TechCrunch discusses the danger of companies becoming overly convinced that AI can replace human roles. Box founder Aaron Levie argues that the people making those decisions often understand the jobs least, calling it a form of “AI psychosis.” The piece cites ClickUp cutting 22% of its workforce for AI agents and notes that 2026 tech layoffs are already nearly matching all of 2025.
TechCrunch reports that recursive self-improvement, or RSI, is becoming a new AI industry fixation, much like AGI. Researchers and startups including Recursive Superintelligence, Auto-Research, AutoScientist, and Disarray are exploring ways for AI systems to automate parts of AI research. But experts caution that AI-assisted research is not the same as fully autonomous self-improvement, especially while models still struggle with long-term self-direction and verification.
Robinhood says traders can create a separate account for an AI agent and fund it with a chosen amount of money. The agent will then be able to buy and sell stocks across the market. The move pushes AI agents beyond advice or research into direct financial action, with real gains and losses possible.
Robinhood will allow users to create a separate account with a pre-loaded balance that an AI agent can use to trade stocks. The limited description suggests a structure where agent activity is separated from the user’s main funds. The article does not specify supported agents, risk controls, launch timing, confirmation flows, or eligible assets.
South Korea's Deputy PM warned that rapid AI and robot deployment could trigger severe wealth inequality, citing recent Samsung labor disputes. In response, the government is exploring "distribution justice" policies to return excess AI profits to the general public. The initiative aims to prevent technology dividends from being monopolized by tech giants and mitigate social unrest from automation.