Daily Briefing: AI just put more people out of work
Daily Briefing: AI just put more people out of work
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Publish Date: 2026-02-27 06:56:00
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Welcome to the Daily Briefing. Here’s what’s breaking this morning:
Nicole Fallert here, bringing you the news to know on Friday, from the threat AI poses to our jobs and former President Bill Clinton’s expected deposition on ties to Jeffrey Epstein. Also: Baseball is back!
Mass layoffs fuel fear of AI Armageddon
A doomsday report from Citrini Research warns artificial intelligence tools may lead to a sharp rise in unemployment. The research unnerved investors by imagining what would happen if AI continues to upend white-collar work. While the researchers called the report a “scenario, not a prediction,” the research got attention Thursday when Square and Cash App operator Block said it would slash nearly half its workforce — more than 4,000 employees — as AI reshapes its business.
Meanwhile, young job seekers are having a hard time as entry-level hires are increasingly asked to review AI-generated output, make judgment calls and manage risk — responsibilities that traditionally required years of firsthand experience,
More news to know now
Remembrance
Chicago honors Jesse Jackson
People hold their fists in solidarity outside the Rainbow PUSH Coalition building, where they came to pay their respects to civil rights leader Jesse Jackson on Feb. 26.
People are lining up in Chicago to pay respects to civil rights icon Jesse Jackson, who lies in repose at the Rainbow PUSH Coalition building. Jackson’s memorial services will continue around the country for two weeks.
Sports
It’s time for spring training!
Spring training fans are gathering under sunny Arizona and Florida skies to watch Major League Baseball’s exhibition games before the regular season gets underway. MLB’s 30 teams are split evenly between Arizona (Cactus League) and Florida (Grapefruit League) to prepare for the new season, with players battling for jobs ahead of the grueling 162-campaign that every team hopes will end in late October. Get your tickets.
Before you go
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