Latest AI News: May 2, 2026

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Mackenzie Ferguson

AI Tools Researcher & Implementation Consultant

Meta and Microsoft Lay Off 16,000+ as AI Spending Hits $250 Billion

Meta is laying off 8,000 workers and Microsoft is offering buyouts to 8,750 employees — both redirecting billions toward AI infrastructure. Over 92,000 tech workers have lost jobs in 2026 alone, and for the first time, companies are explicitly citing AI as the reason.

6 days ago

Meta and Microsoft Lay Off 16,000+ as AI Spending Hits $250 Billion

OpenAI Workspace Agents Replace Custom GPTs for Enterprise Teams

OpenAI launched Workspace Agents on April 22 — Codex-powered AI agents that run in the background, connect to Slack and Salesforce, and operate on schedules. They replace Custom GPTs with team-owned, always-on automation. Here's what builders need to know.

6 days ago

OpenAI Workspace Agents Replace Custom GPTs for Enterprise Teams