Lawsuit Claims This AI Tool Misused Job Applicants’ Credit Info
A proposed class-action lawsuit alleges that Eightfold AI, a company whose artificial intelligence tools are used by major employers like Microsoft, Salesforce, and PayPal to screen job applicants, has been misusing applicants’ personal and credit-related information without transparency or recourse. According to the complaint, Eightfold’s AI generates predictive evaluations about candidates — such as ....
Why Google’s UCP is not a game changer in travel
The article argues that Google’s Universal Commerce Protocol (UCP) — a new open standard designed to let AI agents discover, compare, and complete purchases seamlessly — is being overhyped for the travel industry and is not yet a transformative force for travel bookings the way some media hype suggests. In its current form, UCP ....
Former OpenAI policy chief creates nonprofit institute, calls for independent safety audits of frontier AI models
To celebrate Wikipedia’s 25th anniversary on January 15, 2026, Wikimedia Enterprise announced new commercial partnerships with several major technology companies that now use its high-capacity APIs to integrate Wikipedia and other Wikimedia project data into their platforms at scale; newly formalized partners joining its ecosystem include Amazon, Meta, Microsoft, Mistral AI, and Perplexity, alongside ....
Inside California’s upcoming year in AI
California is positioning 2026 as a major year for AI leadership, with a mix of new laws, regulatory efforts, workforce initiatives, and policy debates shaping how the state navigates the technology’s benefits and risks. The Transparency in Frontier AI Act (SB 53) — which took effect January 1 — requires major AI developers to ....
Apple, Google strike Gemini deal for revamped Siri in major win for Alphabet
Apple and Google have entered a multi-year agreement for Google’s Gemini AI models to power a revamped version of Apple’s Siri and future Apple Intelligence features later in 2026, marking a major expansion of their existing collaboration and a strategic boost for Google in the AI race with OpenAI. Apple chose Gemini after evaluating ....
AI Can Now Design Proteins and DNA. Scientists Warn We Need Biosecurity Rules Before It’s Too Late.
The article reports that advances in generative AI now allow systems to design novel proteins and DNA sequences with growing speed and accuracy, raising urgent biosecurity concerns among scientists. While these tools promise major benefits for medicine, materials science, and disease research, experts warn they could also lower barriers to creating harmful biological agents ....
Is A People-First Strategy The New Key To 2026 Financial Growth?
The article argues that a people-first strategy is becoming a major driver of financial growth heading into 2026, especially as companies navigate economic uncertainty and rapid technological change. It suggests that organizations investing in employee well-being, purpose, and long-term development are seeing stronger performance, higher retention, and greater resilience than those focused solely on ....
Founders, Fresh Grads, and AI Are Reinventing the Entry-Level Job
The article explains that rather than disappearing entirely, entry-level roles are being redefined by AI and the workers who embrace it. Some employers, like the CEO of an AI legal services startup, say they’re now seeking fresh college grads with an “AI-first mindset,” because those employees can automate tasks and produce output far beyond ....
Prioritizing accessible travel information in the AI age
The piece highlights how Wheel the World, a travel startup focused on accessibility, is using conversational AI to make travel planning easier for people with disabilities and other accessibility needs. The company — known for helping users find and book accessible hotels, tours, and experiences worldwide — is developing an AI chatbot that delivers ....
Shorter booking windows require smarter marketing: How AI can transform travel campaigns
AI is reshaping travel marketing by enabling brands to respond faster and smarter to evolving traveler behavior, especially shorter booking windows and shifting search patterns. Marketers are increasingly using AI to analyze performance data, spot real-time patterns, personalize messages, automate content creation, and optimize bids across channels to improve ROI and relevance. AI tools ....
