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Since 2021, OpenAI employees and former employees have cumulatively cashed out nearly $3 billion through equity sales. This number is remarkable, especially in the tech industry where frequent stock sales are not common. SoftBank became the largest buyer in this transaction, purchasing almost half of the shares, further solidifying its position in the field of artificial intelligence. OpenAI holds two equity sales per year, with a significantly higher frequency than many tech companies. The original intention of this practice was to provide employees with the opportunity for financial freedom, thereby retention.

During the keynote speech at Snowflake Summit 2025, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman pointed out that more and more companies are beginning to view AI agents as entry-level employees. Altman stated that the focus of many employees' work has shifted to assigning tasks to AI agents, evaluating the quality of their results, integrating work content, and providing feedback. This working model is very similar to managing entry-level employees. Image source note: The image was generated by AI.

The UK government recently announced the launch of an artificial intelligence tool named 'Consult'. This tool will be used to quickly analyze feedback from the public on government consultations. It is the first time this tool has been used in government consultations, aimed at saving costs and time for personnel. Initially, the Consult tool was applied by the Scottish government to collect public opinions on the regulation of non-surgical cosmetic procedures (such as lip fillers). Image source note: The image was generated by AI, with the image authorization service provider being Midjourney. According to the government's statement, Consult can...

Recently, the UK government suffered a major setback in its efforts to push forward with AI-related legislation. The House of Lords proposed an amendment to the government's Data (Usage and Access) Bill aimed at strengthening protection for content creators, which has garnered widespread attention and discussion. Under current laws, the Labour Party government is seeking to introduce a copyright exception clause that would allow commercial generative AI to access relevant data during model training without requiring permission from creators. This proposal has sparked

Google's DeepMind employees in the UK are actively pursuing unionization to oppose the company's decision to sell AI technology to military contractors and its collaborations with the Israeli government. Approximately 300 London-based DeepMind employees have reportedly applied to join the Communication Workers Union (CWU), hoping to leverage collective bargaining to influence the company's commercialization strategy. Google's push for DeepMind to find commercial applications for its technology has sparked...

A new Google report reveals that effective AI training for employees could unlock a £400 billion (approximately $533 billion) boost to the UK economy from AI-driven growth. Based on a UK pilot program, the report shows employees saved over 122 hours annually on administrative tasks by using AI tools. The report highlights that simplifying AI usage and providing adequate training are key to wider AI adoption. Google's European, Middle...

Alibaba founder Jack Ma recently addressed company employees, reaffirming the importance of artificial intelligence and stating that AI's future role is to liberate, not replace, humanity. Previous market rumors suggested that all Alibaba departments would have AI-driven growth as a core performance metric by 2025. However, an Alibaba employee told the media that performance evaluations are not currently directly linked to AI, which remains an auxiliary tool. In response to inquiries, Alibaba stated that this was not an official announcement.

China recently announced a 60 billion RMB (approximately $82 billion USD) national fund dedicated to investing in early-stage artificial intelligence (AI) projects. This move demonstrates Beijing's commitment to fostering the AI industry and aims to further elevate China's position in the global technology competition through government-led investment. According to Zhang Jianhua, an official from the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, speaking at a conference in Shenzhen, the "National AI Investment Fund" was established in January this year under the joint guidance of industrial and financial departments. The fund's...

In the fiercely competitive AI industry, Google's AI division, DeepMind, has employed extreme measures to retain top talent. According to Business Insider, some of the company's AI employees in the UK have signed 'aggressive' non-compete agreements, preventing them from working for competitors for a year after leaving. These agreements not only restrict employees' career choices but also prevent them from participating in the rapidly advancing technologies within the industry for a full year. Reports indicate these employees continue to receive salaries during this period, though the specifics are unclear.

On April 1st, the Guangdong Provincial Government held a press conference in Guangzhou to announce the "Several Policy Measures to Promote the Innovative Development of the Artificial Intelligence and Robotics Industry in Guangdong Province" (hereinafter referred to as the "Policy Measures"), officially unveiling a series of support policies aimed at accelerating the development of the artificial intelligence (AI) and robotics industries. The conference revealed that Guangdong will focus on creating typical application scenarios, concentrating on the deep integration of AI and robotics in key areas, and fully launching the "AI+" and "Robotics+" action plans. This policy not only highlights Guangdong's commitment to emerging technologies...

A group of prominent authors, including Richard Osman, Kazuo Ishiguro, Kate Mosse, and Val McDermid, have signed an open letter calling on the UK government to hold Meta accountable for using copyrighted books in its AI training. The letter requests that the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, Lisa Nandy, summon Meta representatives to discuss the matter.