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Mozilla Foundation Confirms Layoffs, Eliminates Advocacy Division
Mozilla Foundation axes 30 percent of its staff, and is eliminating its Advocacy Division that fights for free and open Internet
Amazon Boss Denies Return To Office Mandate Is ‘Backdoor...
CEO Andy Jassy tells Amazon staff that the recent 5-day in-office mandate is not meant to be “a backdoor layoff”
Donald Trump Election Victory, And Implications For Tech Sector
Victory of Donald Trump in the US Presidential election and the potential implications for the tech industry
Is the Digital Transformation of Businesses Complete?
Digital transformation is an ongoing journey, requiring continuous adaptation, strong leadership, and skilled talent to stay competitive in a digital world.
Nadella’s Microsoft Pay Jumps 63 Percent In Spite Of Incentive...
Microsoft chief Satya Nadella sees pay soar 63 percent for latest financial year, even though he requested cut to cash incentive
Silicon In Focus Podcast: A New Age of Cyberculture?
In this episode, we delve into the ever-evolving digital world and its profound impact on our lives. From the latest trends in technology and innovation to the cultural shifts sparked by our online interactions, we explore the intersection of cyberspace and society.
AWS Tells Staff To Leave If They Don’t Wish To Return To Office
Head of Amazon Web Services reportedly tells staff to leave if they don't like controversial new 5-day-per-week in-office policy
TikTok’s ByteDance Fires Intern For Allegedly Sabotaging AI...
ByteDance sacks intern for allegedly sabotaging the training of an internal artificial intelligence (AI) project
Meta Axes Staff At WhatsApp, Instagram, Reality Labs – Report
Meta has reportedly begun laying off staff across various departments, but as of yet there is no word on actual numbers being let go
TikTok Cuts Hundreds Of Jobs In Favour Of AI – Report
ByteDance's TikTok is laying off up to 500 employees as it moves to greater use of AI for content moderation
Battery Maker Northvolt To Replace Plant Boss, Amid Difficulties
Difficulties continue for Northvolt, as head of Europe's first lithium-ion gigafactory steps down with immediate effect
The Age of Virtual Assistants
Discover how virtual assistants, powered by AI and innovative technology, are transforming industries and personal productivity. From Siri's debut to advanced voice assistants, explore their growing impact on customer experiences, ethical considerations, and the future of work.
Digitally Curious
In Digitally Curious, Andrew Grill explores emerging technologies like AI, blockchain, and quantum computing, offering a practical guide for businesses and individuals to embrace digital transformation and stay competitive in a rapidly evolving world. Learn how curiosity can become your greatest asset in the digital age.
Government Nationalises One Of UK’s Last Semiconductor Factories
Saved from closure. Ministry of Defence acquires chip factory in County Durham responsible for semiconductors for defence industry
OpenAI To Remove Non-Profit Control – Report
Restructuring plan for OpenAI's core business will turn it into a 'for-profit benefit corporation', amid funding drive
More OpenAI Exec Departures Amid Fundraising, Restructuring
All change again at OpenAI, as CTO and two other senior executives depart, amid a corporate restructure and huge fund raising effort
The secrets to Developing a High-Performing Data Team
Building a high-performing data team is key to leveraging data for better decision-making. By balancing technical skills with soft skills, fostering continuous learning, and aligning work with business goals, companies can create teams that generate impactful insights and drive meaningful business outcomes.
Samsung Warns Striking Workers In India Of No Pay, Possible...
Industrial dispute of Samsung workers in India escalates, as tech giant warns of no pay and potential terminations
AI Excites But Stresses CIOs, IDC Expereo Finds
Impact and pressures of artificial intelligence (AI) on corporate executives revealed in new research from IDC and Expereo
Intel To Spin Off Foundry Unit As Independent Subsidiary
Turnaround latest. Intel Foundry to become independent subsidiary, while chip factory construction in Germany and Poland will be paused
GenAI Shopping: Revolutionising Retail Experiences
Discover how Generative AI is transforming the retail experience with personalised interactions, AI-powered search, and dynamic product customisation.
Microsoft Cuts Hundreds Of Gaming Staff
Post Activision - Microsoft Gaming confirms it will axe 650 employees, after thousands of job losses earlier this year
Samsung India Workers Strike, Amid Report Of Overseas Job Cuts
Hundreds of Samsung workers in India continue their strike action over wage demands. Meanwhile report suggests heavy job layoffs
AWS To Invest £8 Billion In UK, Amid Cloud AI Expansion
Government touts £8 billion investment in UK by Amazon Web Services (AWS), to support estimated 14,000 jobs
Elon Musk’s X Head Of Global Affairs Resigns
X's global affairs head, Nick Pickles, confirms departure after a decade working at the platform previously known as Twitter
CMA Halts Probe Into Microsoft’s Inflection AI Staff Hiring
British competition regulator closes investigation into Microsoft's hiring of Inflection AI staff, which it deems a “merger”
Intel Questioned By US Senator Over Job Cuts After $20bn Grant, Loans
Intel CEO questioned by republican senator on 15,000 job cuts, after chip giant being awarded $20bn US grant
Apple Axes Jobs In Digital Services Group – Report
Tech giant Apple reportedly cuts 100 jobs in its digital services group, with sources citing a shift in internal priorities
Klarna Says AI Chatbots Helped Remove 1,200 Positions
Should it be boasting? Klarna says it has hundreds of jobs have been trimmed from workforce thanks to AI chatbots