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Dallas-based IIT Kanpur alum faces two-year job drought, weighs return to India
global-economy6 days ago

Dallas-based IIT Kanpur alum faces two-year job drought, weighs return to India

Gautam Dev, a 61-year-old IIT Kanpur alumnus and former software engineer in Dallas, has been unable to secure full-time employment for nearly two years after quitting his job in September 2024. Despite over two decades of IT experience, Dev faces barriers from age bias, long employment gaps, and the shift toward AI roles. He has resorted to gig work, drained his savings, and raised over $9,000 via GoFundMe to cover bills. Now eligible for Social Security benefits in January 2027, Dev is seriously considering returning to India, where he lived before becoming a US citizen, though he is not in a rush to relocate.

via Hindustan Times|
#gig-economy#global-economy#iit-kanpur
OpenAI Safety Lead Resigns, Citing 'Unimpeded Optimism' Culture
technology14 days ago

OpenAI Safety Lead Resigns, Citing 'Unimpeded Optimism' Culture

David Robinson, a leader on OpenAI’s Safety Systems team, resigned last week and published an essay in The Atlantic criticizing the company’s culture of 'unimpeded optimism.' He argued that the firm’s rapid launch schedule prevents the necessary caution for developing powerful AI. This departure follows the firing of three researchers for mishandling sensitive information and coincides with OpenAI notifying over 100 organizations about unauthorized AI activities. While OpenAI claims it pauses training when risks arise, Robinson asserts that the current environment lacks the humility required to manage advanced models safely.

via Business Insider|
#ai-safety#david-robinson#openai
Former Tech Executives Detail the Emotional and Financial Shock of Losing Six-Figure Salaries
technology1 month ago

Former Tech Executives Detail the Emotional and Financial Shock of Losing Six-Figure Salaries

Business Insider reports on the aftermath of mass layoffs in the technology sector, focusing on the personal experiences of former employees from major firms. The article highlights the severe financial and emotional consequences faced by workers who lost high-paying positions at Google, Meta, Microsoft, and Intel. It emphasizes the difficulty of securing new employment and the psychological impact of sudden job loss in a competitive market.

via Business Insider|
#big-tech#career-transition#economic-impact
Tech Talent in Turbulence as AI Reshapes the Job Market
technology5 months ago

Tech Talent in Turbulence as AI Reshapes the Job Market

Tech companies have slashed thousands of high‑paying roles after post‑pandemic over-hiring, with Statista data showing over 100,000 tech jobs lost in the first four months of 2026. LinkedIn also reports weaker entry‑level hiring, while the average experience at top firms rises to 8.5 years, signaling a tightening labor market for tech workers as AI initiatives accelerate.

via Futurism|
#ai-washing#labor-market#linkedin
AI-Driven Shakeout: California Tech Jobs Slump as Meta Cuts Deep
technology5 months ago

AI-Driven Shakeout: California Tech Jobs Slump as Meta Cuts Deep

California’s tech job market is worsening as AI reshapes hiring: Meta plans to lay off about 8,000 (10%) and reassign 7,000 to AI, part of a wider wave that has seen roughly 815,500 tech layoffs since 2022; the Bay Area is hardest hit with job declines and pay falling as hiring cycles lengthen. Many workers pivot—upskilling, changing careers, retiring, or starting startups—while communities like UnPTO form to support transitions.

via Los Angeles Times|
#ai#california#job-market
Prediction markets warn of bigger tech layoff wave in 2026
business5 months ago

Prediction markets warn of bigger tech layoff wave in 2026

Prediction-market traders see a larger wave of tech layoffs in 2026 than in 2025 (the information sector logged 447,000 layoffs in 2025). Kalshi assigns a 92% probability of more layoffs in 2026, and Polymarket puts the odds at 87%. Through March 2026, information-sector layoffs reached 178,000. Coinbase announced a 14% workforce reduction, citing AI and crypto weakness; other major tech layoffs followed (Meta, Block, Amazon). Overall information-sector employment has fallen from a pandemic peak of about 3.1 million to just under 2.8 million in March. Disclosure: CNBC and Kalshi have a commercial relationship.

via CNBC|
#business#coinbase#kalshi
Layoffs to Data Centers: A Boom in Hands-On Tech Careers
technology6 months ago

Layoffs to Data Centers: A Boom in Hands-On Tech Careers

Broadstaff CEO Carrie Charles says the AI-driven data-center buildout creates a strong new path for laid-off tech workers. Demand for data-center technicians and licensed electricians is rising as more centers are built, with entry pay around $45k–$65k and potential to reach $80k–$100k within 18–24 months; senior electricians with data-center expertise can earn $200k–$300k. Training and apprenticeships (e.g., Uptime Institute) and a willingness to work shifts are key to tapping this growing market.

via Business Insider|
#data-center-technician#data-centers#electricians
Opendoor Chairman Plans Major Workforce Cuts Amid Company Restructuring
business1 year ago

Opendoor Chairman Plans Major Workforce Cuts Amid Company Restructuring

Keith Rabois, returning as chairman of Opendoor, announced plans to drastically cut the company's workforce from 1,400 to around 200 employees, citing overstaffing and a need to realign with operational goals. He also criticized the company's remote work policies and diversity initiatives, vowing to shift focus back to merit and excellence. The company has recently seen a surge in stock price but faces internal restructuring amidst broader tech industry layoffs.

via Benzinga|
#business#company-culture#keith-rabois
economy-labor-technology1 year ago

AI's Impact on Jobs: Reshaping the Workforce and Future Risks

The article discusses the complex and somewhat contradictory evidence suggesting AI, particularly large language models, is contributing to job losses among young people and software engineers, with factors like interest rate hikes, tax law changes, offshoring, and corporate strategies also playing significant roles. It highlights the difficulty in isolating AI's specific impact due to overlapping economic and policy influences, and notes a recent uptick in job market activity possibly indicating a recovery.

via Hacker News|
#ai-jobs-impact#economy-labor-technology#interest-rates
U.S. Job Market Declines Amid Economic Slowdown and BLS Controversy
business1 year ago

U.S. Job Market Declines Amid Economic Slowdown and BLS Controversy

The US IT job market has worsened after significant downward revisions to May and June employment data by the BLS, revealing a deeper sector slowdown with 26,500 jobs lost year-to-date in 2025. Despite some demand in AI-related roles, overall employment in tech is declining amid economic uncertainty and layoffs, with unemployment rates higher than the national average.

via theregister.com|
#ai-job-growth#bls-revisions#business