AI & Tech

Financial Times · 8 hours 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 · 3 days 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.

Reuters · 4 days ago

ServiceNow Lifts 2026 Subscription Revenue Outlook as AI Software Demand Remains Strong

ServiceNow raised its 2026 subscription revenue forecast again after reporting stronger-than-expected quarterly results, supported by continued demand for its AI-powered software and growing enterprise adoption

Reuters · 4 days ago

Meta AI Layoff Lawsuit Highlights Challenge of Proving Algorithmic Bias in Workplace Decisions

A lawsuit against Meta alleges AI-assisted tools influenced layoff decisions, highlighting the legal challenges employees face when trying to prove how artificial intelligence is used in workplace decisions.

TechTimes · 1 week ago

AI Is Changing How Law, Finance, and Consulting Firms Recruit Entry-Level Talent

Professional services firms are redesigning graduate hiring and training as AI changes the nature of entry-level work. New recruitment processes increasingly evaluate how candidates use AI alongside their own judgment.

Quasa Media · 1 week ago

AI Investment Linked to Workforce Growth Rather Than Large-Scale Job Cuts, Study Shows

A study of 21,559 U.S. companies found that businesses making sustained investments in AI experienced workforce growth over the following two years, with hiring increasing across multiple job functions instead of widespread job reductions.

Fortune · 1 week ago

MIT Researcher Says Replacing Entry-Level Gen Z Jobs With AI Could Hurt Companies in the Long Run

An MIT researcher says replacing entry-level jobs with AI may weaken companies' long-term talent pipeline, even as some leading technology firms continue expanding graduate hiring.

Outlook Business / Respawn · 1 week ago

Google Employees Seek Stronger Layoff Safeguards Amid Rising AI Investment

More than 4,500 Google employees have urged the company to introduce stronger layoff protections as Alphabet expands its AI investments. The petition reflects growing concerns about job security across the technology sector.

The Guardian · 1 week ago

Google Employees Submit Petition Seeking Stronger Layoff Protections as AI Investments Grow

More than 4,500 Google employees have signed a petition requesting stronger layoff protections, expanded severance options, and changes to performance reviews as the company increases its investment in artificial intelligence.

Reuters · 1 week ago

Meta Faces Lawsuit Alleging AI-Based Layoff Process Discriminated Against Employees With Medical Conditions

Twenty-six former Meta employees have sued the company, alleging AI-assisted layoff tools unfairly targeted workers with disabilities, medical leave, or caregiving responsibilities.

Reuters · 1 week ago

Meta Faces Lawsuit Alleging AI-Based Layoff Process Discriminated Against Employees on Medical Leave

Twenty-six former Meta employees have sued the company, alleging that AI-assisted tools used during recent layoffs unfairly disadvantaged workers with disabilities, medical leave, or caregiving responsibilities.

Reuters · 1 week ago

Thomson Reuters Announces Limited Engineering Job Cuts Amid AI Expansion

Thomson Reuters is cutting a small number of engineering positions while expanding AI across its operations and plans to add more than 250 new engineering roles over the next two years.

Reuters · 2 weeks ago

TSMC Reports Record Second-Quarter Revenue as AI Chip Demand Drives Growth

TSMC posted record second-quarter revenue after strong demand for AI-related chips lifted sales 36% year over year, slightly exceeding market expectations.

Reuters · 2 weeks ago

TCS Plans Team of Up to 8,900 AI Deployment Engineers, Explores AI-Focused Acquisitions

TCS plans to build a team of up to 8,900 AI deployment engineers and is evaluating AI-related acquisitions as it expands its artificial intelligence capabilities.

Reuters · 2 weeks ago

Allianz Partners to Eliminate Up to 1,800 Jobs as AI Adoption Grows

Allianz Partners has confirmed plans to cut up to 1,800 jobs as it increases the use of artificial intelligence within its travel insurance business.

Reuters · 2 weeks ago

Survey Shows Nearly Half of Early-Career Lawyers Rely on AI Every Day

A new survey found that 48% of lawyers who graduated in 2022 consider AI an essential part of their daily work, with legal research and information gathering being the most common uses.

Reuters · 3 weeks ago

AI Helped This Small Business Launch Faster and Expand Mental Health Services

A mental health startup used AI tools to speed up business planning, fundraising, and growth, highlighting how artificial intelligence is helping entrepreneurs build companies while also reshaping the broader U.S. economy.

Reuters · 1 month ago

Tata-Linked Delhi Data Centre Fire Raises Data Recovery Concerns for Clients, Impacts Google Cloud Services

A fire at a Delhi data centre operated by STT Global Data Centres India has left some customers struggling to recover critical data, while also contributing to network issues affecting Google Cloud services in India.

Reuters · 1 month ago

RBI Unveils Draft Framework for Managing AI Risks in Banking

RBI has proposed new guidelines requiring banks to strengthen oversight, validation, and governance of AI and machine-learning models used across their operations.

Reuters · 1 month ago

ECB Study Finds AI Has Yet to Significantly Affect US Jobs or Wages

A new ECB study suggests that artificial intelligence has not yet caused major changes in overall US employment or wage growth, though some occupations face greater exposure to automation risks.

Times of India · 1 month ago

AI Now Handles Over One-Third of Entry-Level Tasks in India, Study Finds

Artificial intelligence is now performing 37% of entry-level work in India, according to a new study. Employers expect junior roles to shift from task execution to supervising, validating, and working alongside AI systems.

The Next Web · 1 month ago

China Plans AI Job Impact Monitoring in New Five-Year Employment Strategy

China’s new 2026–2030 employment strategy introduces plans to monitor the impact of artificial intelligence on the workforce, including potential job losses and new employment opportunities created by emerging technologies.

Reuters · 1 month ago

China’s Push to Protect Jobs Could Slow AI Progress

China’s efforts to balance AI adoption with employment protection may limit the efficiency gains that automation can deliver, creating challenges for technology-driven growth.

Reuters · 1 month ago

Jeff Bezos Says AI Could Create Worker Shortages Instead of Replacing Jobs

Jeff Bezos told attendees at the VivaTech conference that artificial intelligence is more likely to create labor shortages than make workers unnecessary, presenting an optimistic outlook on the technology's long-term impact.