17B in Lost Productivity
UKG estimates employers will lose $17 billion in worker productivity during the World Cup. The calculation hinges on absenteeism and distraction rates—but assumes uniform impact across all sectors.