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Media industry
fromFast Company
2 days ago

Before Adobe Flash was terrible, it made YouTube great

Flash-enabled web video and interactivity propelled YouTube's rise, transforming internet entertainment and contributing to Google's acquisition and ongoing AI-era platform changes.
Artificial intelligence
fromBusiness Insider
2 days ago

Cisco exec says the slowdown in entry-level hiring is a 'total blip' and won't last

Entry-level hiring is experiencing a short-term slowdown as companies pause due to AI-driven role reshuffling, but demand for young talent remains long-term.
#design-leadership
Design
fromMedium
5 days ago

Why design agencies are dying & why integration matters to design's future

Design must operate as strategic, cross‑functional partners integrated into business, as the standalone creative agency model collapses under AI and shifting expectations.
#youth-unemployment
fromFortune
1 week ago
US news

Top economists and Jerome Powell agree that Gen Z's hiring nightmare is real-and it's not about AI eating entry-level jobs | Fortune

fromFortune
1 week ago
US news

Top economists and Jerome Powell agree that Gen Z's hiring nightmare is real-and it's not about AI eating entry-level jobs | Fortune

Careers
fromBusiness Insider
1 week ago

I made $1.2 million as a resume writer last year. AI has reduced my monthly income by about a third, and I'm thinking about a career pivot.

AI reduced Richard Lambert's resume-writing monthly income from about $105,000 in 2024 to roughly $70,000 by summer 2025, prompting him to expand skills.
Software development
fromInfoQ
1 week ago

The Myth of 100% Utilization: The Neuroscience of Productive Teams

High utilization of engineers is a deceptive metric; busyness doesn't equate to productive software delivery and risks treating people like cogs.
Business
fromBusiness Insider
2 weeks ago

PwC is cutting the number of grads it hires. The chief of its 25,000-person UK business explained why.

PwC UK reduced entry-level hiring to 1,300 from 1,500 this year due to a UK economic slowdown and AI-driven role changes.
fromDigiday
3 weeks ago

Overheard during the Digiday publisher town hall

I don't think we've necessarily seen a material change in the cadence of budget flow ... There's definitely shifts and changes - tariffs impact auto, tariffs impact everything. So as macro changes happen, that definitely has an impact on individual marketing plans. But I don't think it's materially - year-over-year - vastly different from where it was before.
Marketing tech
Marketing tech
fromCreative Bloq
4 weeks ago

The problem isn't your talented team, it's your janky workflow

Disorganized content infrastructure causes inefficiency, version errors, and burnout across marketing and creative teams, undermining campaigns despite increasing demand and AI-driven asset production.
UX design
fromMedium
1 month ago

"Data-driven" is dead

Data-driven design has become commoditized and replaceable; designers must move beyond process and metrics to reclaim distinctive, creative value.
fromappdevelopermagazine.com
9 months ago

College is not necessary for big tech jobs

In 2025, attracting top developers is more challenging than ever. A competitive pay package is table stakes, remote flexibility is expected, and AI is reshaping how teams operate and what engineers value. College isn't necessary for big tech jobs SignalFire's data reveals a new reality: a handful of companies have cracked the code to build cultures where top engineers flock to, stay, grow, and multiply their impact. These outliers have achieved something rare: both high talent density and high retention, at scale.
Business
E-Commerce
fromDigiday
1 month ago

Inside the C-Suite: Complex's new app is the future of its business, CEO says

AI-driven summaries and answer engines are pressuring publishers to pursue mobile apps that combine content, video, commerce, and exclusive experiences to reach audiences.
#job-market
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago
Mental health

3 tips for employees to manage their wellbeing in a challenging job environment, from EY's Chief Wellbeing Officer

fromFuturism
1 month ago
Artificial intelligence

AI Is Making It Nearly Impossible to Find a Well-Paying Job. Is This the World We Want?

