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Google Replaces Gemini Gems with Modular 'Skills' for Automated Tasks

Google has officially launched 'Skills' in Gemini to replace the previous 'Gems' system, allowing users to create reusable, modular instructions for repetitive tasks. Skills are now available globally in Gemini chat and will roll out to Google Workspace in stages, with Gems being phased out starting in November 2026 for personal accounts and March 2027 for business users. The new system supports stacking multiple skills and referencing external files, offering a more flexible approach to AI automation than the previous single-assistant model.

via Droid Life|

#ai-automation #gemini-skills #google-gemini

business15 days ago•4 min saved

McDonald's Unveils $8.5B Plan to Modernize 46,000 Stores and Pivot to High-Protein Menus

McDonald's announced an $8.5 billion investment over the next decade to modernize its global restaurant network and adapt to shifting consumer habits. The plan includes expanding hand-breaded chicken, introducing high-protein items for GLP-1 drug users, and deploying AI tools to improve efficiency. While the strategy aims to boost productivity and market share, shares dropped 5% on the news due to the high cost of implementation.

via NBC 5 Chicago|

#ai-automation #business #corporate-strategy

technology1 month ago•2 min saved

Gemini Spark Taps Google Photos for Heavy-Duty Photo Automation

Google Photos is now integrated with Gemini Spark, enabling complex, multi-step photo tasks run in the background—from finding vacation selfies and removing crowds to auto-editing, organizing, and sharing albums, collages, or videos. The rollout to Google AI Pro and AI Ultra subscribers starts soon, with setup in Spark's Connected Apps.

via Droid Life|

#ai-automation #gemini-spark #google-photos

business7 months ago•3 min saved

Hug Your Job? Not When AI Is Reshaping Work

In uncertain times and with AI transforming many tasks, workers clinging to their current roles for security risk stunting their long‑term prospects; employers need adaptable talent, so actively seeking growth and upgrading skills while employed is wiser than ‘job hugging.’

via The Guardian|

#ai-automation #business #career-strategy

technology9 months ago•2 min saved

Hyundai and Boston Dynamics Advance Humanoid Robots for Factory Deployment by 2028

Hyundai Motor Group plans to deploy humanoid Atlas robots at its Georgia factory from 2028 to automate high-risk and repetitive tasks, with expansion into assembly and complex operations by 2030, aiming to enhance safety and efficiency in manufacturing.

via CNBC|

#ai-automation #atlas-robot #humanoid-robots

business9 months ago•3 min saved

Bank of America Hires 2,000 Gen Z Graduates from 200,000 Applications

Bank of America CEO Brian Moynihan announced the bank hired 2,000 recent Gen Z graduates from 200,000 applications, amid concerns about young people's fears of the future due to AI-driven automation and a challenging job market. Moynihan emphasized harnessing AI for growth and criticized overemphasis on the Fed's role in the economy. Meanwhile, experts highlight that Gen Z faces a 'hiring nightmare' with reduced entry-level opportunities and increased automation, leading many to pursue further education to compete.

via Fortune|

#ai-automation #bank-of-america #business

business9 months ago•1 min saved

European Banks to Cut 200,000 Jobs as AI Reshapes Industry

European banks are planning to cut over 200,000 jobs by 2030 as they adopt AI and close physical branches, mainly affecting back-office roles, with similar trends seen in the US, aiming for increased efficiency but raising concerns about industry fundamentals.

via Yahoo Finance|

#ai-automation #banking-industry #business

business9 months ago•3 min saved

AI's Impact on Jobs: Outperforming, Displacing, and Reshaping the Workforce

Contrary to popular belief, jobs most exposed to AI automation are actually experiencing higher growth and wage increases, with AI enhancing productivity rather than displacing workers. However, young entry-level workers face significant challenges, including reduced job opportunities and layoffs, which may be influenced by broader economic factors rather than AI alone.

via Fortune|

#ai-automation #business #employment-trends

business9 months ago•2 min saved

ServiceNow Stock Declines Amid Deal Talks and Market Jitters

ServiceNow's stock dropped over 10% following reports of a potential $7 billion acquisition of cybersecurity startup Armis, outside its core competencies, amid sector volatility and concerns over AI's impact on demand. Despite the decline, the stock's rare large move suggests a market overreaction, and some analysts see buying opportunities in high-quality tech stocks during downturns.

via Yahoo Finance|

#acquisition #ai-automation #business

technology10 months ago•8 min saved

Amazon Unveils New AI Models and Tools at re:Invent 2025

Amazon has expanded its Nova AI model portfolio with four new models, including Nova 2 Lite, Pro, Sonic, and Omni, each optimized for different AI tasks such as reasoning, multimodal processing, speech, and multimodal generation. The company also introduced Nova Forge, a service allowing organizations to build customized Nova variants by integrating proprietary data, and Nova Act, a service for creating reliable AI agents for browser-based workflows. These advancements aim to enhance AI performance, customization, and automation across various industries.

via About Amazon|

#ai-automation #ai-models #amazon-nova

economy11 months ago•4 min saved

US Job Market Faces Uncertainty Amid Rising Layoffs and Stock Market Resilience

The US economy appears to be shifting from a 'low hire, low fire' environment to one with increasing layoffs, driven by companies like Starbucks, Target, and Amazon, amid concerns that this trend signals economic deterioration, with layoffs influenced by AI and automation, and a potential warning sign for future economic health.

via Bloomberg.com|

#ai-automation #corporate-cuts #economic-warning-signs

business11 months ago•3 min saved

Amazon's layoffs target middle management and corporate roles amid AI integration

Amazon's recent layoffs of 14,000 middle managers highlight how AI is beginning to reshape the white-collar workforce by automating management tasks, signaling a shift where AI may impact managerial roles before blue-collar jobs, amidst a broader trend of job cuts across various industries due to automation and economic slowdown.

via Fortune|

#ai-automation #amazon-layoffs #business

business11 months ago•5 min saved

Amazon's Layoffs Signal Shift Toward AI-Driven Management Changes

Amazon has announced the layoff of 14,000 employees, with plans to cut up to 30,000 jobs, as part of its strategy to leverage AI for faster innovation and cost reduction, signaling a rapid shift towards large-scale AI-driven layoffs in corporate America, which could accelerate the disruption of white-collar jobs.

via businessinsider.com|

#ai-automation #ai-race #amazon-layoffs

business11 months ago•2 min saved

Amazon to Cut 30,000 Corporate Jobs in Largest Layoff in Company History

Amazon plans to cut up to 30,000 corporate jobs across departments like logistics, payments, gaming, and cloud computing, as part of a broader effort to reduce costs and increase AI automation, following previous layoffs and restructuring efforts.

via Bloomberg.com|

#ai-automation #amazon #business

business11 months ago•3 min saved

Vercel Revolutionizes Sales and Development with AI-Driven Automation

Vercel has trained AI agents based on its top sales employees to automate routine tasks, reducing its sales team from 10 to 1 person, with plans to deploy hundreds of such agents to focus human effort on higher-value work, aiming to enhance efficiency without downsizing overall staff.

via businessinsider.com|

#ai-agents #ai-automation #business