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DeepSeek Researcher Warns AI Could Erase Jobs Within a Decade in Rare Public Appearance at China’s World Internet Conference (Nov. 10, 2025)

DeepSeek Researcher Warns AI Could Erase Jobs Within a Decade in Rare Public Appearance at China’s World Internet Conference (Nov. 10, 2025)

What happened Speaking on a six-company panel at the World Internet Conference in Wuzhen, Zhejiang, DeepSeek senior researcher Chen Deli sketched a stark timeline: AI is helpful now, but within five to ten years it could be good enough to replace many human tasks, triggering a wave of job losses and social strain. He added that over the next 10–20 years, AI might take over most remaining work, creating a “massive challenge” that technology companies must help society navigate. Reuters Chen framed today as a “honeymoon phase”—a period when AI boosts productivity but still requires human oversight. As capabilities advance,
AI Gold Rush Accelerates: $5 Trillion Milestones, Massive Layoffs, and New Breakthroughs Spark Global AI Frenzy

AI Gold Rush Accelerates: $5 Trillion Milestones, Massive Layoffs, and New Breakthroughs Spark Global AI Frenzy

Big Tech’s AI Boom Propels Stocks – and Spending The end of October brought a dramatic affirmation of artificial intelligence’s global economic impact. Nvidia, the Silicon Valley company whose graphics processors power most modern AI systems, made history as the first-ever $5 trillion company agcc.co.uk reuters.com. Nvidia’s stock has skyrocketed 12-fold since the debut of ChatGPT in late 2022 reuters.com, underscoring how quickly AI went from tech curiosity to core growth driver for investors. “Nvidia hitting a $5 trillion market cap is more than a milestone; it’s a statement,” said Hargreaves Lansdown analyst Matt Britzman, noting the firm has morphed into “one
Shark Tank Billionaire’s Blunt Message to Gen Z: “Get Off TikTok and Learn Real Skills”

2025: Gen Z (ages 18–26) Job Alert – AI Could Eliminate Up to 50% of Entry-Level Roles, Experts Warn

A Tough Start for Gen Z in 2025 Generation Z (born 1997–2012) is now entering the workforce amid unprecedented change. After a global pandemic and economic swings, Gen Zers face fewer entry-level openings than previous cohorts. Research by Randstad (a major recruiter) shows “global entry-level job postings have fallen by 29 percentage points since January 2024” weforum.org. In practical terms, companies are hiring far fewer fresh graduates. A report by VC firm SignalFire found leading tech companies cut their hiring of recent grads by roughly 25% in 2024 techcrunch.com. Similarly, StackOverflow’s 2025 developer survey notes that “entry-level tech hiring decreased 25% year-over-year in 2024”
Exposing AI Bias: 10 Powerful Ways to Fight Algorithmic Discrimination

AI Revolution: Will It Save Humanity or Destroy It?

Introduction: The Best or Worst of Times In recent years, artificial intelligence has leapt from science fiction into the center of public discourse. Breakthroughs in machine learning – from self-driving cars to human-like chatbots – have sparked both excitement and alarm. It’s no wonder that experts frame AI in epochal terms. Famed physicist Stephen Hawking cautioned that “success in creating AI could be the biggest event in the history of our civilization – but it could also be the last, unless we learn how to avoid the risks.” He and others have warned that “the rise of powerful AI will
Gen Z’s AI-Era Hiring Nightmare: How a “No Hire, No Fire” Economy—and Automation—Are Freezing Out New Grads in 2025

Gen Z’s AI-Era Hiring Nightmare: How a “No Hire, No Fire” Economy—and Automation—Are Freezing Out New Grads in 2025

Gen Z’s Labor Market Crisis: A Tough Time to Be Young and Job-Hunting “Kids coming out of college…are having a hard time finding jobs.” This blunt assessment by Fed Chair Jerome Powell in late 2025 captures the predicament of Generation Z graduates economictimes.indiatimes.com. By all headline metrics, the U.S. job market appears healthy – overall unemployment hovers around 4%, and inflation has cooled from earlier highs. Yet beneath the surface, young people are facing a hiring nightmare. Recent college graduates and those in their early 20s are unemployed at higher rates than the general population for the first time in
Atlassian’s All-In AI Revolution: September 2025’s Bold Moves and Big Announcements

Atlassian’s All-In AI Revolution: September 2025’s Bold Moves and Big Announcements

