16 Jun 2026
Q&A: A look at forward-deployed engineers, AWS style
So, what exactly are FDEs — are they techy lone rangers like the ones OpenAI, Google and Microsoft are hiring? Turns out it’s not so much about individual engineers who swoop in to design and roll out AI deployments; it’s more about a team of engineers working together at customer sites. At least, that’s the view at Amazon Web Services (AWS). In fact, according to Taimur Rashid, managing director…
16 Jun 2026
AI Boom Is Creating Jobs in the Trades—But Locking Out Junior Workers
AI is creating jobs in places most people don’t expect — and quietly making it harder for new workers to break in. The boom is real, but the benefits aren’t spreading evenly. Here’s what’s actually changing in 2026 and why the debate is getting louder.
16 Jun 2026
China's cheaper AI tokens a double-edged sword for Asian businesses
SINGAPORE: Artificial intelligence (AI) is often described as a race to work smarter. But for businesses in Asia, the more urgent question may be simpler: who can afford to use it at scale? At the heart of that question is the cost of AI tokens - a little-known building block that determines how much companies pay when AI systems read, process and generate information.
16 Jun 2026
Microsoft is resorting to its biggest cloud rival to deal with GitHub AI capacity issues
Microsoft is turning to its biggest cloud rival, Amazon, to help address capacity issues on its GitHub coding platform following a series of AI-driven outages, according to two people familiar with the plans.
16 Jun 2026
Should The U.S. Follow China’s Auto Industry Playbook?
New cars are ready to be launched at a SAIC General Motors joint venture production base in China in last year. (Photo credit should read CFOTO/Future Publishing via Getty Images)
16 Jun 2026
AI Wars Why Microsoft, Google and Amazon Are All Fighting Over Power
In March, Microsoft, Google, Amazon, Meta, OpenAI, Oracle, and Elon Musk’s xAI joined President Trump at the White House. Together, they signed a document that will reshape how AI’s biggest companies operate for years to come.
15 Jun 2026
Elon Musk’s Trillion-Dollar Week Turned Out to Be Something Much Darker
The Industry His fortunes reached new heights while his online behavior reached new lows. By Nitish Pahwa
15 Jun 2026
Four big takeaways from The Standard’s billionaire tax investigation
The elites of Silicon Valley are not taking the proposed billionaire tax lying down. The Standard reported over the weekend on a loosely coordinated effort by dozens of wealthy Californians to defeat an initiative that would level a one-time 5% tax on their entire net worth. The effort has included secret Signal chats, splinter groups, and plenty of infighting.
15 Jun 2026
Atlas demonstrates general intelligence needed for industrial tasks
New reports suggest that Boston Dynamics’ Atlas is approaching the autonomy needed for industrial deployment. The assessment follows recent demonstrations by Boston Dynamics that indicate significant progress in developing general intelligence. Experts suggest advancements now enable humanoid robots to adapt to unfamiliar environments and perform a broader range of tasks beyond preprogrammed…
