Replacing humans with AI is turning out to be costlier than expected, Uber, Nvidia execs sayCompanies are finding AI automation costs, particularly token-based pricing, are exceeding employee salaries. Executives from Nvidia and Ub...
08 May, 2026, 12.20 PM IST
What Actually Changes Inside a Company Before Layoffs HappenCompanies are making internal changes before layoffs. These include cost cuts and stricter performance reviews. Decision-making becomes cen...
26 Apr, 2026, 07.28 PM IST
If Your Workplace Feels More Rigid Overnight, Here’s What Experts SayAmerican workers are facing a sudden shift to stricter management processes, often linked to upcoming company changes like restructuring or...
18 Apr, 2026, 03.08 PM IST
India’s agentic boom tests regulators; Qcomm growth hits brakesHappy Friday! India’s AI agent boom is outpacing the guardrails meant to keep it in check. This and more in today’s ETtech Morning Dispatch.
17 Apr, 2026, 07.34 AM IST
Layoffs hit tech, GCCs; Startups rewrite summer rulesHappy Wednesday! Tech and GCC talent are facing more layoffs as they move up the value chain and integrate into global operations. This and...
15 Apr, 2026, 07.57 AM IST
How Layoff Risk Could Show Up in the Kind of Work You’re Assigned, Not Just Performance ReviewsSubtle shifts in job roles often precede layoffs, a trend overlooked by many. Employees may notice their responsibilities evolving from str...
10 Apr, 2026, 05.12 PM IST
IT cos slash US teams; D2C luggage brands hit turbulenceHappy Thursday! Indian IT firms have begun cutting jobs in their US teams, according to filings. This and more in today's ETtech Morning Di...
09 Apr, 2026, 09.08 AM IST
Looking for a job switch? MIT study reveals what employers scan first, but HR expert says there’s more to itArtificial Intelligence is changing job requirements. A recent MIT report suggests AI skills are now crucial for job seekers. Some sectors ...
22 Aug, 2025, 05.27 PM IST
$30 billion down the drain? MIT says 95% of companies see no returns from Generative AIAI return on investment: Despite significant investments in generative AI, a recent MIT study reveals that 95% of companies have seen no me...
22 Aug, 2025, 01.44 AM IST
Worried that AI will take away your job soon? Here is the good news from MITAn MIT study reveals that generative AI's impact on jobs is gradual and industry-specific, not catastrophic. Workforce reductions are limit...
21 Aug, 2025, 03.30 PM IST
Amazon, Microsoft use AI to generate 25% of code in US: Will it take away jobs of software engineers in 2025?The tech industry faces ongoing job cuts in 2025, largely attributed to the rise of generative AI. Major companies like Alphabet and Micros...
24 Jun, 2025, 03.31 PM IST
MIT will enroll fewer grad students as funds from Trump govt dries upMIT is reducing graduate student intake and laying off staff due to federal funding cuts and new tax rules, impacting the US research ecosy...
23 May, 2025, 01.32 PM IST
PM Modi hails Elon Musk's DOGE Mission on Lex Fridman podcast, recalls decade-long bond with Tesla chiefModi praised Musk’s DOGE (Department of Government Efficiency) Mission, saying it reflects a shared spirit of innovation. "Now, with his DO...
17 Mar, 2025, 02.25 PM IST
Edtech unicorn Eruditus lays off employees to focus on profitabilityEruditus Group owns Eruditus Executive Education and Emeritus. Eruditus partners with over 50 universities such as MIT, Columbia, Harvard, ...
03 Jun, 2022, 06.37 PM IST
Covid cloud at Harvard, MIT: Leadership pay cuts, salary freeze, no hiringHarvard has also cancelled or deferred discretionary spending.
14 Apr, 2020, 11.20 AM IST
COVID-19: Harvard, MIT announce salary, hiring freeze and leadership pay cutsPrestigious US educational institutions Harvard University and Massachusetts Institute of Technology are implementing salary and hiring fre...
14 Apr, 2020, 09.06 AM IST
Cell phone data can track real-time unemploymentThe researchers believe the phone data closely aligns with standard unemployment measures.
16 Jun, 2015, 05.12 PM IST