AI & Tech

Analytics India Magazine · 3 weeks ago

India’s Data Centre Expansion Drives Hiring Across Technical and Non-Technical Roles

India’s data centre expansion is creating employment opportunities across technology, engineering, management, sales and project management. At the same time, recent hiring growth has been stronger across several non-technology occupations, while technology job postings have declined in recent months.

GlobeNewswire · 3 weeks ago

Paychex Launches WISE Hire to Accelerate AI-Powered Recruiting

Paychex has launched WISE Hire, an AI-powered recruiting solution designed to automate sourcing, screening, scheduling and other hiring tasks while keeping employers in control of final decisions. The company says the solution can help businesses hire qualified talent four times faster on average.

Reuters · 3 weeks ago

Verizon to Invest $70 Million in Nationwide AI Training Initiative

Verizon is investing $70 million in a nationwide AI training initiative aimed at job seekers, small businesses and educators. The program will work with nonprofit organizations and use training resources from major technology companies.

Yahoo Finance · 3 weeks ago

Amazon Reaches Out to Former Employees for AI and Cloud Jobs

Amazon is reaching out to former employees, including some who were laid off, for opportunities in AI and cloud computing. The company says rehiring former workers is an established practice driven by available positions and staffing needs.

Reuters · 3 weeks ago

Workers Challenge Workday Over Alleged Bias in AI-Powered Hiring

A group of job applicants is seeking class-action status in a lawsuit alleging that Workday's AI-powered hiring tools can produce discriminatory outcomes. The case is testing how employment discrimination laws may apply when automated recruitment software is involved.

Business Wire · 3 weeks ago

Rippling Launches AI Lab in Bengaluru, Expands AI Engineering and Hiring

Rippling has launched an AI Lab in Bengaluru focused on research and engineering for its AI platform. The company is also expanding its India workforce and hiring across AI research, machine learning, backend and platform engineering.

Business Today · 3 weeks ago

AI-Exposed US Jobs See 46% Rise in Advertised Pay as AI-Linked Layoffs Increase

Advertised salaries for the most AI-exposed US occupations have risen 46% since 2021, even as employers announce layoffs linked to artificial intelligence.

Reuters · 4 weeks ago

Applied Materials Announces $5 Billion India Investment Over Next Decade

Applied Materials plans to invest $5 billion in India over the next decade, focusing on research, supply-chain expansion and workforce development as the country advances its semiconductor ambitions.

Fintech News Singapore · 4 weeks ago

Singapore Launches 200+ AI Courses With Access to Selected Premium Tools

Singapore has introduced more than 200 AI courses, a six-month subscription to selected premium AI tools, and new career and workforce support services through the Skills and Workforce Development Agency.

Reuters · 1 month ago

Goldman Sachs Opens New Bellevue Engineering Office to Strengthen AI and Cloud Focus

Goldman Sachs has opened a new engineering office in Bellevue, Washington, with more than 125 employees focused on AI and cloud transformation as the bank continues to expand its technology capabilities.

India Today · 1 month ago

AI Hiring Demand in India Climbs 30% as Employers Prioritise AI-Ready Skills

AI-related talent demand in India has risen around 30% from last year, with employers increasingly seeking professionals who can combine AI skills with existing expertise and apply the technology to real business needs.

CBRE · 1 month ago

AI to Slow Office Job Growth in New Zealand, but Employment and Demand Expected to Rise

AI adoption is expected to slow office-based employment growth in New Zealand, but CBRE says jobs and office space demand should continue to increase. The impact is expected to vary depending on the types of occupations concentrated in different office markets.

India Today · 1 month ago

India’s Data Centre Expansion Could Create Jobs Beyond the Server Room

India’s expanding data-centre infrastructure could create employment opportunities well beyond the facilities themselves, with AI, cloud, cybersecurity and related industries expected to benefit from the wider ecosystem.

Moneycontrol · 1 month ago

AI Exposure Linked to Declining Employment Among Young Workers, Stanford Study Finds

A Stanford study found that employment among workers aged 22 to 25 declined in highly AI-exposed occupations, while jobs in less AI-exposed roles grew over the same period

Reuters · 1 month ago

Meta's AI-Driven Workforce Restructuring Plan Faces Setbacks

Meta explored a major AI-driven workforce transformation that could have significantly reduced the size of some teams. While the company carried out a 10% workforce reduction, plans for a later round of restructuring were canceled as employee concerns grew and AI technology failed to deliver all of the expected product

ABC11 / WTVD · 1 month ago

AI Growth and Data Centers Are Influencing Career Paths and Workforce Demand

Artificial intelligence is influencing students' career decisions while the rapid expansion of data centers is increasing demand for construction and infrastructure workers. The shift is creating new opportunities but also raising questions about job displacement, workforce shortages and the long-term impact of AI deve

Axios · 1 month ago

AI Changes How CEOs Talk About Layoffs

As concerns about AI and employment grow, companies are becoming more careful about linking artificial intelligence directly to layoffs. Experts say clear communication and a consistent explanation of workforce changes are becoming increasingly important.

Axios · 1 month ago

New York Launches AI Workforce Initiative Focused on Women

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul has launched listening sessions examining AI's impact on workers, beginning with a focus on how women may be affected by job disruptions.

The Guardian · 1 month ago

AI Hiring Tools Face Legal Scrutiny Over Bias and Lack of Transparency

The growing use of AI in hiring is triggering legal challenges over alleged discrimination, hidden applicant assessments and a lack of transparency in how automated systems influence employment decisions.

ETHRWorld / Economic Times · 1 month ago

AI Disruption Leaves China’s Software Workers Facing Layoffs and Job Insecurity

AI adoption is reshaping China’s software industry, with layoffs and job insecurity rising as companies use coding tools to increase productivity and reduce reliance on some traditional programming roles.

Reuters · 2 months ago

Databricks Raises $5 Billion at $190 Billion Valuation as AI Investment Accelerates

Databricks has raised $5 billion at a $190 billion valuation as investor demand for AI-focused businesses remains strong. The company plans to use the funding to expand its enterprise AI and data products.

Reuters · 2 months ago

Inside Google’s Executive Changes Behind Its Major AI Reshuffle

Google is reshaping the leadership and structure of its AI division as it seeks to strengthen Gemini and compete more effectively with rivals. The changes have also raised concerns among employees about DeepMind’s autonomy and the growing influence of Google’s corporate structure.

Financial Times · 2 months ago

US Tech Sector Eliminates Nearly 140,000 Jobs as AI Investment Accelerates

US technology companies have cut nearly 140,000 jobs in 2026 while continuing record investment in artificial intelligence infrastructure. The trend reflects ongoing restructuring across major tech firms even as hiring grows at AI-focused companies.

Reuters · 2 months ago

Adecco Says AI Is Reshaping Jobs Rather Than Causing a Widespread Employment Crisis

Adecco Group says AI is changing the nature of work rather than causing large-scale job losses, urging employers to redesign roles and invest in workforce skills.