Microsoft is testing a feature for Copilot in Windows 11 called PC Insights, which can analyze system resource usage and identify performance issues. The feature, currently rolling out in the US, allows users to ask questions about their PC's hardware and get real-time answers based on the current state of the device. However, Copilot itself uses up to 1GB of RAM while idle, as it is bundled with a private copy of Microsoft Edge to support a built-in browsing feature.

IBM has introduced updates to its Bob software development tool with features to manage AI token consumption and reduce costs. The update includes a "Bobalytics" feature for monitoring token usage, multi-agent capabilities, and three premium packages for Java, IBM Z and IBM i.

US 5G networks are not fully prepared to handle the demands of AI workloads, according to a report from Ookla. The report highlights that metrics such as latency and consistency, rather than just download speeds, are crucial for AI performance. Ookla notes that current internet speeds can cause delays in AI operations, posing a challenge as AI becomes more integrated into various sectors.

Data centers face a dilemma in cooling: evaporative cooling uses significant water, raising public concern, but alternatives increase energy consumption and emissions. This issue has led to public backlash, disrupting $130 billion in projects in the first quarter. Companies such as Amazon and Microsoft are experimenting with technologies such as hybrid systems and closed-loop cooling to mitigate water use.

Nebula Security says it has identified a critical Linux kernel vulnerability, GhostLock, present since 2011. The flaw allows any logged-in user to gain root control in five seconds. The vulnerability, affecting all major distributions, has been rated high severity because of its potential impact.

Despite concerns about AI, the US is facing a record labor shortage, with significant gaps projected in sectors such as health care, engineering, and construction. The shortage is primarily due to a declining birthrate and a wave of retirements, with fewer college graduates entering the workforce. States are implementing measures to attract and retain workers, but the mismatch between graduates' fields of study and job market needs persists.

Older workers in the US are getting pushed out of the workforce by AI, particularly those in white-collar jobs, a study by the Center for Retirement Research at Boston College shows. Since the release of ChatGPT, workers 55 and older in AI-exposed jobs have seen a significant rise in unemployment, with exits by computer programmers up more than 25% and exits by accountants and auditors up 22%.