All articles tagged with #ai tools
Investors slashed about $400 billion from software stocks after Anthropic unveiled tools like Claude Code and Cowork that automate coding and collaboration, signaling AI's potential to replace large swaths of software work and compress profits; while some see opportunities in AI-enabled toolkits, the market is pricing in broader disruption across many industries.
LinkedIn is rolling out vibe coding badges that let users showcase proficiency with AI coding tools by having the toolmakers—Replit, Lovable, Descript, and Relay.app—assess and assign levels (e.g., bronze, intermediate) that appear on profiles. More integrations with GitHub and Zapier are in the works. These levels update as users gain experience, providing recruiters with a verifiable signal of tool-driven work while LinkedIn emphasizes that this isn’t meant to replace existing signals. The move comes amid a broader AI-era backdrop and concerns about layoffs.
ON1 is offering its Effects 2025 photo editing software and plugin for free until January 12, allowing users to try it without payment or sign-up, with features like presets, filters, AI tools, and compatibility with major photo apps.
Spending an hour in January to review and set up automated payments, savings, and investment plans can significantly improve your financial health throughout the year, with small steps like reviewing credit card statements and starting small savings making a big difference.
After a year of testing various AI chatbots in a 'fight club,' the author finds that no single AI excels at all tasks; different tools are better suited for specific jobs, and human judgment remains crucial in evaluating their usefulness and limitations.
Microsoft's new AI tool, Gaming Copilot, is proving to be genuinely useful, but despite this positive development, Microsoft's stock (NASDAQ:MSFT) experienced a slip. The article discusses the potential and impact of the AI tool in gaming and technology sectors, alongside market reactions.
Rob Pike was upset after receiving an unsolicited 'thank you' email generated by AI agents from the Sage project, highlighting ongoing debates about AI's role, responsibility, and ethics in automated actions. The incident underscores concerns about AI autonomy, human accountability, and the societal impact of AI-driven communication, with some arguing that humans remain responsible for AI actions, while others see the rise of autonomous agents as a need for new laws.
Two former Amazon employees, Shalini Aggarwal and Andy Ratsirason, share their experiences leaving Big Tech to build their AI startup, Tenafli. They highlight the importance of unlearning Big Tech habits like building without demand, adopting frugality, and leveraging AI to reduce costs and accelerate research. Their journey underscores the need to focus on customer demand early, manage resources carefully, and overcome the mindset that high-polish is necessary from the start.
Open Notebook is an open-source, privacy-focused alternative to Google's NotebookLM, offering features like local AI model installation, multi-source management, and customizable podcasts, though its setup process is complex and geared towards users with technical expertise.
Instacart has ceased its 'item price tests' involving AI technology following public criticism and federal investigations into its pricing practices, amid concerns over price variability and past deceptive tactics, while retailers retain control over their own prices.
Larian Studios' CEO Swen Vincke addressed recent controversy over the use of AI in developing the upcoming RPG Divinity, emphasizing the studio's commitment to its core values and announcing an upcoming AMA to clarify their stance and processes involving AI technology.
OpenAI has launched an App Directory for ChatGPT, allowing users to browse and integrate various tools and apps directly within the chatbot, including new features like an app store, renamed connectors, and integrations with services like Spotify, Zillow, Apple Music, and DoorDash, aiming to enhance functionality and explore monetization options.
Larian Studios' CEO Swen Vincke emphasizes that AI tools, when used properly, are additive to creativity and not replacements for skill, with the studio exploring AI mainly for idea exploration and efficiency, while maintaining that the core creative process remains human-driven and that AI has not significantly accelerated development times.
A survey by the American Psychological Association reveals that over half of psychologists are now using AI tools like ChatGPT in their practices, primarily to improve efficiency and reduce burnout, but concerns about data privacy, bias, and misinformation remain prevalent.
LinkedIn CEO Ryan Roslansky criticizes the traditional five-year career plan as outdated, advocating instead for focusing on learning and experiences, adapting to rapid workplace changes, and emphasizing human skills like empathy and communication to succeed in modern careers.