You’ve locked down your social media, disabled ad tracking on your phone, and maybe even stopped sharing location data. Yet somehow, you still get eerily personalized ads and recommendations.

AI tools are changing the rules of tech careers. On one hand, they make it easier for newcomers to land roles by accelerating learning, automating tasks, and enabling polished output with less experience. On the other, they force experienced professionals to keep evolving as automation reshapes what expertise looks like.

Google is changing the way you search—again. This time, it’s with Search Live, a new AI-powered tool that lets you talk to Search and get instant spoken answers.

Apple is reportedly exploring an acquisition of Perplexity AI, a fast-growing startup known for its conversational, citation-based search engine. This piece will examine how such a deal could reshape Apple’s AI trajectory, particularly in Siri, Safari, and its broader device ecosystem.

Automation is impressive, right? It can save tons of time, make operations smoother, and, in some cases, cut costs. But like a recipe with too much salt, overdoing it on automation can ruin the whole dish. It’s not just about making things easier—it’s about making them better.

This op-ed targets tech-savvy readers, policymakers, digital strategists, and curious internet users interested in the future of artificial intelligence. The piece aims to challenge the common view of the AI race as a cutthroat competition and instead offers a perspective that emphasizes collaboration, shared values, and long-term safety.