Trapit Bansal, an IIT-Kanpur alumnus and former OpenAI researcher, has officially joined Meta's newly established Superintelligence Labs (MSL). Bansal’s hiring is part of Meta’s aggressive push to develop artificial general intelligence (AGI) and rival industry giants like OpenAI, Google DeepMind, and Anthropic. As part of his new role, Bansal will bring his expertise in deep learning, meta-learning, and natural language processing to help Meta

In a historic move for the US tech sector, Texas Instruments (TI) has announced a massive investment of over $60 billion to boost domestic semiconductor manufacturing. This investment, set to roll out across seven fabrication plants in Texas and Utah, marks the largest such commitment in foundational chipmaking on American soil. The company expects the expansion to generate over 60,000 jobs and strengthen the country’s ability to produce critical compone

Microsoft is reportedly preparing to lay off thousands of employees in its global sales division by the end of June 2025. The move is part of a larger corporate restructuring effort that aligns with the company’s push toward greater integration of artificial intelligence. The layoffs are expected to coincide with the end of Microsoft’s fiscal year on June 30 and follow a similar trend seen in previous years. Sources close to the matter told Bloombe

The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has announced a major recruitment drive for 6,180 Technician positions for the 2025–26 session. This large-scale opportunity will see candidates across India applying for 180 posts of Technician Grade 1 Signal and 6,000 posts under Technician Grade 3. The official notification (CEN 02/2025) will be available by June 27, while online applications will open from June 28 and continue till July 28, 2025.

The Indian Army has officially released the Agniveer General Duty (GD) 2025 admit card, allowing registered candidates to download their hall tickets for the upcoming Common Entrance Examination (CEE). The exam is scheduled to be conducted from June 30 to July 3, 2025, under the Agnipath scheme, which recruits youth for four years of service in the armed forces. Candidates appearing for the GD exam can download their ad

At the VivaTech 2025 summit in Paris, Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang addressed growing concerns over artificial intelligence (AI) and job displacement. Contrary to alarming forecasts from other tech leaders, Huang stated that AI will indeed transform every job but won’t result in mass unemployment. Speaking directly to recent warnings by Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei who predicted AI might eliminate nearly half of all entry-level white-collar jobs Huang dismissed

Amazon, the company that once revolutionized the book industry, is now downsizing its very own Books division. The tech giant has laid off fewer than 100 employees from units that include the Kindle e-reader business and the Goodreads review platform. This marks the latest in a string of layoffs intended to streamline operations and align with Amazon’s new business roadmap. A spokesperson confirmed that the dec

A recent United Nations report warns that artificial intelligence could reshape the job market dramatically within the next five years. From drivers to coders, eight major job roles could be either transformed or entirely replaced by AI-powered tools, sparking both concern and optimism in equal measure. The UN Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) states that up to 40% of global jobs may be impacted by AI by 2

Microsoft has laid off over 300 employees in a new round of job cuts this week, marking another major workforce reduction just weeks after the company slashed 6,000 roles. The move, reported by Bloomberg, is part of Microsoft’s ongoing operational restructuring as the company intensifies its focus on artificial intelligence (AI) and automation technologies. According to a regulatory filing reviewed by Bloomberg

A major workforce reduction has been implemented by one of the leading professional networking platforms, as it confirmed the layoff of 281 employees across various offices in California. The layoffs took effect earlier this month and impact several of the company’s locations throughout the state. According to a recent workforce adjustment notice, the largest number of job losses occurred at the company’s Mountain View office, where 159 employees were let go. The San F

Tech giant IBM has laid off approximately 8,000 employees, with a significant portion of the job cuts reportedly targeting the company’s Human Resources (HR) department. The sweeping layoffs are believed to be directly tied to IBM’s increased adoption of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in its internal operations. The announcement comes shortly after reports revealed that IBM had already replaced 200 HR roles with AI agents capable of automating tasks such as sorting informa

 In a startling reflection of today’s rapidly shifting tech landscape, Microsoft’s latest round of layoffs has targeted the very employees who helped the company advance its artificial intelligence ambitions. According to a report by CNBC, the company cut around 6,000 jobs globally, with over 40% of the layoffs in Washington state affecting software engineers many of whom had been actively integrating AI into Microsoft's development processes. Bloomberg’s

In a decisive move to boost economic development and job creation, Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu has approved investment proposals worth ₹33,000 crore during the sixth meeting of the State Investment Promotion Board (SIPB). The approvals span across 19 major projects and are expected to generate 35,000 new jobs in key sectors such as energy, tourism, IT, and electronics. The meeting, held at the Secretariat, marks a strategic continuation of the government's push fo

When Ali Shirkhodaei arrived in the United States from Iran in 2006, he had no idea how difficult life would be as a new immigrant, even with a molecular biology degree. At 28 years old, he faced a long and discouraging year of unemployment, struggling to land any job in a foreign land. But what he did know was that he wanted to build a life that reflected the kindness he grew up with in the streets of Tehran. Almost two decades later, that spirit continues to define his journey, now as the o

Amazon has confirmed that it is laying off 100 employees from its Devices and Services division in a strategic move aimed at streamlining operations and improving team efficiency. The affected units include some of Amazon’s most recognizable brands such as the Alexa voice assistant, Echo smart speakers, Ring video doorbells, and Zoox, the company’s autonomous vehicle initiative. The announcement was made by Amazon spokesperson Kristy Schmidt, who explained that the decis

In a major move that reflects the rapidly evolving role of artificial intelligence in corporate structures, IBM has begun replacing a portion of its human resources team with AI-powered agents. This decision, confirmed by IBM CEO Arvind Krishna, has led to the automation of tasks previously handled by approximately 200 HR employees. The shift is part of IBM's broader automation push to streamline internal workflows and reduce time spent on routine, manual tasks. Though this chan

As industries rapidly evolve under the influence of automation, artificial intelligence, and digital transformation, the engineering world is undergoing a parallel shift. The engineers of 2025 and beyond will be expected to bring a blend of traditional technical knowledge and next-generation competencies to the table. The days when engineering jobs were confined to design labs or construction sites are long gone. Today’s engineering roles span across data centers, AI startups, renewable en

New Jersey residents looking for employment support now have access to a broad array of tools and services that can simplify the job search process and help them find opportunities more efficiently. The state government has made significant strides in consolidating its employment services under one roof, aiming to assist job seekers at all stages of their search, from initial exploration to application and placement. These services cater to a wide variety of needs, including general job searches

As Artificial Intelligence (AI) continues to reshape the global workforce, a surprising perspective has emerged from Jack Clark, co-founder of the AI research company Anthropic. In a recent episode of the "Conversations with Tyler" podcast, Clark delved into which professions are most likely to resist disruption by AI and his answers may not be what most people expect. Clark, who previously worked with OpenAI and comes from a humanities background, highlighted that many ha

In a continuing effort to protect its citizens from job scam networks in Southeast Asia, the Government of India has successfully repatriated four more Indian nationals trapped in the notorious Myawaddy cyber-scam compounds along the Myanmar–Thailand border. The Embassy of India in Yangon announced that it worked closely with Myanmar authorities to facilitate exit permits and bring the individuals safely from Hpa-An to Yangon, before flying them back to India. These individu