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AI (Representative image) Some of the world’s largest technology companies are not only building artificial intelligence (AI) tools but are actively tracking whether their own employees are using them – and in some cases – tying that usage directly to their career advancement and performance evaluations. Citing a survey from AI consulting firm Section, a…
MUMBAI: Indian startups have laid off more than 4,500 employees since July last year, data sourced from executive search firm Longhouse Consulting showed. The sudden ban on online real-money gaming which nudged many startups to shut overnight has pushed the numbers up but much of it also has to do with the selective flow of…
MUMBAI: IDFC First Bank has reported a Rs 590-crore discrepancy in deposits held on behalf of Haryana govt at its Chandigarh branch, and suspended four employees pending investigation.The bank’s filing comes after the state directed its departments to close accounts with private lenders on Feb 18. The matter was escalated to the bank’s board at…
Apple founder Steve Jobs reportedly learnt his most important marketing lesson came from Nike. In 1997, when Steve Jobs made his dramatic return to Apple (after having been fired in 1985), one of his top priorities is said to be reinvigorating not just the company’s products, but also Apple’s brand’s image. Talking to employees during…
Sam Altman’s OpenAI reviewed and debated whether to alert Canadian police about troubling ChatGPT conversations months before an 18-year-old was identified as the suspect in a deadly school shooting in British Columbia, according to a Wall Street Journal report. The discussions took place after the user’s interactions with the chatbot were flagged by OpenAI’s internal…
Accenture is tying senior staff promotions to AI tool usage, requiring “regular adoption” as a criterion for leadership roles. The consulting giant is also tracking individual weekly logins to its AI tools. The move follows CEO Julie Sweet’s earlier warning that non-adapters would be “exited.” Internally, some employees have pushed back, calling the tools “broken…
Until a few years ago, your 40s were supposed to be golden years in your career—peak experience, fat paychecks, leadership gigs. Instead, you’re “payroll cholesterol” for companies now! Bengaluru influencer Rajiv Talreja went viral some time back, warning corporate employees about it on social media. Higher salaries and benefits make such employees a liability for…
Remember when getting laid off felt final? Badge deactivated, laptop shipped back, “keep in touch” email sent—door slammed shut. But corporate India’s flipping the script. For instance: Zomato CEO Deepinder Goyal recently shared on X: “If you left Zomato—or had to leave—the door’s wide open. Come back!” And over 400 ex-employees already have, as per…
Dell’s new financial year started with a major shake-up in how its sales teams are compensated. According to a report by Business Insider, in a town hall meeting held earlier this month by Kyle Leciejewski, senior vice president of North America sales, Dell introduced some changes that increase rewards for top performers but also reduce…
Nvidia has equipped all 30,000 engineers with OpenAI’s advanced AI coding tool, Codex, a significant enterprise rollout. This move aligns with CEO Jensen Huang’s vision to automate tasks, freeing engineers to focus on problem-solving. Engineers are reportedly impressed with Codex’s ability to maintain context during complex coding sessions, highlighting its efficiency and advanced capabilities. Nvidia…
