Palo Alto Networks CEO: We're in 'a Darwinian moment' where employees have to prove their AI skills...

Palo Alto Networks CEO Nikesh Arora says most workers lack AI skills and must learn on their own to stay relevant. Unlike some companies cutting many jobs, Palo Alto is slowly replacing staff through natural attrition and hiring AI-savvy people. Arora believes AI will reduce roles in marketing and HR but increase demand for technical and sales experts.

ORIGINAL LINK: https://www.businessinsider.com/palo-alto-networks-ceo-ai-training-skills-jobs-2026-6

We Have Never Taught Critical Thinking...

Many college professors worry that AI is hurting students’ critical thinking skills because those skills were never taught clearly. Instead of hoping students learn critical thinking by chance, schools need to teach it directly with practice and feedback. Doing this will help students think better in all areas, even when using AI tools.

ORIGINAL LINK: https://www.insidehighered.com/opinion/views/2026/06/23/we-have-never-taught-critical-thinking-opinion

Hot take: Learning from Google Scholar and why a tool does not need to be flawless to be useful...

Tools do not need to be perfect to be useful, as shown by how researchers use Google Scholar despite its flaws. AI search tools, like Google Scholar, can help if users learn to handle their limits carefully. Rejecting AI tools outright ignores their potential and leaves users without guidance.

ORIGINAL LINK: https://aarontay.substack.com/p/learning-from-google-scholar-and?utm_campaign=posts-open-in-app&triedRedirect=true

Since Lockdowns, a 12% GDP Loss; Half of US Dollar Purchasing Power Stolen...

Since the 2020 lockdowns, the U.S. economy lost about 12% of its real GDP and the dollar’s purchasing power dropped by half. Official data understates inflation and economic damage due to complex price adjustments. This hidden crisis explains why many people feel worse off despite official reports of slow growth.

ORIGINAL LINK: https://brownstone.org/articles/since-lockdowns-a-12-gdp-loss-half-of-us-dollar-purchasing-power-stolen/

20 College Majors Most Exposed To AI Job Disruption...

AI is changing the job market, making some college majors less safe for new graduates. Students are choosing majors like healthcare and engineering more, while computer science enrollment drops. Blue-collar jobs, like construction, are growing as AI affects white-collar work.

ORIGINAL LINK: https://www.zerohedge.com/personal-finance/20-college-majors-most-exposed-ai-job-disruption

Do You Even Need Claude Fable 5?...

Anthropic’s Claude Fable 5 is a powerful new AI model but very expensive and limited in access. Most people don’t need its advanced features for everyday tasks. It’s best for experts working on complex projects, so casual users can stick with cheaper models.

ORIGINAL LINK: https://www.whytryai.com/p/claude-fable-5?utm_campaign=posts-open-in-app&triedRedirect=true

An entire industry is being propped up by math that is insane....

Many investors hope SpaceX and AI companies will grow as much as Amazon and Google did, but this is very unlikely. A new study shows AI must boost productivity by 2.7 times quickly, or these investments will fail. Right now, AI is costly and not yet profitable, making this a risky bet that could harm the economy.

ORIGINAL LINK: https://garymarcus.substack.com/p/an-entire-industry-is-being-propped