AI was supposed to kill engineering jobs, but new data suggests they’re the most resilient

Whether AI is already replacing jobs is the subject of fierce debate. Tech layoffs hit their highest single month total in years in May, and AI was the most-cited reason, according to outplacement firm Challenger, Gray & Christmas. Software engineering, in theory, is the professional field most vulnerable to automation, given the rapid adoption of AI-powered coding…

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XRP Scarcity on Binance Drops to 3-Month Low as Supply Concerns Grow

Key Takeaways Cryptoquant data shows XRP exchange availability increased as scarcity metrics weakened. Investors are monitoring Binance liquidity as higher supply can pressure prices. Meanwhile, derivatives markets recorded $13.53 million in liquidations during volatility. XRP Availability on Binance Expands While Price Remains Under Pressure At 3:05 p.m. EDT on June 24, XRP is trading at…

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Mining Profits Dry Up Across Bitcoin, DOGE, LTC, and BCH

Dogecoin and Litecoin miners face mounting pressure as mining profitability remains low across major proof-of-work assets. Cryptocurrency mining profitability remains under pressure across major proof-of-work networks, according to new data shared by Alphractal, which shows the sector is experiencing stagnation and reduced returns. The analytics platform said that while miners continue to play an…

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I Met With China’s Top AI Experts. They’re Freaking Out, Too

Just over a week ago, I attended a major artificial intelligence conference in Zhongguancun, Beijing’s bustling high-tech district. It was packed with fascinating sessions touching on everything from recursive self-improvement—the idea that models can tweak their own code and advance indefinitely—to humanoid robots. And it featured a few legends of computing, including Whitfield Diffie, co-inventor…

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