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Matthias Bastian

Matthias is the co-founder and publisher of THE DECODER, exploring how AI is fundamentally changing the relationship between humans and computers.
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Nov 14, 2025
AI in practice
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Read full article about: Linkedin rolls out AI-powered people search for Premium members

Linkedin is introducing a generative AI search feature for Premium users in the US, aiming to make it easier to find the right people. Instead of relying on exact keywords, users can now enter natural language prompts like "someone who has built a small business" or "a digital marketing professional." Previously, the search required details like a company name or job title to get relevant results.

The new search tool uses Linkedin's own data to deliver more flexible and relevant matches. Linkedin says it plans to expand the feature to other countries soon. The company has also started using user data for AI training by default, but anyone who wants to opt out can do so in their account settings.

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Nov 14, 2025
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Read full article about: Firefox tests AI Window, giving users more control over in-browser AI

Firefox is testing a new feature called "AI Window," giving users a dedicated space in the browser to interact with an AI assistant when they want it. Mozilla frames the tool as a controlled chat panel that can support browsing tasks without reshaping how people use the browser. The company says users decide if, when, and how the feature appears, and they can disable it at any time.

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Mozilla positions this approach as a contrast to browsers like OpenAI's Atlas, where AI is either always present or completely absent, or, in Mozilla's view, nudges users into open-ended chat sessions. With AI Window, Firefox aims to maintain its identity as a fast, private, and independent browser, treating AI as an optional layer built around transparency and user control. Those interested can join Mozilla's waiting list. All AI browsers released so far have already faced significant security issues.

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Nov 11, 2025
AI and society
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Read full article about: Google invests 5.5 billion euros in new data centers and offices in Germany

Google plans to invest about 5.5 billion euros (around $6 billion) in Germany by 2029, with most of the funding going to new data centers and expanded office space. The company will build a new data center near Frankfurt and expand another facility in the same area. Munich, Frankfurt, and Berlin are also slated for new or larger office spaces.

Google says these projects will support around 9,000 jobs per year and contribute over 1 billion euros annually to Germany’s economic output. German Finance Minister Lars Klingbeil described the move as "investments for future jobs in Germany" and emphasized the need to boost private investment alongside public funds. "This is exactly what we need right now," Klingbeil said. According to Google, these investments are part of its long-term strategy for Europe.

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