Up from 2 million users in February, OpenAI is now projecting $12.7 billion in revenue this year. That compares with prior expectations of $3.7 billion in revenue.

“Give it a year, we’ll be doing, like, a billion queries a week if we can sustain this growth rate,” Srinivas said. “And that’s pretty impressive because the first day in 2022, we did 3,000 queries, just one single day. So from there to doing 30 million queries a day now, it’s been phenomenal growth.”

AI agents are shifting from helpers to autonomous actors—and the web, built for human hands, isn’t ready for what comes next.

Confounding expectations, data shows job availability grew 38% in the roles more exposed to AI. Industries “most exposed” to AI saw 3x higher growth in revenue per employee (27%) compared to those “least exposed” (9%). 

Last month, CEO Luis von Ahn shared an email on LinkedIn that he sent to all staff members who announced that Duolingo was “AI-First.” The negative reaction has been significant.

The huge numbers of IT layoffs in 2024 and early 2025 are likely to continue as companies look to drive efficiencies with AI while bracing for a recession.

Tim Cook’s in the pressure cooker as Apple has yet to find its way with AI.

ROI in GenAI has been elusive, but one area stands out: software development. Code generation startups are commanding sky-high valuations as corporate boardrooms look to use AI to aid, and sometimes to replace, expensive human software engineers.

The same capabilities that make agents much more powerful than traditional chatbots also make them much bigger potential liabilities. 

From call centers to labor contracts, the company continues to invest and experiment with the technology, Scott Kirby said.

The retail giant is transforming in 2025 through digital innovation and automation, investing $500 million in AI and robotics. Targeting 65% store automation by 2026, it faces layoffs of 1,500 employees and a skills gap, raising questions about retail employment and balancing technology with human capital.  

Snowflake CEO Sridhar Ramaswamy predicts that AI will force systems integrators and management consultants to fundamentally rethink their business models—and notes that smaller service firms are adapting faster and more effectively than the big players.

A stampede of contenders and copycats has followed the launch of the general AI agent, but China’s internet restrictions have so far made it easier to cater to overseas users.

AI is already erasing some entry-level coding jobs.

Starting this fall, every Ohio State student will be asked to use artificial intelligence. “Through AI Fluency, Ohio State students will be ‘bilingual’ — fluent in both their major field of study and the application of AI in that area,” Ravi Bellamkonda, executive vice president and provost, said.

Amazon’s North Carolina expansion will hire engineers, network, and security specialists, while boosting thousands of jobs in construction and supply chain.

Alex Karp argues it will take considerable effort to ensure AI helps all workers. But just because a positive outcome is possible, he warned, doesn’t mean it’s guaranteed. “We have to will it into existence,” he said. “Otherwise, we’re headed for deep societal upheaval—something many in our elite circles are dangerously ignoring.”

Gary Rivlin argues: master AI before it masters you.