Ring Programming Language: A Hidden Gem Shaping the Future of Software Development in the Age of AI‑Assisted Programming

How a discontinued legacy sparked a modern language built to last for decades — Ring emerged after Microsoft canceled ...

Fintech company Block lays off 4,000 of its 10,000 staff, citing gains from AI

Shares in the financial technology company Block have soared more than 20% in after-hours trading after its CEO announced it ...

Block shares spike 20% after Jack Dorsey orders sweeping layoffs to ride AI wave

Financial tech firm Block’s stock surged as much as 20% in Friday trading after its billionaire CEO Jack Dorsey revealed plans for sweeping layoffs and a full embrace of AI tools.
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AI is key driver behind layoffs at fintech company Block, CEO says

Shares in the financial technology company Block soared more than 20% in premarket trading Friday after its CEO announced it was laying off more than 4,000 of its 10,000 plus employees, reconfiguring ...

Block says AI will allow it to cut more than 4,000 jobs. Some argue that’s not the whole story.

Block’s “audacious” move ignites debate over whether the company is using AI as an excuse to walk back reckless hiring.

Block: A 40% Layoff Is Not Bullish (Even With AI) (Rating Downgrade)

Block, Inc. delivered a solid Q4 with 24% gross profit growth and 46% adjusted operating income growth. Click here to find out why XYZ is a Sell.
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Safe Coding

Safe coding is a collection of software design practices and patterns that allow for cost-effectively achieving a high degree ...

What is COBOL, the high-level programming language that is behind biggest-ever fall in IBM stock value

COBOL is in the headlines again, and this time it is because of artificial intelligence (AI) – sparking conversations with tools emerging that claim t.