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Updated on: Oct 2025

Technology

Citigroup Mandates AI Prompt Training for , Employees

Oct 8, 2025

Deloitte to Refund Australian Government Over AI Errors

Deloitte Australia has agreed to partially refund the federal government after a commissioned report...

Technology

Oct 8, 2025

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Meta Joins Google and Microsoft in Mandating AI Adoption

Meta has joined Google and Microsoft in issuing a clear directive to employees embrace artificial i...

Technology

Oct 6, 2025

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Deloitte Launches Scout An AI-Powered Learning Assistant

Deloitte today announced the launch of Scout, an AI-driven learning assistant designed to personaliz...

Technology

Oct 3, 2025

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Technology

India to Launch Platform for Tracking Skilled Worker Mobility

Government of India is developing a dedicated platform to monitor and facilitate the global mobility of skilled worker. Spearheaded by the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE), the initiative seeks to align domestic skilling efforts with international standards and labor market needs. The platform will support mutual recognition of qualifications, certifications, and competencies with […]

Sep 23, 2025

Technology

GitHub Employees Must Use Copilot Daily, Says CEO

GitHub CEO Thomas Dohmke has made it mandatory for all employees—regardless of role or department—to use AI tools as part of their daily work routine. Speaking on the Decoder podcast, Thomas emphasized that AI usage is now embedded in GitHub’s culture and is considered a core competency across the organization. “There is no world where […]

Sep 20, 2025

Hiring

Walmart HR Chief Uses ChatGPT to Identify Leadership Talent

Walmart Chief People Officer, Donna Morris, has revealed that she uses artificial intelligence tools—including ChatGPT and Perplexity—to help identify potential candidates for senior leadership roles. Speaking to Business Insider and other outlets, Donna described how these tools offer speed, insight, and surprising accuracy when initiating searches for positions such as HR and technology executives. “You’ll […]

Sep 20, 2025

Layoffs

Opendoor to Cut 85% of Staff, Chairman Calls Company “Bloated”

Opendoor Technologies, the real estate technology firm known for its online home buying and selling platform, is facing renewed scrutiny after its cofounder and newly appointed chairman, Keith Rabois, made blunt remarks about the company’s staffing levels. In a recent interview on CNBC’s Squawk on the Street, Keith stated that Opendoor, which currently employs around […]

Sep 19, 2025

Hiring

AI Helps Livspace Speed Up Hiring and Improve Cultural Fit

Livspace, a leading home interiors and renovation brand, has adopted an agentic AI recruitment intelligence platform to overhaul its hiring processes, resulting in a 30–35% reduction in cost per hire. The company reports that hiring cycles are now 40% faster, with senior roles being filled in just 15–20 days compared to the earlier 45-day average. […]

Sep 18, 2025

Technology

Google Mandates Use of Internal AI Models for Coding Tasks

Google has issued strict new internal guidelines requiring its software engineers to use only the company’s proprietary AI models for all coding-related tasks. The directive, communicated via internal emails and reinforced during company-wide meetings, marks a significant shift in how Google expects its technical workforce to operate in the age of AI. Engineers must now […]

Sep 10, 2025

Jobs

Debate Over BOT Policy After Accenture Staff Receives Offer

A recent Reddit post has reignited debate around Accenture Build-Operate-Transfer (BOT) policy, after an employee sought advice on whether to accept a job offer from a client while still bound by contractual obligations. The post, which quickly gained traction among professionals in India’s tech and outsourcing sectors, reflects growing concerns over restrictive employment clauses and […]

Sep 4, 2025

Technology

SightsIn Plus launches “Applied AI for HR Professionals” enroll now

SightsIn Plus, India’s premier monthly HR magazine, has announced a pioneering “Applied AI for HR Professionals” two-day certification course—designed to empower HR leaders with hands-on AI competencies tailored to real-world HR workflows. Scheduled for September 6–7, 2025, the fully online program runs from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM IST each day, offering interactive sessions, live […]

Aug 28, 2025

Employment

Microsoft AI Chief: Skill Gap Is Bigger Threat Than Job Loss

Mustafa Suleyman, CEO of Microsoft AI and co-founder of DeepMind, has cautioned that the most pressing challenge posed by artificial intelligence is not widespread job loss, but the growing risk that many people may struggle to adapt to the rapid changes it brings. In a recent interview, Mustafa emphasized that while AI is unlikely to […]

Aug 27, 2025

Employment

“If AI Replaces Us, What About You?”: Staff Confronts Management

A recent incident at a cybersecurity company has reignited public debate about the role of artificial intelligence (AI) in the workplace and the future of human oversight. During an internal demonstration intended to showcase how AI could automate employee tasks, a staff member posed a pointed question: “If AI can replace all staff, why would […]

Aug 26, 2025

Employment

AWS CEO Warns Against Replacing Junior Employees with AI

Amazon Web Services (AWS) CEO Matt Garman has issued a blunt warning to companies considering the replacement of junior employees with artificial intelligence (AI), calling it “one of the dumbest things I’ve ever heard.” Speaking on the Matthew Berman Podcast, Matt challenged the growing trend among tech firms to reduce entry-level hiring in favor of […]

Aug 26, 2025

Technology

Will AI Make Your Manager Obsolete — or More Human?

The Myth Imagine running a transport company in the pre-Uber era. You have a fleet of cars and drivers. When a customer calls, you quickly find the nearest available driver, make the booking, and keep both sides happy. This was a flourishing business a few decades ago. Even now, there are companies that run this […]

Aug 25, 2025