In the past six months, there has been a noticeable shift in the job Market, indicating a white-collar recession. Workers with college degrees are finding themselves less in demand, while opportunities are growing for less-educated workers in sectors like food service, healthcare, and retail, with their wages rising faster than those of white-collar jobs. This ...
At the AI Agent & Copilot Summit, Microsoft executives highlighted the future of work centered around agentic technology. They discussed how businesses can leverage AI for autonomous operations and suggested a shift in employee evaluation, focusing on one’s ability to build and manage AI agents. Ray Smith, a Microsoft VP, outlined three transformation areas: enhancing ...
In the evolving landscape of work influenced by AI, employees need to embrace new skills and abandon outdated practices to increase their value. Christopher Lochhead, in a keynote with Cloud Wars co-founders, emphasized the importance of generating “net new” knowledge rather than relying on existing information. With AI capabilities transforming industries, those who adapt to ...
IBM is enhancing AI education through its new IBM SkillsBuild university strategy, aiming to close the skills gap in today’s workforce. With the increasing demand for AI skills, IBM will support 2 million learners globally through free training over three years. This initiative includes faculty training, online courses for students, and hands-on labs to help ...
In a recent discussion about the future of customer service, the focus was on what happens after successfully implementing AI for customer interactions. While AI can handle a significant portion of tasks, the role of humans remains crucial. With AI automating 85 percent of customer service, humans will focus on building relationships and managing exceptions ...
The impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on the job Market is a topic of debate. While some believe AI will generate millions of new jobs and enhance productivity, others fear it will eliminate significant employment sectors. Evidence so far is mixed, with industries seeing both job growth and reductions, particularly in white-collar roles. Businesses are ...
The integration of AI and cloud computing is reshaping industries and daily life. As businesses leverage data-driven decision-making, the need for skills in cloud and quantum computing, as well as AI, becomes vital. In an interview, Wipro’s CTO, Sandhya Arun, emphasizes how agentic AI can optimize processes and enhance operational efficiency. Extended reality (XR) technologies ...
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In today’s world, many skills are losing value, largely due to technological advancements and economic shifts. While India benefited in the 1990s by absorbing low-end jobs from the West, now the rise of AI is threatening even more roles. Companies like Google and OpenAI are launching powerful AI models that surpass human capabilities in various ...
In her latest column, Amy Lindgren explores the evolving landscape of artificial intelligence (AI) in the workplace. As demand for AI professionals continues to grow, she encourages readers to consider how their skills and interests might fit into this expanding field. While many associate AI jobs only with technology roles like coding, Lindgren highlights that ...