fromFortune
1 month ago
US politics

Top economist Brad DeLong to recent college grads: Don't blame AI for job struggles-blame the sputtering economy

fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago
Mental health

3 tips for employees to manage their wellbeing in a challenging job environment, from EY's Chief Wellbeing Officer

fromFuturism
1 month ago
Artificial intelligence

AI Is Making It Nearly Impossible to Find a Well-Paying Job. Is This the World We Want?

fromFortune
1 month ago
US politics

Top economist Brad DeLong to recent college grads: Don't blame AI for job struggles-blame the sputtering economy

Remote teams
fromForbes
1 month ago

One In Three Employees Would Rather Clean A Toilet Than Ask For Help

Workers often avoid asking for help, indicating a decline in essential social skills necessary for future collaboration.
#job-loss
fromAxios
1 month ago
US politics

The next jobs downturn could mean an AI-induced purge of millions of workers

fromAxios
1 month ago
US politics

The next jobs downturn could mean an AI-induced purge of millions of workers

fromLogRocket Blog
1 month ago

Don't let AI erase the next generation of dev leaders - LogRocket Blog

AI is impacting engineering hiring by leading to significant layoffs, reduced hiring, and a shift toward relying on seasoned developers, sidelining junior engineers in the process.
Tech industry
US politics
fromAxios
1 month ago

Behind the Curtain: Democrats channel combative MAGA energy

Democrats are reshaping their image and agenda due to evolving media, a combative political mood, job impacts from AI, and an attention-driven economy.
#gen-z
fromFortune
1 month ago
Higher education

Ex-Google exec says degrees in law and medicine are a waste of time because they take so long to complete that AI will catch up by graduation

fromFortune
1 month ago
Careers

While AI wipes out entry level roles, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman says it's actually 'the most exciting time to be starting out one's career'

fromFortune
1 month ago
Tech industry

Goldman Sachs economist warns Gen Z tech workers are first on the chopping block as AI shows signs of shaking up the labor market

fromFortune
1 month ago
Higher education

Ex-Google exec says degrees in law and medicine are a waste of time because they take so long to complete that AI will catch up by graduation

fromFortune
1 month ago
Careers

While AI wipes out entry level roles, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman says it's actually 'the most exciting time to be starting out one's career'

fromFortune
1 month ago
Tech industry

Goldman Sachs economist warns Gen Z tech workers are first on the chopping block as AI shows signs of shaking up the labor market

from24/7 Wall St.
1 month ago

The Only AI Proof Stock Also Pays 6% Dividends

Microsoft is potentially set to experience a significant rise in profitability over the coming years, driven by AI-enabled cost reductions and enhanced AI-based product offerings.
Tech industry
Careers
fromFast Company
1 month ago

The secret to success in the AI Age: broadening yourself

Narrowing career identity may trap uniqueness within occupational stereotypes, undermining personal complexity and richness.
Artificial intelligence
fromAxios
1 month ago

AI is already replacing offshore jobs - with U.S. workers a long-term target

Organizations are replacing outsourced labor with AI tools rather than laying off internal staff.
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

How Gen Zers are landing roles in tech - or pivoting away

Kanika Mohan's journey illustrates the challenges faced by tech graduates amidst a hiring slowdown, highlighting the need to broaden job searches beyond traditional tech roles.
Higher education
Digital life
fromTheregister
1 month ago

Nabiha Syed remakes Mozilla Foundation in AI, Trump era

Mozilla Foundation aims to support an open, inclusive internet prioritizing people’s interests over corporations, amidst rapid technological changes.
Mental health
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

I'm a psychologist and concerned about how much my clients are using chatbots at work

Heavy reliance on AI tools may hinder communication skills, affecting interpersonal relationships crucial for career success.
#tech-layoffs
E-Commerce
fromAdExchanger
1 month ago

When The Trade Desk Dips, Ad Tech Drops | AdExchanger

TTD's declining earnings are negatively impacting the ad tech sector, raising concerns among investors.
#job-security
#layoffs
fromMedium
2 months ago
Artificial intelligence

