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Updated on: Oct 2025

Technology

Citigroup Scales AI Across Global Teams, Boosts Productivity

Oct 16, 2025

Goldman Sachs Plans Job Cuts as AI Reshapes Operations

Goldman Sachs is preparing for another round of job cuts as part of its broader strategy to integrat...

Layoffs

Oct 15, 2025

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Sam Altman Reconsiders the Meaning of Work in AI Era

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has reignited debate around the nature of work in the artificial intelligence ...

Technology

Oct 14, 2025

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Google Cloud CEO AI Will Empower, Not Replace Workers

Google Cloud CEO Thomas Kurian has reaffirmed his belief that artificial intelligence AI is a tool...

Employment

Oct 14, 2025

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Jobs

TCS Adds 18,500 Employees with Focus on AI Skills

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), India’s largest IT services firm, has significantly expanded its AI-skilled talent pool, doubling the number of employees trained in artificial intelligence to 1.6 lakh. The company also hired 18,500 new employees in the second quarter of FY 2025–26, with a clear emphasis on building future-ready capabilities across its global operations. Strategic […]

Oct 11, 2025

Technology

Citigroup Mandates AI Prompt Training for 175,000 Employees

Citigroup has launched a mandatory AI training program for 175,000 employees worldwide, aimed at improving prompt-writing skills for generative AI tools. The initiative reflects the bank’s broader strategy to embed AI into daily operations and enhance productivity through smarter, faster digital workflows. Citigroup Training Designed to Improve Prompting Capabilities The training module, titled “Asking Smart […]

Oct 8, 2025

Technology

Deloitte to Refund Australian Government Over AI Errors

Deloitte Australia has agreed to partially refund the federal government after a commissioned report was found to contain multiple inaccuracies, many of which appear to have been generated by artificial intelligence. The incident has sparked broader concerns about the use of generative AI in public sector consulting and the need for stronger oversight. Background: A […]

Oct 8, 2025

Technology

Meta Joins Google and Microsoft in Mandating AI Adoption

Meta has joined Google and Microsoft in issuing a clear directive to employees: embrace artificial intelligence tools or risk falling behind. The company is intensifying internal efforts to integrate AI into daily workflows, making its usage a key metric in performance evaluations and team productivity. This move reflects a broader industry trend where AI proficiency […]

Oct 6, 2025

Technology

Deloitte Launches “Scout” – An AI-Powered Learning Assistant

Deloitte today announced the launch of Scout, an AI-driven learning assistant designed to personalize professional development and transform how Deloitte US professionals learn and grow. The platform, currently being deployed across Deloitte’s workforce, aims to make finding learning opportunities easier, faster, and more agile — reflecting the firm’s commitment to shaping a future-ready workforce through […]

Oct 3, 2025

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