UPS, led by CEO Carol Tomé, is providing benefits to its laid-off employees, including pensions and healthcare. This move comes as other tech giants, such as Amazon under Andy Jassy, Intel, and Microsoft, are also reducing their workforces due to the impact of AI on certain roles. Walmart has recently cut around 1,500 US jobs, further exacerbating the job market challenges faced by American workers.
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/yourmoney/consumer/article-14873529/america-important-companies-ups-buyouts-slashes-jobs.htmlMicrosoft is replacing traditional sales roles with AI-focused engineers as part of its efforts to compete with OpenAI and Google. The company recently announced 9,000 job cuts, with many affected employees being replaced by "solutions engineers" who will focus on embedding Copilot into its services. This move highlights the growing importance of artificial intelligence in the tech industry.
https://indiatoday.in/technology/news/story/microsoft-to-replace-sales-roles-with-ai-focused-engineers-as-9000-employees-face-layoffs-2750601-2025-07-04OpenAI allegedly shut down its services for a week to prevent Meta from poaching its AI talent, according to reports. The move is seen as a strategic response by OpenAI to protect its intellectual property and prevent the loss of key employees. Meta has been accused of aggressively recruiting OpenAI's staff, including some who worked on the company's flagship language model, GPT-4. The exact reasons behind OpenAI's decision are not clear, but it is believed that the company wants to maintain its competitive edge in the rapidly evolving AI landscape.
https://www.livemint.com/technology/tech-news/did-openai-shut-down-for-a-week-to-stop-metas-ai-talent-poaching-spree-11751633198842.htmlIn Romania, as the country rolls out major digitalization projects, concerns over automated decision-making and data privacy are growing. The government's cloud initiative is being scrutinized amid increasing demands for regulation on responsible AI use. A significant number of young people, including those considered digital natives, are worried about how AI may access and utilize their personal information, with 71% of 18-24-year-olds expressing concern.
https://www.romania-insider.com/most-romanians-do-not-trust-ai-without-human-intervention-survey-showsIn Telangana, business school graduates are preferred by employers due to their strategic thinking and practical knowledge of AI tools. According to a recent global survey, companies value adaptability, the ability to use AI tools, and good judgment in new hires. Rachel Dammala, a city-based recruiter for a global consulting firm, notes that today's hires need to demonstrate these skills beyond just qualifications.
https://www.deccanchronicle.com/southern-states/telangana/employers-prefer-graduates-with-strategy-planning-ai-skills-1889422The Trump administration has criticized an app that uses AI to identify individuals who are not following COVID-19 protocols, while a new survey found that many Americans are allowing AI to make decisions for them. In the gaming world, Microsoft is taking on Nintendo in the handheld market, and US Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is launching a campaign to promote wearable technology. Meanwhile, an FBI arrest was made of a Washington Post editor who possessed child pornography, and a study suggests that using AI can reduce students' brain activity and memory. The US is also reportedly "dominating" in the field of artificial intelligence, according to President Trump.
https://www.foxnews.com/tech/new-capsule-device-lets-you-control-robots-your-entire-bodyA recent study warns that AI chatbots like ChatGPT and Perplexity could be used to send users to scam links, posing a risk to their online security. The study highlights the need for caution when interacting with these chatbots, as they can be manipulated to deceive users into divulging sensitive information or downloading malicious software.
https://www.livemint.com/technology/tech-news/ai-chatbots-like-chatgpt-and-perplexity-could-send-you-to-scam-links-warns-study-11751600193362.htmlDemand AI Group Inc., a rapidly growing demand generation company driven by AI, has opened its European headquarters in Dublin, its sixth global location since its creation. The company also announced the appointment of John Moran as Director General of European Operations, as part of its preparation for rapid expansion in Europe.
https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/demand-ai-group-abre-su-sede-europea-en-dublin-302498193.htmlCHAI AI, a Silicon Valley-based startup, has secured additional funding rounds, bringing its total investment to over $55M. Backed by individual investors Ken Howery and Bill Elmore, as well as companies CoreWeave and AMD, CHAI aims to build a platform for user-generated AI. With 10 million users and an ARR of $40M, the company has grown significantly since its launch in 2021, predating ChatGPT and Character AI.
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