Esther Shein

Framingham

Writer and Editor at Freelance

Longtime freelance writer and editor specializing in business, technology and education. Principal, college essay advising and editing firm, Exceptional Essays.

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NAACP Demands Shutdown of Elon Musk’s xAI 'Dirty Data Center' in Memphis

4 days ago | eweek.com | Esther Shein

Citing violations of local environmental codes, the NAACP has called on authorities in South Memphis, Tennessee to halt operations at Elon Musk’s xAI data center, which operates the supercomputer Colossus. In a letter to the Shelby County Health Department and Memphis Light Gas and Water (MLGW), the civil rights group expressed concern over xAI’s handling of the facility.
Salesforce 'Reduced Some Hiring Needs' With AI: What It Means

1 week ago | techrepublic.com | Esther Shein

Skip to content Published May 30, 2025 Amid industry-wide shifts, Salesforce adjusts its workforce strategy, reallocating roles and prioritizing sales hires, as AI transforms internal operations. Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff. Image: Creative Commons AI has come for jobs at Salesforce. The CRM giant said it has reduced its hiring for engineering and customer service roles after deploying AI systems across key operations. Roughly 500 customer service workers have been moved into new roles this...
Anthropic CEO: AI Will Soon Take Nearly Half of Entry-Level White-Collar Jobs

1 week ago | eweek.com | Esther Shein

The CEO of Anthropic is sounding the alarm on the future of entry-level white-collar employment: As many as 50% of these roles could disappear within the next one to five years. CEO Dario Amodei has urged the US government and AI industry leaders to stop downplaying the likelihood of widespread job losses across sectors like tech, finance, law, and consulting — especially among junior professionals.
New AI Model Threatens Blackmail After Implication It Might Be Replaced | eWEEK

1 week ago | eweek.com | Esther Shein

Anthropic’s Claude Opus 4 exhibited simulated blackmail in stress tests, prompting safety scrutiny despite also showing a preference for ethical survival strategies.
Communications of the ACM

2 weeks ago | cacm.acm.org | Esther Shein

Artificial intelligence (AI) increasingly is finding its way into art and has become a hot-button topic. Artists from all mediums emphatically support the use of AI, saying it augments and enhances their work, expanding what is possible. They are also unequivocal that they are still the creators of their work and the AI is not—but believe artists and technology must learn to coexist harmoniously. The reasons to use AI in different art forms are compelling.
China Launches World’s First Space-Based Computing Constellation

2 weeks ago | eweek.com | Esther Shein

In a move that could dramatically change how organizations manage global data, Guoxing Aerospace of China has launched 12 satellites in what it claims is the world’s first operational computing network in space. The satellites were fitted with AI systems, inter-satellite communications capabilities, and high-performance compute power. The network has been dubbed the “Three-Body Computing Constellation’’ and is also called by its code name: the Space Computing Constellation 021 mission.
“We Acted Too Quickly”: Over Half of Companies Regret AI-Driven Layoffs, Report Finds

2 weeks ago | techrepublic.com | Esther Shein

Skip to content Published May 14, 2025 We may earn from vendors via affiliate links or sponsorships.
Why Organizations Must Upskill Project Professionals Now

2 weeks ago | techrepublic.com | Esther Shein

International business team talking to african woman mentor discussing company development plan standing at broadroom. Black leader explainig project strategy to diverse multiracial corporate group Nearly 30 million new project professionals will be needed worldwide by 2035, according to the Project Management Institute (PMI).
Using AI for Board Tasks ‘Completely Bypasses the Chair’s Strategic Thinking,’ HBR Study Finds

2 weeks ago | eweek.com | Esther Shein

AI could diminish the power and influence boards have over organizations, according to a series of interviews conducted by Harvard Business Review.
Return to Office Trend Among Tech Giants Now Includes Google

2 weeks ago | techrepublic.com | Esther Shein

Skip to content Published May 19, 2025 We may earn from vendors via affiliate links or sponsorships.