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
IMF predicts AI will impact 40% of jobs worldwide, exacerbating inequality and social tensions
The effects will be felt more in advanced economies
The software engineer profession is under threat from AI and intense competition
"There's just so much f**king competition"
Duolingo lays off 10% of contract workers, partly due to AI
Expect this trend to continue
Troubled Cruise lays off about a quarter of its workforce, in cost-cutting move
Cruise is having a tough time right now
Employment expert warns that fully remote workers are most at risk of being replaced by AI
In-person interactions make your job safer, even if they're rare
Working with robots and AI could lead to human complacency, a.k.a. "social loafing"
Why work hard when a machine can pick up the slack?
Google is cutting back recruiting staff amid slower hiring pace
Mountain View is firing recruiters in order to ensure the company operates "efficiently"
Business leaders say Gen Z is unprepared for the workforce as they have poor communication skills and work ethic
Some managers avoid hiring recent grads
Arm launches education initiative to address skill shortage in the semiconductor industry
The Semiconductor Education Alliance aims to tackle the skills gap threatening technology progress
Most people don't want a company AI to do the hiring, firing, or promoting
Two-thirds of Americans would not want to work for an employer that uses an AI recruiter
A hot potato: Not only could AI take your job, but it might also decide whether you get another one. More companies are using the technology for hiring and other workplace decisions, but almost two-thirds of Americans would not want to apply for a position with an employer who uses AI to make hiring choices. And even more are opposed to AI making the final hiring decision.
Tech CEO praises worker for selling dog so they could return to the office
Another CEO shows what it takes to rise to the top