In the race for AI talent, companies create a confusing web of job titles
Rapid growth of artificial intelligence has left little time for standardization
Google tells some remote workers to return to the office or face termination
Google says get back or get lost
Microsoft tightens policies for low performers, adds voluntary exit plan
No internal transfers or rehiring for low performers for two years
Gen Z "digital natives" to be taught empathy, time management, and phone etiquette in soft skills program
Tech savvy but socially disconnected?
Bill Gates says AI will end doctor and teacher shortages, transform the future of work
He says AI will let people retire earlier as robots and algorithms take over critical roles
Google's DeepMind accused of paying AI staff to do nothing - as long as they don't work elsewhere
In a nutshell: Google's DeepMind is enforcing strict noncompete clauses and extended notice periods to limit its U.K.-based AI talent from joining competitors, a tactic that underscores the fierce competition for skilled professionals in the field. The measure has drawn criticism from former employees and industry insiders who argue they stifle innovation and limit career mobility in the sector.
Shopify CEO: justify new hires by proving AI can't do the job better
AI use will also become part of Shopify's performance and peer reviews
A hot potato: In another example of the impact AI is having on jobs, Shopify's CEO has issued a warning to the company's managers: show that AI can't do the job better than a human before hiring new workers. Shopify previously laid off staff after it started using generative AI to complete some customer support tasks.
Software engineers offer $10,000 reward to anyone who helps them land six-figure jobs
Desperate times call for desperate measures
WTF?! Finding a well-paid coding job is a lot harder today than it was a few years ago, thanks in no small part to AI. Securing one that comes with a six-figure salary is even more difficult, but a couple of software engineers believe they have the answer: offering $10,000 to anyone who can get them a software developer role that pays no less than $100,000 per year.
Will AI lead to shorter workweeks? Bill Gates, Elon Musk, and others say yes
Assuming it hasn't taken everyone's job
Developer faces decade in prison for installing kill switch in former employer's network
The switch was designed to trigger upon his termination
WTF?! It's tempting to consider getting revenge on a company for firing you. Creating a kill switch that crashes systems and locks thousands of employees out of their accounts, for example, might sound like sweet justice, but a developer who implemented this plan has been convicted of criminal sabotage and faces up to a decade in prison.
Sergey Brin says 60-hour in-office weeks are key to Google's AI push
Work to live or live to work?
A hot potato: Sergey Brin, the billionaire who co-founded Google alongside Larry Page in 1998, isn't the biggest believer in the idea of a work-life balance. He says that in order for Google to come out on top in the ultra-competitive AI industry, employees should work no fewer than 60 hours per week, which Brin calls the "sweet spot of productivity."
Software engineering job openings hit 5-year low amid industry shift
According to an analysis of Indeed job data
AI notetakers are changing meetings, but not everyone is on board
Efficiency or invasion of privacy?
Sam Altman's universal basic income experiment reveals benefits and limitations in addressing AI job losses
UBI isn't a silver bullet, according to a researcher
70% of surveyed employees in the UK believe AI is reshaping the workplace
Perceived benefits include increased efficiency and enhanced productivity
TSMC hit with lawsuit over alleged discrimination against American workers
Are Taiwanese workers favored by TSMC in the US?
Work-life balance wins as Australia embraces "right to disconnect" legislation
Some exceptions are made for emergencies and when communication is legally required
This Indian CEO champions the 70-hour grind, dismisses work-life balance as "Western" concept
Bhavish Aggarwal has also been urging Indians to ditch what he calls "Western" products
Anthropic CEO says a universal basic income isn't enough to address AI job losses
"If the technology goes fast, we'll have to figure it out fast"
Game developer's demand that employees have naked sauna sessions sparks controversy
Really diving into the character
Godfather of AI Geoffrey Hinton says universal basic income needed in face of AI-related job losses
Hinton repeated concerns about an AI-induced extinction-level event
International Monetary Fund warns AI "tsunami" could impact 6 out of 10 jobs in advanced economies
A hot potato: We're used to hearing warnings from industry experts about how AI will affect the jobs market, but the latest prediction carries extra weight as it comes from the head of the IMF. Dr. Kristalina Georgieva says AI is hitting the global labor market "like a tsunami," likely to impact 6 out of every 10 jobs in advanced economies.
California considers "right to disconnect" bill to prevent bosses contacting workers out of hours
Californians could soon have a better work-life balance
Meta is seeking chip engineers to develop new AI and ML specialized accelerators
The Facebook parent is struggling to get enough GPUs for its algorithm-crunching jobs