Mustafa Suleyman, CEO of Microsoft AI, has a stark prediction for the future of white-collar work: AI could begin replacing large numbers of professionals, from law school and MBA graduates to less-credentialed office workers. Suleyman told the Financial Times in February 2026 that AI systems would soon achieve “human-level performance on most, if not all, professional tasks.” “White-collar work, where you’re sitting down at a computer, either being a lawyer or an accountant or a project manager or a marketing person — most of those tasks will be fully automated by an AI within the next 12-18 months,” he said. Suleyman pointed to the rapid growth of computing power as a warning sign for the labor market. As AI models continue to scale, he argued, they could outperform many human coders and knowledge workers on complex tasks. CEOs Raise Concerns About AI’s Impact On The Job Market Suleyman’s predictions echo a growing chorus of executives warning about AI’s potential impact on...

Google is repositioning its software strategy from an operating system model to what it calls an “intelligence system,” rethinking laptops with the launch of the Googlebook. According to a blog post from Alex Kushcer, Google’s senior director of laptops and tablets, the Googlebook is the first laptop designed completely for Gemini Intelligence. The device builds on the foundation of the Chromebook lineup and expands its integration with Android apps and Google’s Gemini AI assistant , aiming to create a more unified experience across devices. Inside Googlebook One of the major features of the Googlebook starts with the cursor, which Google says hasn’t seen much meaningful change over the years, despite being one of the most frequently used tools on a laptop. The Googlebook will feature a Gemini-integrated Magic Pointer. To use it, users simply move the cursor over items on the screen, activating Gemini to provide quick, contextual suggestions. The Googlebook also includes “Create...

As debates surrounding AI continue across industries, researchers at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center are using the technology to help improve cancer treatment outcomes. According to Cedars-Sinai, investigators at the California-based health system co-developed an AI-powered platform to predict, on an individual basis, which of two chemotherapy options may be more effective for pancreatic cancer patients. Andrew Hendifar, MD, medical director of Pancreatic Cancer at Cedars-Sinai Cancer and first author of the study, noted that a major challenge in treating advanced pancreatic cancer is that there is currently no conclusive data showing which of the two approved chemotherapy regimens works best for each patient. As a result, physicians often begin treatment with one regimen, monitor the patient’s response, and switch therapies if necessary. Hendifar noted that the approach can be harmful because ineffective chemotherapy may further weaken a patient’s health instead of improving it. “If...

As the streaming industry continues to grow, many Black artists still struggle to own their music and capture its full value — a gap Connect Music aims to close. Founded in 2020, Connect Music is a Memphis-based independent music distribution, publishing, and rights management company that helps independent artists and labels monetize their work, secure funding, and retain 100% ownership. It operates as a curated, closed platform, meaning artists can’t simply sign up through a public portal. The company’s catalog success includes Dee Mula’s viral hit “Blow My High,” alongside collaborations with Grammy-nominated producers Mike & Keys and artists including Sauce Walka, Don Trip, Boosie Badazz , and BIG30. Scaling Connect Music At its helm are President and CEO George Monger and Chief Technology Officer Ivan Walker. Together, they lead a tech-driven company operating at the intersection of finance, data, analytics, and culture — where strategy guides every move. “When you recognize...

Employees at two major companies are seeing changes to their benefits as the technology and professional services industries adjust their compensation strategies. Zoom has reduced its paid parental leave this year, offering 18 weeks for birthing parents — down from 22 to 24 weeks — and 10 weeks for non-birthing parents, down from 16, Business Insider reports. Deloitte also plans to reduce parental leave offerings in addition to scaling back or eliminating annual PTO, pension contributions, and IVF funding. These changes are set to take effect in January 2027, and will primarily impact employees in support roles, including administrative services, information technology, and finance, per the outlet. Bobbi Thomason, a professor at the Pepperdine Graziadio Business School, told Business Insider that these changes could point to a broader shift in how companies approach benefits. Power Shifts To Employers In Cooling Job Market According to Business Insider, a 2026 MetLife survey of...

Higher Ground, the production company founded by former President Barack Obama and Michelle Obama, is parting ways with Netflix after eight years, transitioning into an independent entity when its current first-look deal expires later this year. Barack Obama discussed the shift during a special edition of the speaker series HistoryTalks hosted by the History Channel in Philadelphia on Saturday, April 18, 2026, where he reflected on the company’s original mission, Deadline reports . During a conversation with historian Jon Meacham, the former president said he and Michelle started Higher Ground “to see if we could lift up some stories that help make America look at itself and excavate those better angels of our nature.” “And we were in partnership with Netflix ,” Obama continued, per Deadline. “We’re in a process now of transitioning to a more independent [future] where we can work with a bunch of different studios.” Higher Ground’s Projects With Netflix Launched in 2018, Higher...

At a time when technology is rapidly evolving and screen time is on the rise, schools across the United States are scaling back classroom tech after early adoption efforts produced unintended consequences — including increased distractions and declining student engagement. At McPherson Middle School in Kansas, cell phones were banned four years ago, Fortune reports . Administrators say students then shifted their attention to school-issued Google Chromebooks, using them for distractions like watching YouTube, playing games, and even teasing classmates through school Gmail accounts. In December 2025, students had to give up their Chromebooks. The school has since moved to a more limited approach, using laptops only for specific, teacher-directed activities, the outlet reports. Now, unused devices sit in carts at the back of classrooms, while students take notes with traditional pen and paper. “This technology can be a tool. It is not the answer to education,” said McPherson’s...

AI-powered fundus cameras have been installed at all Cleveland Clinic Cole Eye Institute locations next to primary care clinics in Ohio, offering a way for patients with diabetes to be screened annually for diabetic retinopathy (DR) and receive results often within 30 seconds. The new technology , which will also be installed in select Cleveland Clinic primary care and endocrinology clinics, can detect the presence or absence of DR without pupil dilation or a specialist needed, according to Cleveland Clinic. “Cleveland Clinic cares for tens of thousands of patients with diabetes, and a large proportion of them do not have dilated eye exams, which are critical to prevent vision loss from diabetic retinopathy,” Sumit Sharma, MD, a vitreoretinal surgeon at the Cole Eye Institute, said per Cleveland Clinic. “However, each year, many of these patients without retinopathy are referred to ophthalmology for a dilated eye exam for retinopathy screening. Those exams require evaluation by a...