TECHNOLOGYCloudflare says AI made 1,100 jobs obsolete, even as revenue hit a record highCloudflare announced its first large-scale layoff. CEO Matthew Prince says because of AI efficiency gains, the company doesn't need as many support roles.TechCrunch·May 8, 2026
TECHNOLOGYPorsche shutters e-bike, battery, software subsidiaries as part of company overhaulMore than 500 people will be affected by the closures. “We must refocus on our core business,” Porsche CEO and executive chair Michael Leiters said in a statement. "This is the indispensable foundation for a successful strategic realignment. This forces us to make painful cuts — including our subsidTechCrunch·May 8, 2026
TECHNOLOGYPorsche shutters e-bike, battery, software subsidiaries as part of company overhaulMore than 500 people will be affected by the closures. “We must refocus on our core business,” Porsche CEO and executive chair Michael Leiters said in a statement. "This is the indispensable foundation for a successful strategic realignment. This forces us to make painful cuts — including our subsidTechCrunch·May 8, 2026
TECHNOLOGYNick Bostrom Has a Plan for Humanity’s ‘Big Retirement’The philosopher thinks humans should pursue advanced AI and the promise of a “solved world.”Wired·May 8, 2026
TECHNOLOGYThere’s a Long-Shot Proposal to Protect California Workers From AICalifornia gubernatorial candidate Tom Steyer is proposing a new jobs guarantee for workers displaced by artificial intelligence.Wired·May 8, 2026
TECHNOLOGYThere’s a Long-Shot Proposal to Protect California Workers From AICalifornia gubernatorial candidate Tom Steyer is proposing a new jobs guarantee for workers displaced by artificial intelligence.Wired·May 8, 2026
TECHNOLOGYNick Bostrom Has a Plan for Humanity’s ‘Big Retirement’The philosopher thinks humans should pursue advanced AI and the promise of a “solved world.”Wired·May 8, 2026
TECHNOLOGYThe biggest US power grid is under strain from AI — and no one is happyPJM Interconnection — which oversees the grid for some of the densest data center developments on Earth — wants to overhaul itself. Not everyone thinks it's up to the task.TechCrunch·May 8, 2026
TECHNOLOGYAirbnb says AI now writes 60% of its new codeAirbnb also said its customer support AI bot now handles 40% of issues without escalating to a human agent.TechCrunch·May 8, 2026
TECHNOLOGYThe New Wild West of AI Kids’ ToysThese cuddly, connected companions could disrupt everything from make-believe to bedtime stories. No wonder some lawmakers want them banned.Wired·May 8, 2026
TECHNOLOGYWoman who returned from Syria refused bail – as it happened<p>This blog is now closed</p><ul><li><p>Get our <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/email-newsletters?CMP=cvau_sfl">breaking news email</a>, <a href="https://app.adjust.com/w4u7jx3">free app</a> or <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/series/full-story?CMP=cvau_sfl">daily news podcaThe Guardian·May 8, 2026
TECHNOLOGYHundreds of millions at risk from Chinese shopping app malwareHundreds of millions at risk from Chinese shopping app malwareCNN·May 8, 2026