May 05, 2026

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As workers worry about AI, Nvidia's Jensen Huang says AI is 'creating an enormous number of jobs': The Nvidia CEO seems to feel that claims of AI's job-killing potential have been greatly exaggerated. Read More

US government warns of severe CopyFail bug affecting major versions of Linux: U.S. cybersecurity agency CISA says the CopyFail bug is being actively used in hacking campaigns, and poses a major risk to servers and data centers that rely on Linux. Read More

ElevenLabs lists BlackRock, Jamie Foxx and Longoria as new investors: 4. ElevenLabs reveals new investors, hits $500M ARR, and expands enterprise footprint as voice AI becomes a critical interface. Read More

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Morning Must-Reads

Meta will use AI to analyze height and bone structure to identify if users are underage: The visual analysis system is now operating in select countries, but Meta says it's working toward a broader rollout. Read More

Hackers steal students' data during breach at education tech giant Instructure: The data breach at education tech giant Instructure includes students' private data, according to a sample of the allegedly stolen data seen by TechCrunch. Read More

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Amazon bets Nobel Prize-based dehumidification can cut its energy use: Amazon will buy a new type of HVAC system for its commercial buildings to slash energy use. Read More

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Last but Not Least

Coinbase to lay off 14% of staff as part of broader restructuring: The restructuring is aimed at addressing market volatility and increasing the use of AI tools to improve efficiency. Read More