Latest AI News: February 7, 2026

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Mackenzie Ferguson

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Mackenzie Ferguson

AI Tools Researcher & Implementation Consultant

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AI-Fueled Layoffs: Efficiency or Excuse? A 2026 Perspective

February 6, 2026

As the tech world faces a surge in AI-attributed layoffs, with numbers rising to 55,000 in 2025 alon...

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Kaiser Permanente Workers Stand Firm: Protesting AI's Role in Healthcare

February 6, 2026

Kaiser Permanente workers, backed by the National Union of Healthcare Workers (NUHW), are voicing st...

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Anthropic's Claude Cowork: The AI Tool Shaking Up Wall Street

February 5, 2026

Anthropic's latest AI tool, Claude Cowork, has sent shockwaves through Wall Street, triggering a mas...

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Elon Musk's UBI Dream: UK Minister Flirts with 'Soft-Landing' for AI's Job Shock

February 1, 2026

The future of work is under the spotlight as UK Investment Minister Jason Stockwood suggests a unive...

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Anthropic Unveils Claude AI Excel Add-In: Empowering Financial Pros with AI-Enhanced Spreadsheets

January 24, 2026

Anthropic has launched 'Claude in Excel', a groundbreaking beta Excel add-in aimed at Pro, Max, Team...

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'Job Hugging': Why More Workers are Holding on for Dear Life

January 20, 2026

Delve into the phenomenon of 'job hugging,' where employees cling to their current roles amidst econ...

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Tech-Sector Tsunami: 2026 Layoffs Disrupting the Industry

January 16, 2026

The tech world is bracing for massive layoffs in 2026, driven by AI automation and post-COVID correc...

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Unleashing the Future: Anthropic Launches Cowork, the Revolutionary AI Agent

January 14, 2026

Anthropic has unveiled Cowork, an innovative AI assistant designed to autonomously perform complex, ...

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McKinsey & Co. Navigates Automation Era: 200 Job Cuts Signal Industry Shift

December 27, 2025

McKinsey & Co. has announced layoffs of approximately 200 technology and support staff as part of 'P...

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Salesforce Sparks Debate with AI-Induced 'Rebalancing' Moves: 4,000 Jobs in Limbo!

December 27, 2025

Salesforce is in hot water after addressing AI-driven layoffs reports, clarifying a reduction in cus...