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Ukrainian Para-Biathlete Credits ChatGPT for Silver Medal Win at Winter Paralympics

Maksym Murashkovskyi made headlines at the 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Paralympics by crediting ChatGPT for his silver medal performance. The 25-year-old Ukrainian biathlete used the AI assistant as a virtual psychologist and coach for six months, relying on it for half his training plan, tactics, and motivation. His achievement raises questions about AI in sports and whether technology could partially replace human coaches within the next decade.

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Ukrainian Para-Biathlete Credits ChatGPT for Silver Medal Win at Winter Paralympics

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Americans rank AI among least-liked topics, worse than ICE and Trump, NBC poll reveals

A new NBC poll shows artificial intelligence ranks among the least popular topics in America, with 46% of voters holding negative views. The technology scored worse than Immigration and Customs Enforcement, President Trump, and both major political parties, trailing only Iran and the Democratic Party. Despite 56% of Americans using AI tools like ChatGPT, public apprehension continues to grow over job displacement, privacy issues, and environmental concerns.

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Americans rank AI among least-liked topics, worse than ICE and Trump, NBC poll reveals

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Gemini in Google Sheets now handles complex tasks with a single AI prompt, saving 20 minutes

Google's Gemini AI assistant now executes multistep operations in Google Sheets from one prompt, handling everything from data formatting to pivot table creation. Users report saving significant time as Gemini streamlines spreadsheet tasks that previously required multiple manual steps, making advanced spreadsheet work accessible even to those without extensive formula knowledge.

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Gemini in Google Sheets now handles complex tasks with a single AI prompt, saving 20 minutes

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Lyzr AI raises $14.5M at $250 million valuation as enterprises race to deploy AI agents

Agentic AI startup Lyzr AI closed a $14.5 million funding round led by Accenture, quintupling its valuation to $250 million in just five months. The enterprise-grade agent platform helps companies build AI agents on their own infrastructure, keeping critical data in-house. With revenue surging over 300% quarterly and profitability expected by April, Lyzr is capturing demand from financial services, healthcare, and insurance sectors.

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Lyzr AI raises $14.5M at $250 million valuation as enterprises race to deploy AI agents

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Microsoft launches Agent 365 to govern AI agents as 'double agent' threats emerge in enterprises

Microsoft is releasing Agent 365 and Microsoft 365 E7 on May 1, introducing centralized AI governance as companies grapple with rapidly expanding AI agents. With over 80% of Fortune 500 companies using AI agents and 29% operating without IT approval, Microsoft warns of 'double agents'—AI systems potentially hijacked to work against their own organizations through prompt injection and model poisoning.

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Microsoft launches Agent 365 to govern AI agents as 'double agent' threats emerge in enterprises

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Microsoft 365 E7 arrives at $99 per user per month with AI agents and Copilot bundled in

Microsoft confirmed its new premium tier Microsoft 365 E7 will launch May 1 at $99 per user per month, marking a 65% jump from E5. The AI-focused software bundle includes Copilot, Agent 365 for managing AI agents, and enterprise security tools. But Gartner questions the value, noting only a 13.2% discount versus buying components separately.

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Microsoft 365 E7 arrives at $99 per user per month with AI agents and Copilot bundled in

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OpenAI scales back shopping plans as ChatGPT commerce strategy shifts to third-party apps

OpenAI is walking back its ambitious plan to enable in-chatbot purchases directly within ChatGPT. The company is transitioning from its Instant Checkout feature to routing users through brand-owned ChatGPT apps or merchant websites. Low user adoption and operational complexities forced the strategic retreat, sending shares of Expedia and Tripadvisor soaring by 8% and 13% respectively.

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OpenAI scales back shopping plans as ChatGPT commerce strategy shifts to third-party apps

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California colleges spend millions on faulty AI systems that frustrate students

California community colleges are investing millions in AI chatbots to help students navigate admissions and financial aid, but the systems consistently fail to deliver accurate answers. East Los Angeles College's bot couldn't even name its own president correctly. With contracts totaling $3.8 million through 2029, students report abandoning these unreliable chatbots for Reddit and Google instead.

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California colleges spend millions on faulty AI systems that frustrate students

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Harvard study reveals AI brain fry: Workers face mental fatigue managing multiple AI tools

A Harvard Business Review study identifies a troubling new workplace phenomenon called AI brain fry, where employees managing multiple AI tools experience severe mental fatigue, brain fog, and headaches. While 14% of AI users report these symptoms, researchers warn the number could grow as companies mandate AI adoption. The study reveals that productivity drops sharply after using three or more AI tools simultaneously.

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Harvard study reveals AI brain fry: Workers face mental fatigue managing multiple AI tools

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AI disruption triggers $100 billion market value erosion in Indian IT sector as foreign investors flee

India's IT giants face an unprecedented crisis as artificial intelligence fears trigger massive foreign outflows and market value losses. TCS alone has shed nearly $100 billion since 2021, while the Nifty IT index recorded its worst monthly drop since 2008. Yet some analysts see this as a contrarian buying opportunity rather than an existential threat.

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AI disruption triggers $100 billion market value erosion in Indian IT sector as foreign investors flee

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Anthropic launches AI job destruction detector as white-collar workers face rising exposure

Anthropic has released a new research tool tracking labor market impacts of AI, revealing that white-collar workers in fields like programming and customer service face the highest theoretical exposure to AI job displacement. While actual AI coverage remains far below its theoretical capability, the data shows a massive gap that could signal future disruption, particularly for older, highly educated, and well-paid professionals.

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Anthropic launches AI job destruction detector as white-collar workers face rising exposure

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Validio Raises $30M to Fix the Data Quality Problem Blocking Enterprise AI Projects

Stockholm-based Validio has secured $30M in Series A funding to tackle the data quality issues that cause 95% of enterprise AI pilots to fail. The company's automated data management platform monitors data health, detects anomalies, and tracks lineage across billions of records—claiming to reduce staffing needs by 90% while resolving issues 95% faster than manual approaches.

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Validio Raises $30M to Fix the Data Quality Problem Blocking Enterprise AI Projects

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Block's 4,000-person layoff sparks debate: AI revolution or corporate cost-cutting in disguise?

Jack Dorsey eliminated nearly half of Block's workforce—roughly 4,000 employees—citing AI productivity gains. The fintech CEO claims AI tools enable smaller teams to accomplish more, but current and former employees dispute whether the technology can truly replace human workers at this scale. The move has ignited fierce debate about whether companies are using AI as cover for traditional cost management.

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Block's 4,000-person layoff sparks debate: AI revolution or corporate cost-cutting in disguise?

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Better.com and OpenAI slash mortgage approvals from 21 days to 47 seconds with ChatGPT integration

Better.com has partnered with OpenAI to integrate its Tinman AI Platform directly into ChatGPT, enabling loan officers to underwrite mortgages in as little as 47 seconds. The AI mortgage engine targets industry giants Rocket Mortgage and UWM by cutting costs from $9,200 to $3,000 per loan, potentially saving consumers billions in fees across the $1 trillion annual U.S. mortgage market.

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Better.com and OpenAI slash mortgage approvals from 21 days to 47 seconds with ChatGPT integration

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Codelco and Microsoft forge AI partnership to transform world's largest copper mining operations

Chile's Codelco, the world's largest copper producer, has partnered with Microsoft to deploy artificial intelligence across its mining operations. The 18-month agreement targets AI-driven decision-making, autonomous operations, and enhanced cybersecurity to process massive operational datasets and strengthen Chile's position in sustainable mining innovation.

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Codelco and Microsoft forge AI partnership to transform world's largest copper mining operations

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