Wikipedia loses 8 percent of human pageviews as generative Artificial Intelligence and social platforms shift user habits
Wikipedia reported an 8 percent year-over-year decline in human pageviews as search engines, Artificial Intelligence tools, and social platforms deliver answers without sending users to the site. The Wikimedia Foundation is updating traffic classification and rolling out initiatives to retain readers and contributors.
Blackstone president sees profound Artificial Intelligence disruption for legacy businesses
Blackstone president Jonathan Gray says markets are underestimating how Artificial Intelligence could upend rules-based sectors, urging his teams to address the technology at the top of every investment memo. He acknowledged bubble-like exuberance but warned the bigger risk is disruption to legal, accounting and processing work.
TSMC shares rare video from inside Arizona Fab 21, showcasing ‘silver highway’ and EUV tools
TSMC released a flyby video of its Arizona Fab 21, revealing its ‘silver highway’ wafer transport system and ASML EUV scanners inside a fully operational N4 and N5 cleanroom. The showcase arrives as the company accelerates N3 and N2 plans in Arizona to meet surging Artificial Intelligence demand.
Artificial Intelligence bubble collides with mounting debt risks
Paul Mason argues that capital is dangerously concentrated in Artificial Intelligence while government finances are weakening, making rescues unlikely in the next downturn. He sketches how a burst could ripple from model vendors to hyperscalers and bonds amid rearmament and demographic pressures.
Microsoft may use Intel 18A for next-gen Maia 3 Artificial Intelligence accelerator
A report indicates Microsoft plans to build its Maia 3 accelerator on Intel’s 18A or 18A-P process, deepening ties with Intel Foundry. The move would underscore Intel’s bid to win advanced chip customers alongside partners such as NVIDIA, Broadcom, and ARM.
Meta and Ohio State unveil Early Experience for training language agents
Meta and Ohio State University introduce Early Experience, a self-directed training approach that lets language agents learn from their own interactions. In tests across eight environments, the method outperformed imitation learning and strengthened downstream reinforcement learning.
Artificial intelligence threatening to push young people out of entry-level jobs
New research and on-the-ground experiences suggest early-career workers are losing entry-level opportunities as Artificial Intelligence automates routine tasks. Experts urge employers, schools, and governments to invest in training and long-term talent development.
Robotics special: Waymo heads across the pond
Waymo will bring its robotaxis to London in 2026, a high-stakes test for autonomous driving in one of the world’s toughest urban environments. This week’s robotics roundup also spotlights fresh hardware and consumer concepts powered by Artificial Intelligence across phones, homes, and labs.