Tag: Tech Industry
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Apple Loses Another AI Exec to Meta as Siri Revamp Looms
Overview: Another AI shake-up at Apple The competition for AI talent intensified this week as Apple confirmed that Ke Yang, the executive steering Apple’s AI-driven web search efforts, is moving to Meta. The move, reported by Bloomberg, adds to a string of departures from Apple’s AI and machine learning (AIML) team as the company gears…
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Apple Loses AI Exec to Meta: Siri AI Battle Heats Up
Apple loses another AI executive to Meta as talent churn hits AI push In a move that underscores the intense competition for AI talent, Apple has again seen a key leader depart for Meta. Ke Yang, the Apple executive charged with steering the iPhone maker’s AI-driven web search efforts, is reportedly heading to Meta, according…
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Infosys Taps Employees for Talent Hunt, Offering Cash Rewards to Spur Referrals
Infosys Mobilizes Employee Referrals to Accelerate Lateral Hiring Infosys, the Bengaluru-based software giant and India’s second-largest IT exporter, has turned to its own workforce to fuel a broader hiring push. In an internal drive, the company is urging employees to refer candidates for a wide range of open roles across its India development centres. The…
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Dungeons & Dragons Expands to Montreal with a New Video Game Studio
Montreal Becomes Home to Wizards of the Coast’s New Studio The world of Dungeons & Dragons is expanding its footprint in North America with a new video game studio set to open in Montreal. The project, led by Wizards of the Coast, would create about 200 direct jobs across development, art, quality assurance, and ancillary…
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AI Talent Recruitment Goes Big: Billion-Dollar Bids Reshape Tech Careers
A new era of AI talent recruitment The market for AI experts is turning into a star-driven arena where top researchers and engineers are courted with offers that resemble multimillion-dollar athlete contracts. Reports and industry chatter suggest that some AI talents are being approached as coveted prize players, with compensation packages that can reach hundreds…
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The AI Talent Arms Race: Zuckerberg Bets Billions to Recruit AI Stars
The AI Talent Arms Race Reaches New Heights In the current tech climate, AI experts are not just researchers or software engineers — they are prized athletes in a high-stakes game. Companies that once competed on product features now compete on access to the best AI minds. The discourse around who is hiring whom has…
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AI Talent Recruitment Turns Tech Giants into Sports Scouts
The new recruitment frontier: AI talent treated like star athletes In today’s tech market, AI talent is being courted with the fervor and spectacle once reserved for sports stars. The biggest names in tech compete to recruit the brightest minds in artificial intelligence, with high-profile offers making headlines and reshaping career expectations for engineers and…
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Apple Urges EU to Revoke Digital Markets Act
Introduction to Apple’s Dissent On Thursday, Apple made a significant move by urging the European Union (EU) to repeal the Digital Markets Act (DMA), a regulation set to come into force in 2024. This act aims to curb the monopolistic practices of large tech companies. Apple, headquartered in Cupertino, California, has expressed concerns that the…
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Apple Calls for Revocation of Digital Markets Act in Brussels
Introduction In a bold move, Apple has officially urged the European Commission to revoke the Digital Markets Act (DMA), contending that the legislation undermines user experience and poses risks previously mitigated by their services. This reaction stems from Apple’s long-standing concern regarding regulatory pressures that they believe threaten their operational model and the functionalities offered…
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The $100,000 Visa Chaos: Trump’s Impact on H1-B Workers
Introduction The recent announcement from former President Donald Trump regarding the H1-B visa fees has sent shockwaves through the business community, particularly in the tech sector. The sudden decree, which imposes a staggering fee of $100,000 for H1-B visas, has raised concerns about job security, operational costs, and the overall economic landscape. Understanding the H1-B…