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STEVEN MELENDEZ

Steven Melendez is an independent journalist living in New Orleans.

These AI bots want to help fans navigate World Cup host cities

Tourism agencies are deploying custom AI tools they say can provide accurate and up-to-date data in multiple languages.

Coursera now offers an AI-powered feed of short form educational content

The new learning platform feels like a cross between TikTok and Duolingo, offering a custom feed of minute-long lessons and quizzes.

Google’s Gemini AI wants to do the busywork in Docs and Sheets

New Workspace features let Gemini generate documents from existing files, analyze spreadsheets from plain-language prompts, and update presentations automatically.

These historic computing labs teach kids what technology was like before phones, social media, and the cloud

The labs help students and researchers understand computing’s history and future—and stoke an interest in cloud-free technology.

LinkedIn is expanding its AI-powered job search features

The platform continues to grow as a hub for seeking jobs and holding professional discussions.

How human expertise is quietly powering AI

AI training firms are increasingly relying on human specialists, from physicians to art historians, to drive the tech forward. Contrary to popular belief, the experts do not think they’re training themselves out of a job.

Technology

This startup wants AI to help manage software infrastructure, not just write code

Antimetal CEO Matthew Parkhurst says maintaining cloud systems has become a bigger bottleneck than coding itself.

Technology

LinkedIn’s new AI tools help job seekers find smarter career fits

Users can now describe the kind of job they want in plain language, and AI helps surface matches they might have otherwise missed.

Work Life

Otter’s new AI agents are built to boost sales and streamline meetings

The transcription startup is rolling out voice-responsive AI agents that can answer questions, schedule follow-ups, and assist sales teams in real time.