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Microsoft says AI tools such as Copilot or ChatGPT are affecting critical thinking at work – staff using the technology encounter ‘long-term reliance and diminished independent problem-solving’
Using generative AI at work may impact the critical thinking skills of employees — and that’s according to Microsoft. Researchers at Microsoft and Carnegie Mellon University surveyed 319 knowledge workers in an attempt to study the impact of generative AI at work, raising concerns about what the rise of the technology means for our brains. Concerns about the negative impact…
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HPE alerts affected staff after Midnight Blizzard breach
Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) is notifying staff whose personal data was accessed by Russian state-sponsored hackers back in May 2023. According to filings with the attorney general offices in New Hampshire and Massachusetts, the company has written to at least 16 people, notifying them that their driver’s licenses, credit card numbers, and Social Security numbers may have been stolen in…
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Workday slashes nearly 10% of staff amid AI focus
Workday has revealed plans to cut its workforce by 8.5%, equivalent to around 1,750 roles, as the company ramps up its AI focus. In an announcement, CEO Carl Eschenbach said the current business environment requires a new approach, meaning the firm will reassess where its key focus areas lie. “Companies everywhere are reimagining how work gets done, and the increasing…
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Robocallers posing as FCC fraud prevention team call FCC staff
The FCC has proposed a $4,492,500 fine against VoIP service provider Telnyx for allegedly allowing customers to make robocalls posing as fictitious FCC “Fraud Prevention Team,” by failing to comply with Know Your Customer (KYC) rules. However, Telnyx says the FCC is mistaken and denies the accusations. The individuals behind these calls registered Telnyx accounts using the “Christian Mitchell” and…
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‘Nothing is faster than the speed of human interaction’: Dell orders staff back into the office as the company shakes up hybrid working practices
Dell Technologies is ordering staff to return to the office, according to reports, as the company looks to change its hybrid working policies. In a memo obtained by Business Insider, CEO Michael Dell informed employees across the board that the company was ‘retiring hybrid policy’ from 3 March. “What we’re finding is that for all the technology in the world,…
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Elon Musk email to X staff: ‘we’re barely breaking even’
Ever since Elon Musk closed his deal to buy Twitter he’s claimed the company, now called X, is in “a very dire situation from a revenue standpoint.” Now, the Wall Street Journal reports that banks are preparing a coordinated move to sell off some of the $13 billion in debt they loaned Musk to finance the deal. It mentions an…
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Microsoft staff face second round of layoffs as firm continues cost-cutting measures
Microsoft has revealed another round of layoffs in addition to the performance-based cuts confirmed last week, according to reports from Business Insider. The layoffs will hit a range of teams across the organization, including security, sales, experiences and devices, and gaming, according to two people familiar with the matter. One source claimed employees started to receive notifications about layoffs in…
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Cracks begin to show in hybrid working as more staff report ‘video call fatigue’ – but nearly a third would still quit if faced with an RTO mandate
A third of younger workers say they’d rather quit their jobs than do more days in the office, according to a survey. Education platform Kahoot surveyed 2,000 UK professionals revealing why so many workers are keen to stay at home — and why some can’t wait to get back to the office. The study revealed that 29% of 18-24 year…
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Nearly half of tech workers are seeking new roles – declining employee benefits and reduced flexible working options have staff looking elsewhere
A record number of tech workers are looking for a new job this year, as the benefits offered by employers decline. In a survey carried out for career hub Dice, 47% said they were actively seeking new roles, marking a sharp rise from 29% last year. Overall pay is rising, with the average technology professional salary hitting $112,521 in 2024,…
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Microsoft is planning another round of job cuts – and underperforming staff are in the crosshairs
Microsoft is reportedly planning layoffs and is considering performance as a key factor in any potential job cuts, according to reports from Business Insider which cited sources familiar with the matter. A Microsoft spokesperson confirmed the cuts, Business Insider reported, though they declined to share details on the number of employees being let go. The firm appears to be taking…
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