OpenAI announced that its ChatGPT integration for Microsoft Excel and Google Sheets has officially moved out of beta and is now open to all users. The AI‑driven assistant lets people generate formulas, clean data, and build entire workbooks from plain‑language prompts without leaving the spreadsheet, a change that could reshape how professionals and casual users handle data tasks. Read more →

OpenAI chief Sam Altman warned that some companies are misusing artificial intelligence as a scapegoat for workforce cuts, labeling the practice “AI washing.” While acknowledging that AI will reshape the labor market, Altman emphasized that many recent layoffs would have occurred regardless of the technology. He urged a realistic view of AI’s impact, noting that new job categories will emerge even as certain roles disappear. The comments come as more than 92,000 tech workers have been laid off in 2026, a share of which is being attributed—rightly or wrongly—to AI‑driven efficiency gains. Read more →

Dubai Crown Prince Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum announced a two‑year program that will push the emirate’s entire private sector toward agentic artificial intelligence. The initiative, run through the Dubai Chamber of Commerce, includes specialized training for business councils, government‑funded incubators and dedicated investment funds. It follows a federal directive that aims to deliver half of UAE government services through autonomous AI agents by 2028. Officials say the push will make Dubai the world’s leading economy in agentic AI, but experts warn that governance and infrastructure gaps could hinder rapid rollout. Read more →