Jordan Adebayo
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Jordan Adebayo has managed teams of five and departments of fifty. After a successful 15-year career as an engineer and later a leader at several high-growth startups in London, he stepped away from management to focus on what he loved most: mentoring and developing people. He believes that the biggest challenges in tech aren't technical, but human. In his column, Jordan draws on his extensive experience to offer candid advice on everything from navigating promotions and giving difficult feedback to combating burnout. He is the author of the fictional book 'Code Your Career: A Manager's Playbook' and a sought-after speaker on engineering leadership.
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AI coding tools will make many developer jobs obsolete by 2026.
The American Translators Association has seen membership in its Science & Technology Division decline by 26% in less than two and a half years, according to Nature .
Jun 25, 2026 · 3 min read
White House Directs Export Controls on AI to Anthropic
The White House ordered Anthropic to restrict the export of its AI models Fable and Mythos to anyone outside of the United States.
Jun 20, 2026 · 3 min read
AI Will Not Replace Developers, But It Will Transform Their Roles.
At a company like Nutrient, engineers are now mandated to use agentic AI, with manual coding relegated to a fallback, leading to immense productivity gains.
Jun 18, 2026 · 5 min read
How to Build Successful Remote and Hybrid Team Cultures
Companies can save approximately $11,000 per employee annually by cutting working hours in half and implementing telecommuting, while simultaneously boosting productivity by up to 13%, according to Ne
Jun 18, 2026 · 4 min read
SpaceX IPO Sees Unprecedented Demand, Record Valuation
Retail investors alone submitted over $100 billion in orders for SpaceX's initial public offering, far exceeding the $75 billion raised, despite the company reporting a nearly $5 billion loss last yea
Jun 12, 2026 · 2 min read
Andrew Yang Builds Local Power, Bypassing Washington's Gridlock
In a small town in Maine, a candidate endorsed by Andrew Yang's Forward Party just won a local council seat.
Jun 11, 2026 · 4 min read
Opendoor exits India, cuts jobs amid AI and US-centric pivot
Less than two years after expanding its presence in India, Opendoor abruptly shut down its operations there, laying off approximately 250 employees as it pivots to "AI-native US teams.
Jun 11, 2026 · 3 min read
Waymo's new Reference Driver framework benchmarks robotaxi safety
Waymo, the autonomous driving giant, has unveiled a new computer model that can simulate a human driver's behavior in the crucial moments before a crash, a significant leap beyond mere last-second rea
Jun 10, 2026 · 3 min read
What are the essential AI skills for developers in 2026?
By 2026, critical AI skills shortages are projected to cost the global economy up to $5.
Jun 10, 2026 · 3 min read
AI Will Displace Millions, But New Roles Offer Unprecedented Opportunity
Monthly job listings for forward deployed engineers increased more than 800% between January and September 2025, according to PYMNTS .
Jun 8, 2026 · 3 min read
Ferrari Launches Luce, Its First Electric Car, With Impressive Range
Ferrari's first fully electric vehicle, the Luce, debuted on May 28, 2026, with a staggering starting price of €550,000 ($640,000), immediately positioning it as an ultra-exclusive luxury offering, ac
Jun 1, 2026 · 3 min read
KC Green and Artisan AI reach settlement over art dispute
Artist KC Green publicly called for followers to "vandalize" bus and subway ads featuring his iconic 'This is fine' meme.
Jun 1, 2026 · 3 min read
Github Copilot token billing sparks developer concerns over costs
Starting June 1, GitHub Copilot users will find their familiar flat-rate subscriptions replaced by a token-based system where every line of AI-generated code could contribute to an unexpected bill.
May 31, 2026 · 3 min read
Snap Alumni Launch Ghost Angels Fund for AI Startups
A collective of 20 former Snap employees has launched Ghost Angels, a new venture fund.
May 31, 2026 · 3 min read
Indian Court Criticizes Google Ad Business, Orders Rs 30 Lakh Payout
Google, a company that earned Rs 34,000 crore in gross advertising in India last year, was ordered by the Delhi High Court to pay Rs 30 lakh in damages for trademark infringement.
May 30, 2026 · 3 min read
AI job growth outpaces degree programs
Nearly one in four U.
May 29, 2026 · 6 min read
Google AI Overviews struggle with basic spelling
Google's AI Overview incorrectly stated there are two 'P's in 'Google', a fundamental error that immediately undermined its advanced technological premise.
May 28, 2026 · 2 min read
SolarSquare confirms $60M funding to expand rooftop solar market
SolarSquare, a company powering just over 20,000 homes, confirmed a $60 million Series C funding round.
May 24, 2026 · 3 min read
Spotify's 'Reserved' feature saves concert tickets for top fans
Spotify is launching 'Reserved,' a new feature designed to hold concert tickets for an artist's most dedicated fans, offering them access before the general public.
May 21, 2026 · 3 min read
Spotify launches AI audiobook creation tool with ElevenLabs
Spotify now officially accepts audiobooks narrated by ElevenLabs' AI voices, heralding a new era for self-published content in 2026.
May 21, 2026 · 2 min read