CNBC: Companies Are Quietly Letting AI Drive Layoffs Behind the Scenes

fromMedium
2 months ago
Artificial intelligence

CNBC: Companies Are Quietly Letting AI Drive Layoffs Behind the Scenes

fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

AI will augment high-skilled jobs but hit clerical work hardest, Australia's government predicts

Jobs and Skills Australia's report indicates that generative AI will significantly automate routine clerical jobs while enhancing roles requiring high skill levels.
Online learning
#productivity
fromAxios
1 month ago

CEOs tighten their grip on workplace culture, dialing back flexibility

If a self-directed, virtual, or hybrid work schedule is essential for you to manage your career aspirations and life challenges, you will have a difficult time aligning your priorities with those of the company and the culture we aim to establish.
Remote teams
fromAdExchanger
1 month ago

Why Human Voices Still Matter In The Age Of AI | AdExchanger

Human-made content will remain crucial as consumer information sources, with human expression increasingly valued amid the rise of AI-generated outputs.
Digital life
Marketing tech
fromForbes
1 month ago

Why Blockchain Is Needed Now That AI Is Predicted To Kill The Internet

AI may undermine online trust, impacting how people engage with digital content.
fromMarTech
1 month ago

AI convenience is replacing durable marketing strategy with disposable thinking | MarTech

Participants with the strongest, most distributed neural networks (i.e., they used more of their brain) didn't use technology. The more technology participants used, the less they used their brains.
Marketing
Tech industry
fromTechCrunch
1 month ago

The computer science dream has become a nightmare | TechCrunch

Unemployment rates for recent computer science graduates have surged, with many facing extreme difficulties in finding jobs.
Business
fromAxios
1 month ago

AI and Trump put squeeze on consulting firms as industry's post-pandemic boom fades

The consulting industry faces disruptions from government cuts and AI innovations, leading to a potential crash.
Higher education
fromFast Company
1 month ago

5 secrets for breaking through the entry-level job 'glass floor'

Fresh graduates are navigating one of the toughest job markets in years, facing high unemployment and competition from AI.
fromPhys
1 month ago

New survey reveals shifting work landscape regarding hybrid work and AI use

74% of Orange County workers are satisfied with their work. 52% of workers desire a hybrid work schedule most or all of the time. 71% of workers find AI helpful, with 57% saying it makes them more productive.
Remote teams
fromFortune
1 month ago

Stunning new data reveals 140% layoff spike in July, with almost half connected to AI and 'technological updates'

Employers across the U.S. announced 62,075 job cuts in July, a 29% increase from June and a 140% surge over July 2024, ending the typical midsummer lull.
Artificial intelligence
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

Breaking Free: AI and the End of Work as Our Identity

Society equates identity with jobs, compelling individuals to prioritize productivity and titles over personal fulfillment.
Digital life
fromTechCrunch
1 month ago

Google denies AI search features are killing website traffic | TechCrunch

Google states that overall organic click volume to websites remains stable despite concerns over AI search features.
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

AI Made Me Do It (Better, Faster, Unhappier)

Maximizing leads to less happiness, as constantly seeking the best option increases regret and dissatisfaction. Too many choices create decision fatigue, reducing contentment.
Mindfulness
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago

Fraudulent research is 'destroying trust in science' DW 08/05/2025

"There are groups of editors conspiring to publish low quality articles, at scale, escaping traditional peer review processes," said the study's lead author Reece Richardson, a social scientist at Northwestern University, US.
Science
US politics
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

AI is already driving up unemployment among young tech workers, according to Goldman Sachs

AI is significantly impacting the US job market, particularly affecting young tech workers.
Digital life
fromForbes
1 month ago

Google's AI Kills Traffic: Here's How Small Businesses Can Survive

AI is significantly reducing website traffic by providing answers directly in search results, impacting businesses relying on educational content.
fromSouth China Morning Post
1 month ago

