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IBM’s CEO: ‘Era of AI Experimentation Is Over’ at THINK 2025

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TeleMessage, a secure messaging app, has suspended services following a breach that exposed sensitive government and corporate data.

 

IT Labor Force Decreases, While AI Roles Increase 184%

IT unemployment drops to 4.6% in April, but midlevel pros without AI skills struggle as hiring shifts to automation, cloud, and cybersecurity roles.

 

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Meta Launches AI App That Rivals ChatGPT — With Familiar, 'More Personal,' Twist

Meta is launching a standalone AI app powered by Llama 4, blending voice tech with social personalization from Facebook and Instagram for a smarter assistant.

 

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Mark Zuckerberg is back in the spotlight after a new interview where he spoke about AI, its effect on social media thus far, and its potential to spark a massive shift in the future of online advertising.

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