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Updated on: Oct 2025
Opendoor to Cut 85% of Staff, Chairman Calls Company “Bloated”
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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 […]

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AI Helps Livspace Speed Up Hiring and Improve Cultural Fit
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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. […]

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Google Mandates Use of Internal AI Models for Coding Tasks
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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 […]

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Debate Over BOT Policy After Accenture Staff Receives Offer
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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 […]

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

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

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

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AWS CEO Warns Against Replacing Junior Employees with AI
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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 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 […]

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Will AI Make Your Manager Obsolete — or More Human?
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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 […]

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IgniteTech CEO Replaces 80% of Staff Over AI Resistance
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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 […]

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Facial Recognition Cameras to Track Government Staff in Odisha
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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 […]

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

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