Key Facts (September 2025 Atlassian Highlights) Atlassian’s Big AI-Fueled Acquisitions in September 2025 1. $610 M Deal for an “AI Browser” – The Browser Company (Arc & Dia) Atlassian stunned the tech productivity sector by agreeing to acquire The Browser Company of New York – maker of the innovative Arc and Dia web browsers – for $610 million in cash reuters.com. This September 4 announcement signaled Atlassian’s entry into the fast-growing market for AI-driven web browsers. Why does a maker of Jira and Confluence want a web browser? Atlassian’s vision is to create “the browser for knowledge work in the AI era,”
AI Gold Rush or Bubble? Tech’s Trillion-Dollar Question

AI Gold Rush or Bubble? Tech’s Trillion-Dollar Question

Is the AI Boom a Bubble? Comparing Hype vs. Reality in 2025 Introduction: Boom, Bubble, or Both? The rise of generative AI has unleashed a wave of innovation and investor euphoria not seen in decades. Breakthroughs like OpenAI’s ChatGPT (launched late 2022) triggered a stampede of capital and countless startups, as well as ambitious AI initiatives at nearly every major tech company. By 2023–2025, headlines touting AI’s revolutionary potential were everywhere, and any business even tangentially tied to artificial intelligence saw its stock soar. This AI gold rush has drawn comparisons to past tech frenzies – from the dot-com boom
Is Your Job Safe from AI? Careers and Skills That Will Survive the Machine Revolution

Is Your Job Safe from AI? Careers and Skills That Will Survive the Machine Revolution

Estimates suggest up to 300 million jobs worldwide—about 25% of all work activities—could be disrupted by AI in the coming years. AI-resistant careers include healthcare roles such as registered nurses, nurse practitioners, mental health counselors, physician assistants, and paramedics, due to human empathy and clinical judgment. Skilled trades like plumbers, electricians, carpenters, HVAC technicians, and auto mechanics remain relatively safe because on-site problem-solving and manual dexterity are hard to automate. Creative arts and design are relatively safe because AI struggles to replicate genuine creativity and emotional resonance in fields like writers, artists, musicians, and choreographers. Education and training roles such
Augmented AI Revolution: How Human-AI Collaboration is Reshaping 2025

Augmented AI Revolution: How Human-AI Collaboration is Reshaping 2025

1955: John McCarthy coined “artificial intelligence” as a term while early thinkers debated augmenting human intelligence. 1960: J.C.R. Licklider outlined “man-computer symbiosis” in which humans and computers cooperate to solve problems. 1962: Douglas Engelbart published a framework for augmenting human intellect to increase problem-solving capability. 1990: Steve Jobs described computers as a “bicycle for our minds,” illustrating how technology multiplies human capability. 2019: Stanford University launched the Institute for Human-Centered AI to focus research on AI that improves the human condition. 2020: Amazon Web Services announced “Amazon Augmented AI” to manage workflows that involve AI plus human reviewers via Mechanical
July 7th, 2025 AI Brief: Agents Transform Work, Half Million Tech Jobs at Risk & Global Policy Moves / Updated: 2025, July 7th, 12:00 CET

July 7th, 2025 AI Brief: Agents Transform Work, Half Million Tech Jobs at Risk & Global Policy Moves / Updated: 2025, July 7th, 12:00 CET

Telefónica Tech’s AI and Data Director predicts AI agents will automate internal processes and boost productivity, signaling a transformative, long-term impact on organizations. US tech giants have laid off nearly 94,000 IT workers to reallocate resources for AI development, with Microsoft planning 15,000 layoffs by 2025. <liMIT research found that using ChatGPT reduces brain activity and memory, with the best results when individuals think independently first. Microsoft’s MAI-DxO diagnostic system achieved 85.5% accuracy on complex clinical cases, four times higher than human doctors. The Velvet Sundown, an AI-generated band, surpassed 1 million monthly Spotify listeners, and Deezer reports the music
13 AI Tools Revolutionizing Personal Life and Professional Productivity (2024–2025)

Top 100 Hottest AI Tools Revolutionizing Life and Work in 2025

Midjourney (on Discord) uses the V6 model and offers plans starting around $10/month for Basic, $30/month for Standard, and $60/month for Pro. DALL-E 3 (OpenAI) is integrated with ChatGPT in ChatGPT Plus, which costs $20/month, with image-generation credits priced around $0.02–$0.03 per image. Synthesia offers AI avatars (100+ options) and 120+ languages, with a Personal plan at $30/month including 10 video credits (about 10 minutes). Descript provides text-based video and audio editing with Overdub, a Free plan, Creator plan at $12/month for 10 hours transcription, and Pro at $24/month for 30 hours. Pictory converts long-form text into videos, offering Standard
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