United States Department of Labor
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US Labor Dept. RFI questions AI fraud detector demo effectiveness
A US Department of Labor request for information highlights concerns about how vendors demonstrate the effectiveness of AI-powered fraud detection systems. The author argues that showcasing only five 'caught' fraud case…
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AI benchmarks show AI excels at chores but struggles with expert work · 2 sources tracked
Two new benchmarks released on November 2, 2026, presented contrasting views on AI capabilities. OpenAI's LifeVal benchmark, designed to test everyday tasks like grocery shopping and enrolling children in school, showed…
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US workers' income share hits record low amid soaring corporate profits
The share of national income going to U.S. workers has fallen to its lowest point since 1947, according to Bureau of Labor Statistics data. This decline occurred despite record corporate profits and GDP growth, indicati…
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AI benchmarks cover only 10% of US working hours, study finds · 4 sources tracked
A new report from Mercor indicates that existing AI benchmarks poorly cover the vast majority of tasks performed in the US economy. Out of 923 occupations and 18,797 tasks analyzed, only 208 occupations and a small frac…
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Trump Admin Suspends Green Cards for Microsoft Over H-1B Visa Abuse Claims
The Trump administration has suspended Microsoft and other companies from a program that allows foreign workers to obtain green cards. Vice President JD Vance accused Microsoft of abusing H-1B visas to replace laid-off …
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US unemployment claims hit historic low, signaling job market stability
New unemployment benefit applications have remained consistently below 200,000 for an extended period, a rarity not seen since the 1960s. This indicates remarkable stability in job retention, even as hiring has slowed. …
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Iranian national extradited to US for $3.4B state-backed hacking spree · 3 sources tracked
An Iranian national, Amir Barati Farimani, has been extradited from Montenegro to the United States to face charges related to a massive state-backed hacking campaign. This operation, allegedly orchestrated by the Mabna…
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AI adoption is broad but shallow across occupations, experts find · 3 sources tracked
Recent analyses indicate that while AI adoption is widespread across many occupations, its depth is often limited, with fewer than half of workers in most roles actively using the technology. This contrasts with metrics…
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US immigration rule change may hinder skilled workers' path to permanent residency
A new rule from the U.S. Department of Labor could significantly complicate the process for employment-based immigrants seeking permanent residency in the United States. This proposed change to labor certification requi…
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AI compliance startup Dili raises $21.7M to streamline infrastructure projects
Dili, a startup focused on AI-driven compliance for infrastructure projects, has secured $21.7 million in total funding. The company announced a $15 million Series A round led by Khosla Ventures, with participation from…
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Small businesses leverage AI to boost productivity, not cut jobs
Small businesses are increasingly adopting AI tools to enhance productivity and customer service rather than replace employees. These tools assist with tasks like generating quotes, answering customer support queries, a…
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Trump administration allocates $5bn for AI in science across 15 agencies
The Trump administration has announced a $5 billion initiative to integrate artificial intelligence into scientific research across 15 federal agencies. This plan also involves a significant overhaul of federal research…
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Jamie Dimon touts shipbuilding as American Dream amid worker shortage
JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon has highlighted shipbuilding as a pathway to the American Dream, offering six-figure salaries with minimal training. However, the industry faces significant challenges in attracting and re…
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AI Giants Fund $1B Worker Retraining Program Amid Automation Fears
A new $1 billion nonprofit initiative called "Raise Us" has been launched to retrain American workers for jobs impacted by AI automation. The program is notably funded by major tech companies including Amazon, Anthropic…
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Senator Gallego probes 'ghost jobs' impacting labor data
Senator Ruben Gallego is urging the Trump administration to investigate the prevalence of "ghost jobs" – online job postings that employers do not intend to fill. He has written to the Department of Labor and the Federa…
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Anthropic warns on AI risks amid tech stock sell-off
Anthropic has called for a global slowdown in AI development, citing concerns about the potential risks of AI self-improvement. This warning comes as tech stocks experienced a significant sell-off, with the Nasdaq 100 i…