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SAT Scores Resurface as Job Application Requirement
Some employers are asking job applicants for SAT scores, reviving a controversial hiring practice linked to socioeconomic bias.
The Hidden Cost of AI: Workers Spend Hours Correcting Automation Errors
Employees spend over six hours weekly correcting AI errors, a hidden cost that fuels job frustration and challenges assumptions about automation's productivity benefits.
AI Agents and Short-Form Video Reshape Hiring as Fika Jobs Raises $4M
Stockholm-based Fika Jobs raises $4M for a video-first hiring platform where AI agents interview candidates and short-form profiles replace resumes.
Enterprise AI Investment Reaches Measurable Returns, Google Cloud Reports
Google Cloud VP says companies are seeing ROI from AI, signaling a shift from pilots to production. This marks a potential tipping point for enterprise AI adoption.
AI Is Quietly Erasing the First Rung of the Career Ladder
New research shows generative AI is cutting entry-level jobs for young workers. The shift threatens the traditional training ground for careers.
ChatGPT Crosses Billion Monthly Users Amid Growing AI Skepticism
ChatGPT has become the fastest app to reach one billion monthly active users, surpassing Google Maps. The milestone arrives as public sentiment toward artificial intelligence shows signs of decline.
From Prison to Startup: How One Felon Built a Tech Company From Scratch
A former inmate shares his journey from addiction and prison to founding a tech startup. His story highlights the challenges and opportunities for felons in the tech industry.
Cybersecurity Defies AI Job Displacement Trends
While AI threatens many roles, cybersecurity hiring is booming. Experts say the field's complexity and need for human judgment keep demand high. Here's why cyber remains a safe bet.
The Developer Who Automated His Own Job Out of Existence
A developer automated his own role, raising questions about AI's impact on software engineering careers and the future of coding work.
Meta Employees Rush to Use Perks Before 8,000 Job Cuts Take Effect
Meta employees are cashing in on headphone stipends and other perks as layoffs loom. The company is cutting about 8,000 jobs.
US Tech Layoffs Hit Two-Year High as AI Drives 38,000 Job Cuts in May
Nearly 40,000 tech workers lost jobs in May, the highest monthly total in two years. Artificial intelligence is the most cited reason for the layoffs.
Steve Jobs on Why Coding Teaches Critical Thinking, Not Just Job Skills
Steve Jobs argued programming teaches how to think, not just technical skills. His quote resurfaces amid debates on coding education and AI's impact.
How Pull Requests Are Replacing Whiteboards in Tech Hiring
A growing number of tech companies are replacing traditional whiteboard interviews with real-world coding tasks using pull requests. This shift aims to evaluate candidates more fairly and accurately.
US Law Enforcement Targets 'Anti-Tech Extremism' as AI Backlash Intensifies
Federal agencies shift focus to surveil anti-technology extremists amid growing AI protests and attacks.
Worldcoin Layoffs Signal Trouble for Sam Altman's Iris-Scanning Venture
Worldcoin lays off staff amid regulatory battles over biometric data collection.
Public Opposition to AI Data Centers Grows as NIMBY Sentiment Spreads
A new survey shows Americans strongly oppose AI data centers near homes, citing noise, energy use and property value concerns. The backlash challenges Big Tech’s expansion plans.
YC-Backed Flick Seeks Front-End Engineer for AI Filmmaking Platform
YC-backed Flick is hiring a front-end engineer to build a collaborative platform for AI filmmaking, aiming to become the Figma of the industry.
AI Infrastructure Outpaces Human Understanding, Experts Warn
Rapid AI deployment creates a dangerous gap between infrastructure and workforce expertise. Standardization and education are critical to closing this divide.
AI Coding Tools Divide Developers as Adoption Surges Past Human Review
Anthropic's developer event reveals most coders now ship AI-written code without reading it. Critics outside the conference question the shift.
Ex-Tesla staff reveal FSD system still struggles with basic driving tasks
Former Tesla data labelers say Full Self-Driving frequently fails in real-world tests, contradicting Elon Musk's claims. Workers in Utah reviewed footage showing the system making routine errors.