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The article says artificial intelligence can raise workers' productivity and leave them free from interference, yet still erode their autonomy. It says this has an uncomfortable implication for how policy-makers regulate AI at work. It argues that a 'keep a human in charge' approach turns out to be the wrong test.
Read the original →McKinsey's North America chair says AI is helping workers get more done. Broad companywide gains remain elusive, according to the executive.
Read the original →For Connecticut's biggest manufacturers, adopting AI is not a question of if. The questions are how fast, how far, and the value it delivers.
Read the original →New research from Cognizant describes an "Activation Gap" that could leave trillions in potential global economic gains unrealized. The release is dated Oct. 9, 2026.
Read the original →A Philadelphia tech training program has overhauled its curriculum. The aim is to give young people a leg up.
Read the original →Tech leaders from Zoom, Figma, ServiceNow, and other companies describe how AI agents are reshaping work, hiring, and the software business.
Read the original →Sarah Kreps argues that elected officials should be cautious of immediately rejecting proposals for local data centers. She says officials should instead capture potential benefits and protect residents by negotiating for better terms.
Read the original →U.S. data center land purchases reached $6 billion in the first half, up 79% year over year. Developers competed for sites with reliable power.
Read the original →Keel Infrastructure executives said demand for AI and high-performance computing infrastructure remains centered on speed to power. They said developers face a more expensive financing environment and heightened political scrutiny around data center construction.
Read the original →atNorth's Eyjólfur Magnús Kristinsson explores the rising tension between A.I. growth and ESG commitments. He says resolving that tension starts with infrastructure.
Read the original →Affordability was a major point of debate as Democrat Abdul El-Sayed and Republican Mike Rogers faced off in Michigan's U.S. Senate race.
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