Google is launching a suite of new AI features for Gmail, headlined by a personalized “AI Inbox” tab. The company is also making previously paid features, like Help Me Write, available to all users, while rolling out new tools to paid subscribers first.
Google’s historic $32 billion purchase of cybersecurity firm Wiz is in the hands of EU regulators. The European Commission has until February 10, 2026, to approve the deal, demand concessions, or launch a full-scale investigation.
McKinsey’s global managing partner Bob Sternfels revealed that AI saved the consulting giant 1.5 million hours of work last year. He argues that as AI handles synthesis and chart-making, professionals must focus on skills AI fundamentally lacks: aspiration, judgment, and true creativity.
AI is automating boring tasks at work, promising more time for deep thinking. But a new report suggests this relentless focus is burning people out and killing the creative sparks that come from mental downtime.
The rush to adopt generative AI has many business leaders feeling they can’t compete. But a new argument suggests the opposite: you can win by deliberately building on AI’s weaknesses.
OpenAI has launched a new, separate section of ChatGPT for health queries. It can connect to Apple Health and even analyze your medical records, with a strong emphasis on privacy. The feature is starting with a waitlist for users outside Europe.
The AI startup behind Claude is gearing up for a massive new funding round. If the reported numbers hold, it would create one of the most valuable private companies in the world overnight.
For many creatives, the hardest part of design isn’t using the software—it’s managing the thinking process. One user found that pairing Google’s NotebookLM with Affinity Designer helped them track decisions, store resources, and stay on track. It’s a clever hack for a common problem.
The AI startup is gearing up for a massive new funding round led by Coatue and GIC. This comes as it prepares for a potential IPO and battles OpenAI for developer mindshare.
Artificial intelligence engineer is the fastest-growing job in the US, according to LinkedIn’s latest data. But the list also reveals a shift towards freelance work and entrepreneurship as hiring remains challenging.