AI search pushing an already weakened media ecosystem to the brink

AI-generated summaries now appearing regularly in Google searches discourage users from clicking through to source articles.
Digital life
fromProduct Hunt
1 month ago

How to reach your target audience and stand out to LLMs | Product Hunt

Your job is to create content that resonates - not alienates.
Marketing
US politics
fromFortune
1 month ago

The shock jobs report sets off this recession alert and holds fresh clues that AI may be boosting unemployment, JPMorgan says

The July jobs report indicated a significant decline in labor demand, raising recession concerns.
#job-displacement
fromFuturism
2 months ago
Artificial intelligence

Sam Altman Says OpenAI Is Poised to Wipe Out Entire Categories of Human Jobs

fromFuturism
2 months ago
Artificial intelligence

Sam Altman Says OpenAI Is Poised to Wipe Out Entire Categories of Human Jobs

#alphabet
fromAndroid Central
2 months ago
Digital life

Alphabet exceeds expectations, raises spending for the year, sees huge growth in cloud revenue in Q2 2025 earnings

fromAndroid Central
2 months ago
Digital life

Alphabet exceeds expectations, raises spending for the year, sees huge growth in cloud revenue in Q2 2025 earnings

Philosophy
fromThe Walrus
2 months ago

The AI Revolution Is a Heist | The Walrus

AI technology will swiftly displace existing jobs and industries, showcasing the principle of creative destruction.
#earnings-report
from512 Pixels
2 months ago

Google AI Summaries Leading to Less Traffic to the Web - 512 Pixels

A Pew Research Center report published this spring analyzed data from 900 U.S. adults who agreed to share their online browsing activity. About six-in-ten respondents (58%) conducted at least one Google search in March 2025 that produced an AI-generated summary. Additional analysis found that Google users were less likely to click on result links when visiting search pages with an AI summary compared with those without one. For searches that resulted in an AI-generated summary, users very rarely clicked on the sources cited.
E-Commerce
Mental health
fromFuturism
2 months ago

Tech Industry Figures Suddenly Very Concerned That AI Use Is Leading to Psychotic Episodes

ChatGPT users are experiencing 'psychosis,' leading to serious mental health crises and even tragic outcomes.
Digital life
fromDigiday
2 months ago

To beat the AI squeeze, Newsweek is building revenue beyond traffic

Newsweek is expanding subscription products and non-advertising revenue to counteract AI's impact on traditional search traffic.
Higher education
fromFast Company
2 months ago

How AI is impacting trust among college students and teachers

Generative AI significantly impacts learning dynamics and relationships among students and faculty in higher education.
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

Why AI, Not Silly Videos, Might Be Brain Rot

Brain rot, now defined as a perceived loss of intelligence due to overconsumption of unchallenging content, lacks scientific evidence of cognitive harm.
Mental health
Business
fromFast Company
2 months ago

The most surprising workplace trends of 2025 (so far)

Workplace dynamics in 2025 prioritize adaptability, trust, and output while challenging traditional norms.
Education
fromFortune
2 months ago

Shark Tank star Daniel Lubetzky says college is not the 'end all, be all'-he tells Gen Z to learn how to be a carpenter or a mechanic instead

Universities fail to teach Gen Z critical thinking and a builders mindset; skilled trades present lucrative opportunities.
E-Commerce
fromFortune
2 months ago

As AI comes for entry-level gigs, Whole Foods exec says the $13.7 billion grocer is reviving artisans with butcher, cheese, and bakery apprenticeships

Skilled traditional trade work is rising as AI threatens jobs, with companies like Whole Foods training employees in artisan crafts.
Environment
fromFast Company
2 months ago

AI data centers require massive amounts of power-making electricity more expensive for everyone around them

Virginia's data centers will significantly increase energy demand, impacting costs for residents and businesses.
Software development
fromFuturism
2 months ago

What Actually Happens When Programmers Use AI Is Hilarious, According to a New Study

AI tools may hinder programming efficiency, with studies showing programmers are slower when using them.
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