Category: Artificial Intelligence

A.I. Companies Are Recruiting Electricians and Carpenters by the Thousands

The New York Times – Business:
The future of artificial intelligence depends on finding more skilled humans for some very physical jobs.
The Chips That Will Decide A.I.’s Future

The New York Times – Business:
Our technology correspondent Adam Satariano explains how the future of artificial intelligence may be determined by the number of A.I. chips around the world.
Trying to Make a Buck Off a Data Center, One 6-Pack at a Time

The New York Times – Business:
What do you do when a $25 billion complex is under construction nearby? One couple in Abilene had an idea.
South Korea’s Memory Chip Giant Defies A.I. Market Jitters

The New York Times – Business:
SK Hynix, a leading memory chipmaker, reported stratospheric sales and profits on Wednesday. But it was not enough to calm skittish investors.
In San Francisco, Some Home Sellers Now Ask for OpenAI or Anthropic Stock

The New York Times – Business:
Even before OpenAI and Anthropic go public, they are distorting home sales in the San Francisco Bay Area, as people race to buy and sellers ask for stock instead of cash.
Global Economic Output Looks Slower for 2026, IMF Says

The New York Times – Business:
The I.M.F. projected world output would fall to 3 percent for the year, a number pushed down by high commodity prices.
Why Index Funds Haven’t Boosted SpaceX

The New York Times – Business:
Some market watchers are puzzled that shares in Elon Musk’s rocket and A.I. company have stalled out despite major interest from Wall Street.
Those Soldiers Flooding Your Feeds? They Might Not Be Real.

The New York Times – Business:
Videos generated by artificial intelligence have swarmed social media to exploit public support of U.S. troops for other purposes.
Samsung Made More Profit Last Quarter Than the Last Two Years Combined

The New York Times – Business:
The A.I. boom has propelled the South Korean tech giant’s earnings, but its shares sank as investors had even loftier expectations.
Alibaba’s A.I. Is a Hit, but Hard to Turn Into a Moneymaker

The New York Times – Business:
The Chinese company’s models have won over developers worldwide, but they are open source — so they can be used and modified freely.
Taylor Swift’s Wedding Became a Marketing Moment for Brands Big and Small

The New York Times – Business:
Some businesses flocked to social media using A.I.-generated content, while others deployed timely digital ads designed to capitalize on the frenzy surrounding this major celebrity event.
The Revenge of the Philosophy Majors

The New York Times – Business:
A.I. labs are hiring contrarian, chin-stroking, finger-steepling sages. Who’s underemployed now?