New research has found implementing AI tools across various business functions is likely to reduce human workforces over the next five years. The survey from Adecco of senior-level execs from 2,000 large companies worldwide alluded to AI’s negative impacts on
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Cisco launches AI job consortium to see which roles will be most affected by AI
Cisco has joined forces with Accenture, Eightfold, Google, IBM, Indeed, Intel, Microsoft, and SAP to announce the AI-Enabled Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Workforce Consortium. In collaboration with and supported advisors including the American Federation of Labor and Congress of
Watch out managers – AI might be coming for your jobs too
New research from investment banking firm Jefferies (via The Register) found nearly half of US office workers are concerned that artificial intelligence may replace their jobs. Already hailed as the technology that can revolutionize time-consuming, repetitive and mundane tasks, a
Amazon really wants startups to use AI models including Anthropic – and it’s giving away free credits to all
Amazon Web Services (AWS) has unveiled new plans to support AI startups, particularly those partnered with Y Combinator, by setting aside $500,000 in credits per startup for Amazon Bedrock. Previously, AWS provided startups partnered with Activate Provider with $100,000 in
Indeed reckons AI will add the human touch back into recruiting
In an effort to take on the likes of LinkedIn, which has recently received several AI injections thanks to its ownership by Microsoft, fellow job search and recruitment site Indeed has revealed a swathe of AI features. Smart Sourcing, a
Broadcom says complaints about VMware rising prices, subscriptions are unfair
Ever since Broadcom finalized its acquisition of VMware late in 2023, the virtualization company has undergone some pretty seismic shifts and controversial changes, including the termination of perpetual licenses. Complaints about the rising costs associated with being a VMware customer
US government wants AI companies to improve their energy usage
As the demand for electricity to power artificial intelligence data centers continues to rise, the US government is engaging in discussions with tech companies to address sustainability concerns. A report from Axios claims Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm is driving efforts
Adobe says its Windows apps won’t use AI to auto-scan your documents
Adobe has recently faced scrutiny over concerns that its AI features within Acrobat and Reader may be secretly scanning documents. However, according to Windows Latest, citing a response from the company, that’s not the case. The confusion stems from Adobe
Google’s non-profit arm launches AI accelerator to fund the next big thing
Google.org, Google’s charitable arm, has unveiled a new initiative to support nonprofit organizations in harnessing the power of generative AI technology for impactful projects. The Google.org Accelerator: Generative AI program is designed to help nonprofits develop new solutions to address
White House demands all government agencies must appoint an AI officer to help mitigate risks
The White House has unveiled a major policy update that marks a major step in the battle to ensure safe AI across the states, following plenty of other policy adjustments and introductions in recent months. The policy, a response to