LinkedIn says AI safety roles have grown 91% in the past year - Business Insider

Reid Hoffman says he's thankful for the data center buildout. Many Americans are bristling over the data center buildout. Reid Hoffman says he's thankful for it. The LinkedIn cofounder said so during an appearance on the "Newcomer" podcast that was released Friday. Hoffman credited the huge amount of capital behind the AI infrastructure buildout for being "the only reason we're not in a recession. "He said "most of that capital" doesn't go to the areas where data centers are being built. "Most of that's more distributed across the country," he said. "That's great. "Hoffman said that in addition to powering the AI boom, data center construction also provides work for construction workers, electricians, carpenters, real estate agents, and lawyers. "All of this capital infusion, people think, 'Oh, that's just going to the tech companies,'" he said, adding that a "massive percentage of it is going towards data center construction. "Data centers have recently emerged as a source of bipartisan fury as midterm elections approach. Both Republican and Democratic governors have recently moved to curtail or restrict construction.

MontrealLightspeed Commerce Inc. says 250 roles will be impacted as the company lays off staff and opts to not fill some vacancies. Lightspeed has made several staffing cuts over the last few yearsTara Deschamps · The Canadian Press · Posted: Oct 13, 2026 8:20 PM EDT | Last Updated: October 14Listen to this articleEstimated 1 minuteThe audio version of this article is generated by AI-based technology. Mispronunciations can occur. We are working with our partners to continually review and improve the results. Lightspeed Commerce Inc. CEO Dax Dasilva in May 2024. (Christinne Muschi/The Canadian Press)Lightspeed Commerce Inc. says 250 roles will be impacted as the company lays off staff and opts to not fill some vacancies. The Montreal-based software business says the cuts are meant to simplify its operations and create room to reinvest in customer growth and product innovations. Spokesperson Stephanie Princivil did not answer questions about what areas of the company the layoffs and removal of vacancies targeted but said in an email that Lightspeed will provide more information when it reports quarterly earnings next month.

Lightspeed Commerce Inc. says 250 roles will be impacted as the company lays off staff and opts to not fill some vacancies.

ERE Recruiting Innovation SummitJoin us in San Diego on November 10-11 to see what's next in recruiting ERETrainingWebinarsSubscribeAdvertisementPin, Gem and Neuroscale have all lost their LinkedIn company pages in recent weeks. HR TechnologyLinkedInSourcingTechnologyOct 13, 2026Get articles like thisin your inboxThe longest running and most trusted source of information serving talent acquisition professionals. Email addressGet articles like thisin your inboxThe longest running and most trusted source of information serving talent acquisition professionals. Email addressAdvertisementRelated ArticlesLinkedIn’s Hiring Assistant 2 Aims to “Just Be Smarter”Oct 2, 2026Texas Takes Aim at LinkedIn Over “Ghost Jobs”Jul 29, 2026LinkedIn Data Points to a Frozen Labor MarketOct 22, 2025Navigating the AI-Powered Revolution in Recruiting: Why Panic Isn’t WarrantedNov 27, 2024LinkedIn’s Hiring Assistant Is A Game Changer & The Weekly Roundup of Recruiting NewsNov 1, 2024

TorontoPublished: October 17, 2026 at 2:31p.m. EDTThe next Lotto Max draw is on Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2026. The largest lottery prize ever offered in Canada is still up for grabs after there were no winners for Friday’s Lotto Max draw. The winning numbers were 01, 11, 13, 36, 41, 43, 51. The next draw for the $90 million Lotto Max will take place on Tuesday, Oct. 20. The jackpot is unchanged, as $90 million is the cap. While no one claimed the jackpot on Friday, the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation said four Maxmillion tickets worth $1 million each were sold in Ontario. Fourteen other tickets won $100,000 each, including seven in the Greater Toronto Area. Tuesday’s draw will also feature 20 Maxmillions prizes worth $1 million each and at least 90 Maxplus prizes worth $100,000 each. How to set CP24 as your preferred source on GoogleHow to set CTV News as your preferred source on Google