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“Governance is an irreplaceable role”: Microsoft Security VP on why diversity and sector expertise will keep security workers relevant in the age of agentic AI
Security teams can stay relevant through AI skills and by doubling down on the benefits of diversity, according to a Microsoft Security expert. Even as organizations adopt more autonomous AI security agents to keep up with the evolving threat landscape. Vasu Jakkal, corporate vice president, Microsoft Security, took to the RSAC Conference 2025 keynote stage to discuss how the security…
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How to keep tech workers engaged in the age of AI – Computerworld
Personal growth isn’t about stacking up certifications or chasing the next title, Stavola said. It’s about becoming more valuable, period. “Whether you’re an engineer, a manager, or a CIO, growth happens when you apply what you learn in ways that create real impact,” he said. “I’ve seen too many tech professionals fall into the trap of ‘more knowledge equals more…
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Duolingo will replace contract workers with AI
Duolingo will “gradually stop using contractors to do work that AI can handle,” according to an all-hands email sent by co-founder and CEO Luis von Ahn announcing that the company will be “AI-first.” The email was posted on Duolingo’s LinkedIn account. According to von Ahn, being “AI-first” means the company will “need to rethink much of how we work” and…
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USAID decides not to collect former workers’ abandoned devices
An email sent by USAID to workers on Thursday and obtained by The Verge says the devices will be wiped remotely, and then “marked as disposed.” Each direct hire or contractor will then be responsible for discarding the equipment. It’s unclear from the email whether the decision affects people stationed abroad or only those within the continental US. The discarded…
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Freelancers now represent more than one in four US workers – Computerworld
Companies, however, can’t simply replace employees with freelancers without facing significant risks, McRae noted. Freelancers are best used for defined projects with clear deliverables. Using them to do the same work as former employees, without changing the role or workflow, can lead to legal and operational issues, she said. As reliance on non-employees grows, so do risks like worker misclassification,…
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Google tells some remote workers to return to the office or risk losing jobs
Google has warned remote workers will need to return to the office or else lose their jobs, according to reports. Internal documents viewed by CNBC show the tech giant has informed staff at several units across the company that roles could be at risk unless they switch to a hybrid working setup. This, the reports suggest, will require those within…
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Layoffs loom for under-skilled tech workers and poor performers
Tech hiring managers expect more layoffs to come later in 2025, with roles ripe for automation and workers with outdated skills the most likely to be cut. In a survey by General Assembly, 54% of hiring managers said their companies were likely to cut staff, while 45% revealed those most replaceable by AI were firmly in the crosshairs. Alongside being…
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Microsoft says workers should believe the hype with AI tools: Researchers found Copilot users saved three hours per week sifting through emails, gained more focus time, and completed collaborative tasks 20% faster
Generative AI tools are delivering marked benefits for users, according to research from Microsoft, with employees reporting significant productivity gains. In a paper published this month, the tech giant said the technology is rapidly changing work patterns as adoption rates continue to rise. The study saw 6,000 knowledge workers at more than 50 companies given access to the firm’s flagship…
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CFPB workers are receiving mass layoff notices
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) is sending out mass layoff notices that appear to be in defiance of a court order blocking further layoffs following DOGE-induced cuts. “I regret to inform you that you are affected by a reduction in force (RIF) action,” says a notice reviewed by The Verge that was sent by CFPB Acting Director Russell Vought…
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One in six workers would quit if forced to return to office – Computerworld
The pushback against RTO policies has been varied, with some workers outright quitting, others quiet vacationing and still others coffee badging to make it appear they’ve met their in-office requirements. Millennials, in particular, were most recalcitrant. Career.io’s survey found more than a third of millennials simply plan to disregard enforced RTO regulations. TopResume Overall, the survey found that 6.7% of…
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