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Fast Company has unveiled its Pacesetters list, spotlighting 40 executives who are embedding generative AI, autonomous agents, and machine learning into their companies' operations and customer interactions. The recognition highlights how these leaders are moving beyond basic chatbots toward more dynamic, AI-driven engagement with customers.
Fast Company published an explanation of how it compiled its 2026 Pacesetters ranking, a list of 40 executives recognized for embedding generative AI, autonomous agents, and machine learning into their companies and customer experiences. The selections were made by a mix of internal editors and writers alongside external judges who evaluated candidates across multiple industries.
Dyson has unveiled the CameraJet, a $500 toothbrush that combines brushing, camera-guided gap detection, and water-jet flossing in one device. A tiny 0.1-megapixel lens under the brush head works with machine learning trained on 470,000 dental images to spot gaps between teeth and fire small bursts of fluid to floss them in real time. A companion MyDyson app lets users view their mouth live, get brushing feedback, and adjust intensity and jetting modes, though Dyson says no images are stored.
Job-market data from Indeed shows science postings requiring AI skills are climbing even as overall science job listings decline. Institutions like the Quadram Institute in Norwich now expect researchers outside traditional computing fields, including food scientists, to have basic machine-learning literacy, with its CEO calling the absence of such skills a red flag for candidates.
Amazon has announced it will close Mechanical Turk (MTurk), its long-running marketplace connecting businesses with a distributed workforce for microtasks, effective September 30. The platform allowed companies to outsource work like data validation, content moderation, and survey collection to human workers worldwide, tasks often too subjective or complex for automation.
Andrew Ng, founder of Coursera and a Stanford lecturer, analyzed over 10,000 job postings and interviewed AI experts, hiring managers and recruiters to compile a list of four core skills needed for AI development careers, including building AI applications with LLMs and agentic workflows, plus solid software engineering fundamentals. Some industry observers argue his list leans too heavily on technical building skills and overlooks other necessary competencies.
Vitamix debuted the Nano, a 1,000-watt personal blender that comes with two 20-ounce cups designed to fit car cup holders. The device features SmoothiePilot, a machine-learning program that automatically picks blending speed and time, alongside a manual variable-speed option. It's priced at $200, available now on Vitamix.com and through retailers like Amazon, backed by a three-year warranty.