5. Generative AI’s Rise: Executives Double Down on Investment

According to a recent KPMG survey, 77% of companies have already increased AI investments in the past year, and 83% plan to continue this trend over the next three years. 

4. Mattel Appoints New Chief Technology Officer

Mattel has named its new Senior Vice President and Chief Technology Officer, tasked with driving the company’s digital innovation.

3. How Protecting Search Dominance Cost Google Its AI Edge

Paul Buchheit, the creator of Gmail, recently shared his perspective on why Google lagged behind in the race to develop cutting-edge generative AI technologies like ChatGPT.

2. Nearly 900 Million Unique Social Security Numbers Exposed in a Massive Data Leak

In what is likely one of the largest data breaches in U.S. history, National Public Data has confirmed the leak of an astonishing 2.7 billion records, including nearly 900 million unique SSNs.

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A reader recently asked how to pitch themselves to an employer when no obvious openings are available, especially after facing frustration in their job search.