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Updated on: Aug 2025

Technology

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Aug 28, 2025

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 pressi...

Employment

Aug 27, 2025

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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 artificia...

Employment

Aug 26, 2025

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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 re...

Employment

Aug 26, 2025

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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

Layoffs

IgniteTech CEO Replaces 80% of Staff Over AI Resistance

Eric Vaughan, CEO of Texas-based enterprise software firm IgniteTech, has made headlines for his uncompromising stance on artificial intelligence adoption. In a move that has sparked debate across the tech industry, Eric replaced nearly 80% of his workforce in 2023 after employees resisted company-wide efforts to integrate AI into daily operations. Eric described AI as […]

Aug 19, 2025

Technology

Facial Recognition Cameras to Track Government Staff in Odisha

Government of Odisha has announced the deployment of AI-powered surveillance cameras across state offices to monitor employee attendance, performance, and workplace conduct. The initiative, unveiled during a high-level meeting chaired by Chief Secretary Manoj Ahuja, is part of a broader strategy to improve governance, curb absenteeism, and strengthen institutional integrity. The rollout will begin at […]

Aug 13, 2025

Technology

Microsoft CEO Outlines Shift to AI-Driven “Intelligence Engine”

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella has declared a fundamental transformation in the company’s identity, stating that its long-standing role as a “software factory” is no longer sufficient. Satya outlined a new vision for Microsoft as an “intelligence engine,” focused on democratizing artificial intelligence and empowering users to build their own intelligent tools and solutions. This strategic […]

Aug 12, 2025

Jobs

Report Highlights India’s Potential to Lead Global AI Workforce

India is poised to become a global hub for artificial intelligence (AI) talent, according to a joint report released by the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) and KPMG India. The report, unveiled during the 16th FICCI Global Skills Summit 2025, outlines a comprehensive roadmap for India to emerge as a strategic […]

Aug 11, 2025

Hiring

Meta Redefines Tech Hiring with AI-Enabled Assessments

Meta has officially begun piloting a new hiring model that allows candidates to use AI tools during coding interviews, marking a significant departure from traditional recruitment practices. The initiative, confirmed through internal memos and spokesperson statements, is currently being tested with a select pool of engineering candidates. Tools like ChatGPT, GitHub Copilot, and Meta’s own […]

Aug 6, 2025

Industry

Google CEO Urges Employees to Boost Efficiency with AI

At a recent all-hands meeting, Google CEO Sundar Pichai called on employees to embrace artificial intelligence (AI) more aggressively to enhance productivity and operational efficiency. The directive comes as Alphabet Inc., Google’s parent company, prepares for a record $85 billion in capital expenditures in 2025, up from $75 billion earlier in the year. Sundar emphasized […]

Aug 4, 2025

Partnership

HCLTech and Pearson Patner for AI-Driven Upskilling

HCLTech and Pearson have announced a multi-year strategic partnership aimed at accelerating AI-led upskilling across enterprises, government bodies, and higher education institutions. The collaboration seeks to equip individuals and organizations with the tools needed to adapt to rapid technological changes, particularly those driven by artificial intelligence. The partnership will focus on co-developing AI-powered learning products, […]

Aug 2, 2025

Technology

Lenovo Cuts Tech Delays to Boost Team Performance

Lenovo has initiated a major transformation in how it equips its global workforce, rolling out AI-ready devices through its internal deployment of the TruScale Device as a Service (DaaS) model. With over 77,000 employees across more than 100 countries, the company recognized the need to modernize its device management system to better support its predominantly […]

Aug 1, 2025

Employment

Microsoft Study Identifies 40 Jobs Most Vulnerable to AI Chatbots

A recent study by Microsoft has identified 40 occupations that are most likely to be reshaped—or in some cases, replaced—by AI-powered chatbots such as Copilot and ChatGPT. Drawing insights from over 200,000 anonymized interactions with Microsoft’s Copilot chatbot in the United States, the research offers a granular view of how generative AI is already influencing […]

Jul 31, 2025

Technology

Government Launches AI for India 2.0 to Democratize AI Education

On July 15, 2023, coinciding with World Youth Skills Day, the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) launched the AI for India 2.0 Programme, a free online training initiative aimed at equipping India’s youth with foundational skills in Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML). The programme is a joint effort between Skill India […]

Jul 24, 2025

Jobs

Skill India Assistant Launched to Expand Access to Skilling

Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) has launched the Skill India Assistant (SIA)—an AI-powered chatbot developed in collaboration with Meta and the National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC). The initiative marks a significant step in India’s journey toward becoming a global skill capital, leveraging open-source artificial intelligence to reach underserved populations. Skill India Assistant: A […]

Jul 22, 2025