A new analysis from Morgan Stanley projects major European banks could cut roughly 10% of their workforce by 2030. That translates to about 212,000 jobs, with back-office and compliance roles most at risk from AI automation. The push is driven by investor pressure to improve profitability.
SaaStr founder Jason Lemkin says he’s done hiring humans for sales after two reps quit in May. The company now uses 20 AI agents to do the work of 10 people. But experts warn this shift comes with major security risks.
AI agents are set to become autonomous digital workers in 2026, reshaping entire organizations. But the risks are huge, from security flaws to cultural fallout. Many companies are heading into this new era completely unprepared.
Investors are getting nervous as Big Tech pledges hundreds of billions in AI spending. But comparing today’s boom to historical bubbles reveals some key differences in fundamentals and concentration.
President Trump blocked HieFo’s $2.92 million acquisition of Emcore’s chip assets, citing national security. Meanwhile, his MAGA Inc. super PAC raised $102 million in the second half of 2025, fueled by massive donations from AI and crypto figures.
Norwegian energy giant Equinor has filed a lawsuit challenging a U.S. order to suspend its Empire Wind project. The move follows a broader suspension of five offshore wind leases by the Trump administration last week.
IonQ has finalized its agreement to deliver a 100-qubit Tempo quantum computer to South Korea’s KISTI institute. The company also extended its partnership with QuantumBasel in Switzerland, bringing the total deal value to over $60 million.
Germany’s crucial manufacturing sector finished 2025 on a sour note, with activity contracting at a faster pace. A key business survey shows the downturn deepened in December, driven by a sharp drop in foreign demand.
In a direct response to Apple’s pricing, Samsung is reportedly absorbing higher costs to freeze prices for the Galaxy S26 series. The foldable Z Fold8 and Flip8 are also getting lighter with larger batteries.
Popular Science’s annual awards highlight engineering that solves real problems. This year’s picks include a wood stronger than steel, a 100 MWh sand battery, and a quantum computer that finally fixes its own errors.
