US Humanoid Startup K-Scale Labs Shuts Down, Cancels Robot Preorders
Palo Alto-based startup K-Scale Labs has laid off its staff and refunded deposits for its open-source humanoid robots after failing …
Layoffs
In the technology sector, layoffs can result from changes in investment priorities, AI-driven efficiency improvements, or economic downturns. While they can reduce short-term costs, large-scale layoffs also impact innovation, employee morale, and the broader labor market, prompting discussions about workforce reskilling and the future of work in an increasingly automated world.
Amazon, DoorDash Make Big Moves Toward Last-Mile Automation
The race toward last-mile automation is apparently back on.
Can Salesforce + Tesla Optimus Upend the Future of Work?
The CEO of Salesforce is going viral for his victory lap over replacing thousands of his employees with AI agents.
AI Robots Get Cheaper as Everything Else Gets Pricier
Robotics firms are locked in a price war as they undercut each other in hopes of capturing early market share.
Big Tech Pushes to Replace Humans as Critics Warn of Dystopia
After years of explosive growth in artificial intelligence, tech giants are now racing to embed agentic capabilities into the physical form.
The History of Port Automation-Fueled Labor Disputes
Here’s a look back at some of the key labor disputes over automation in port industries across different regions.
How Alphabet’s Layoffs Could Affect Your 2023 Google Ads Strategy
Digital marketers will be consumed by changes at Google in 2023. While they migrate from Google Analytics to GA4, they’ll need to rethink their Google Ads strategies. For better or worse, Google’s latest announcement will impact you regardless of your monthly spend.