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What's New Today: Asian stocks fell after semiconductor stocks were put under selling pressure even as softer US inflation data was helping bonds. Cognizant said that it will recruit 1,500 US graduates till 2026 in order to build its AI talent pool. On the other hand, OpenAI launched Codex Micro, an AI-based macropad for developers.
Fast-Track Insights: The speed at which artificial intelligence is producing code exceeds that at which human engineers can assess it, leading to a start-up called Graphite raising 15 million dollars in order to automate code reviews. With regard to the crypto space, almost 40 percent of all alt-coins are trading near their lows.
Asian shares edged lower due to declines in tech and semiconductors sectors, while government bonds gained amid better-than-expected US inflation readings. Despite positive developments, investor sentiment remains negative for the future prospects of the chip sector and world economy. The next focus will be on earnings reports and monetary policy moves.
Cognizant has stated its intentions of hiring 1,500 graduates from around the USA by 2026. This drive is meant to augment the firm's artificial intelligence skills and create a robust pipeline of talent in this area. This is due to the increasing demand for such professionals as firms intensify their use of AI technology.
Graphite, co-founded by engineers from Dropbox and Palantir, has raised $15 million funding for solving one of the biggest problems facing AI – that of AI-written code review. With coding assistants developing software at an unprecedented pace, the Graphite platform facilitates developers in automating the code review process.
Codex Micro is now introduced by OpenAI as a programmable macro keyboard that provides developers access to artificial intelligence-based coding utilities. This small device lets the user assign hotkeys for prompts, automation, and programming, providing them with a better workflow when developing with AI.
As per the latest market analysis, almost 40% of altcoins are currently trading around their historic lows due to continued selling pressure on the asset class. Some market analysts feel that this corrective move could provide an opportunity to purchase the asset class if sentiment remains favorable in the coming months.
