May 17, 2026

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Snap to lay off 1,000 employees, CEO Evan Spiegel’s memo puts it on AI; says: ‘Rapid advancements in AI enable our teams to…’

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Snapchat’s parent company is laying off 16% of its global workforce, impacting around 1,000 employees, as it pivots towards profitable growth and integrates AI to enhance efficiency. CEO Evan Spiegel announced the move, aiming to slash costs by over $500 million by 2026 to achieve net-income profitability. Snap is cutting 16% of its global workforce—around…

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Does Javed Akhtar support use of AI? Veteran screenwriter reacts to ongoing debate in film industry: ‘People feel advancements are going to badly affect society’ |

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Veteran writer Javed Akhtar believes artificial intelligence is an unstoppable scientific advancement, urging people to focus on harnessing its power for societal benefit. He noted that AI relies on existing data, placing control in the user’s hands. Akhtar’s perspective comes amid Hollywood strikes and debates over AI’s role in filmmaking, highlighting its growing presence. Javed…

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