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  • Simon Willison’s Weblog: Talking AI and jobs with Natasha Zouves for News Nation

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    Source URL: https://simonwillison.net/2025/May/30/ai-and-jobs-with-natasha-zouves/#atom-everything Source: Simon Willison’s Weblog Title: Talking AI and jobs with Natasha Zouves for News Nation Feedly Summary: I was interviewed by News Nation’s Natasha Zouves about the very complicated topic of how we should think about AI in terms of threatening our jobs and careers. I previously talked with Natasha two years…

  • Slashdot: AI May Already Be Shrinking Entry-Level Jobs In Tech, New Research Suggests

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    Source URL: https://slashdot.org/story/25/05/28/2239206/ai-may-already-be-shrinking-entry-level-jobs-in-tech-new-research-suggests?utm_source=rss1.0mainlinkanon&utm_medium=feed Source: Slashdot Title: AI May Already Be Shrinking Entry-Level Jobs In Tech, New Research Suggests Feedly Summary: AI Summary and Description: Yes Summary: The report highlights a significant shift in hiring trends within the tech industry, driven by the rise of AI. There’s a notable reduction in hiring recent college graduates and…

  • Slashdot: Duolingo Faces Massive Social Media Backlash After ‘AI-First’ Comments

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    Source URL: https://tech.slashdot.org/story/25/05/25/0347239/duolingo-faces-massive-social-media-backlash-after-ai-first-comments Source: Slashdot Title: Duolingo Faces Massive Social Media Backlash After ‘AI-First’ Comments Feedly Summary: AI Summary and Description: Yes Summary: The text discusses Duolingo’s recent shift towards an “AI-first” policy spearheaded by CEO Luis von Ahn, resulting in the phasing out of human contractors. This move has led to significant public backlash,…

  • The Register: Foxconn chair predicts AI will end manufacturers’ search for cheap labor

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    Source URL: https://go.theregister.com/feed/www.theregister.com/2025/05/20/foxconn_chair_ai_manufacturing_predictions/ Source: The Register Title: Foxconn chair predicts AI will end manufacturers’ search for cheap labor Feedly Summary: Urges world leaders to pay attention because he’s already building factories in which GenAI is acing scutwork Computex Foxconn chair Young Li has predicted the combination of generative AI and robotics will destroy low-end manufacturing…

  • Slashdot: IBM CEO Says AI Has Replaced Hundreds of Workers But Created New Programming, Sales Jobs

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    Source URL: https://slashdot.org/story/25/05/07/143250/ibm-ceo-says-ai-has-replaced-hundreds-of-workers-but-created-new-programming-sales-jobs?utm_source=rss1.0mainlinkanon&utm_medium=feed Source: Slashdot Title: IBM CEO Says AI Has Replaced Hundreds of Workers But Created New Programming, Sales Jobs Feedly Summary: AI Summary and Description: Yes Summary: The statement discusses IBM’s strategic use of AI to replace certain human resources roles and its impact on hiring practices within the company. This insight is…

  • Slashdot: Duolingo Will Replace Contract Workers With AI

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    Source URL: https://news.slashdot.org/story/25/04/29/0049233/duolingo-will-replace-contract-workers-with-ai?utm_source=rss1.0mainlinkanon&utm_medium=feed Source: Slashdot Title: Duolingo Will Replace Contract Workers With AI Feedly Summary: AI Summary and Description: Yes Summary: Duolingo is shifting to an “AI-first” approach, indicating a pivot away from human contractors towards automation and AI in various operational aspects, including hiring and performance reviews. This transition aims to enhance productivity and…

  • Cloud Blog: A New Era of Innovation: Public Sector Highlights from Next ‘25

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    Source URL: https://cloud.google.com/blog/topics/public-sector/a-new-era-of-innovation-public-sector-highlights-from-next-25/ Source: Cloud Blog Title: A New Era of Innovation: Public Sector Highlights from Next ‘25 Feedly Summary: We’re at an inflection point right now, where every industry and entire societies are witnessing sweeping change, with AI as the driving force. This isn’t just about incremental improvements, it’s about total transformation. The public…

  • Cloud Blog: 229 things we announced at Google Cloud Next 25 – a recap

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    Source URL: https://cloud.google.com/blog/topics/google-cloud-next/google-cloud-next-2025-wrap-up/ Source: Cloud Blog Title: 229 things we announced at Google Cloud Next 25 – a recap Feedly Summary: Google Cloud Next 25 took place this week and we’re all still buzzing! It was a jam-packed week in Las Vegas complete with interactive experiences, including more than 10 keynotes and spotlights, 700 sessions,…

  • Slashdot: Fake Job Seekers Are Flooding US Companies

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    Source URL: https://slashdot.org/story/25/04/09/0134223/fake-job-seekers-are-flooding-us-companies?utm_source=rss1.0mainlinkanon&utm_medium=feed Source: Slashdot Title: Fake Job Seekers Are Flooding US Companies Feedly Summary: AI Summary and Description: Yes Summary: The rise of fake job seekers using AI tools presents a significant security threat to U.S. companies, particularly in industries vulnerable to cybersecurity risks. This trend highlights the necessity for vigilance in hiring processes…