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Tech companies are slashing thousands of jobs as they pivot toward AI — CBS News

Technology companies are investing heavily in artificial intelligence, and some workers are already paying the price, writes Megan Cerullo. Here is the link: https://www.cbsnews.com/news/tech-layoffs-artificial-intelligence-ai-chatgpt/

FTC launches antitrust inquiry into artificial intelligence deals by tech giants — PBS

U.S. antitrust enforcers are opening an investigation into the relationships between leading artificial intelligence startups such as ChatGPT-maker OpenAI and Anthropic and the tech giants that have invested billions of dollars into them, according to the report by Matt O'Brien of Associated Press. 

National Science Foundation launches AI research pilot

The U.S. National Science Foundation, in collaboration with 10 federal agencies and 25 private sector, nonprofit, and philanthropic organizations, has launched the National Artificial Intelligence Research Resource (NAIRR) pilot.

Google cuts thousands of workers improving search after search results scientifically shown to suck — Vice

Google is terminating its contract with Appen, a third-party company responsible for training its search algorithm, writes Jules Roscoe.

Google to invest $1B in United Kingdom data centre

Google has started construction on a new data center in Waltham Cross, Hertfordshire, marking a $1 billion investment.