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A viral report predicting a 10.2% unemployment rate by 2028 has sent software stocks into a tailspin. Moving from economic theory to real world tragedy, Canadian officials are investigating why OpenAI failed to report a dangerous user before a school shooting. On a brighter note, Google is launching its first waterless data center in Texas to tackle the massive cooling demands of the AI boom.

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• 🇨🇦 Canada – Summons OpenAI Over Safety Protocols

• 🌱 Google – Launches Waterless Texas Data Center

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😨 AI Job Panic Sweeps Markets

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A viral report from Citrini Research predicting that AI automation could push U.S. unemployment to 10.2 % by 2028 spooked investors. Software shares have slid as markets contemplate mass layoffs and potential financial shocks. Analysts argue the dystopian projection exaggerates AI’s impact.

📌The Download

• Grim AI projection – A Citrini report went viral for predicting that AI automation could push U.S. unemployment to 10.2 percent by 2028, leading to massive layoffs, rising defaults and a possible financial crisis.

• Market jitters – Investors reacted by selling software stocks; Reuters reports the U.S. software index has fallen 24 percent this year. Analysts note that chipmakers like TSMC and Samsung have outperformed while software firms lag due to fears about automation’s disruptive effects.

• Fear vs reality – Experts caution that the report may exaggerate job losses. Some see AI as an augmenter that boosts productivity rather than a destroyer. They emphasise early adaptation and say historical technology waves have ultimately created more jobs than they eliminated.

• Underlying trend – Regardless of the report’s accuracy, the debate highlights anxiety about AI’s economic impact. With AI deployments accelerating, labour markets and regulatory frameworks will need to adjust to ensure workers are reskilled and benefits of automation are widely shared around the world.

💡What This Means for You

Alarmist projections can sway markets and shape public sentiment. As an employee, focus on developing adaptable skills that complement AI and monitor how your industry embraces automation. Engage with training opportunities early and encourage your organisation to invest in workforce development rather than reacting to fear‑driven narratives and misperceptions spreading.

🇨🇦 OpenAI Summoned in Canada After Shooting — Safety Protocols Under Fire

🧠The Pulse

In the wake of a school shooting, Canada’s innovation minister summoned senior OpenAI safety staff to Ottawa. OpenAI had suspended the suspect’s ChatGPT account in June 2025 for policy violations but did not alert police. Officials will examine the company’s escalation procedures and legal obligations.

📌The Download

• Account banned months earlier – OpenAI confirmed it suspended the suspect’s ChatGPT account in June 2025 due to policy violations, months before he fatally shot two teachers. The company said user interactions did not meet the threshold for notifying law enforcement at the time.

• High‑level talks in Ottawa – Canada’s innovation minister Yoshua Sax called for senior members of OpenAI’s safety team to travel to Ottawa this week to explain their safety protocols and discuss obligations under Canada’s AI law, enforcement mechanisms and potential sanctions.

• Regulatory gray areas – OpenAI’s policies allow account suspension but do not currently mandate reporting to authorities unless imminent harm is detected. Officials want clarity on escalation procedures and whether AI firms have a duty to flag potential threats.

• Broader safety debate – The meeting signals growing global pressure on AI companies to balance user privacy with public safety. Policymakers across jurisdictions are debating whether AI services should adopt proactive monitoring or maintain minimal intervention to avoid overreach globally.

💡What This Means for You

Growing scrutiny of AI platforms underscores the need for responsible use. Professionals should be aware that interactions with AI may be monitored and that safety policies are evolving. Ensure your organisation adopts clear guidelines for reporting threatening content while preserving user confidentiality and complying with emerging regulations and due diligence.

🌱 Waterless Data Center: Google Rethinks Cooling

🧠The Pulse

Google and energy partner AES are building a “power‑first” data center in Wilbarger County, Texas that will use air cooling instead of water. The facility, part of Google’s $40 billion Texas investment, will replenish more water than it uses and support Google Cloud, Workspace, Search and Maps.

📌The Download

• Power‑first design – Google and AES announced a data center in Wilbarger County, Texas, that prioritises proximity to clean electricity generation and uses air cooling instead of water. This is Google’s first waterless facility, signalling a design shift.

• Water stewardship – The facility will replenish more water than it uses, addressing concerns about data centers’ heavy water consumption. Google will invest in local water restoration projects. Replenishment projects will restore local rivers and support drought‑prone communities.

• Economic impact – The site is part of Google’s $40 billion commitment to Texas through 2027 and will support Google Cloud, Workspace, Search and Maps services. Construction will create jobs and new tax revenue. Tax abatements sweeten the deal.

• Clean energy expansion – Google has contracted to add over 7,800 MW of new energy capacity to the Texas grid and plans a $30 million Energy Impact Fund to support energy affordability and workforce development. Google says the project will significantly bolster the grid during heat waves.

💡What This Means for You

Data centers power the services you use, but their environmental footprint matters. Google’s waterless design shows how sustainability and growth can coexist. Professionals should monitor whether service providers invest in clean energy and water stewardship when selecting cloud platforms and consider the community impact of digital infrastructure and local ecosystems.

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• Capgemini Joins OpenAI’s Frontier Alliance: Capgemini and OpenAI announced a multi‑year partnership under the new Frontier Alliance. Capgemini will help enterprises deploy “AI coworkers” using OpenAI’s latest models, closing the gap between cutting‑edge research and what businesses can roll out. The partnership marks 2026 as AI’s “year of truth”.

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