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Meta To Cut 5 Percent Of Staff Ahead Of ‘Intense’ Year

More layoffs. Internal memo from Mark Zuckerberg reportedly confirms that Meta plans to axe 5 percent of workforce

6 days ago

Apple Board Advises Against Plan To End Diversity Programmes

Apple board advises investors to vote against shareholder proposal to end diversity programmes as Meta, Amazon seek favour with Trump

1 week ago

Government Aims To Make UK AI ‘Superpower’

Government to loosen AI regulation, exploit public-sector data, build data centres in growth zones as it seeks economy boost

1 week ago

Amazon, Meta End Diversity Initiatives

Amazon, Meta end diversity and inclusion initiatives as tech firms re-align policies with those of president-elect Trump and his supporters

1 week ago

Amazon Workers In North Carolina To Vote On Unionisation

E-commerce giant faces another unionisation move, with workers at North Carolina warehouse set to vote next month

2 weeks ago

Microsoft Confirms Job Cuts Based On Performance

Software and cloud giant Microsoft confirms it is cutting a small percentage of jobs across departments, based on performance

2 weeks ago

Silicon UK In Focus Podcast: Humanware in 2025

Learn how businesses can balance AI with human judgment, address bias, empower employees through training, and create innovative workplaces that…

2 weeks ago

New York Agencies Must Publish AI Assessments Under New Law

New York state agencies will have to publish assessments of the AI technologies they use under newly signed law

3 weeks ago

Silicon In Focus Podcast: Tech in 2025

Welcome to Silicon In Focus Podcast: Tech in 2025! Join Steven Webb, UK Chief Technology & Innovation Officer at Capgemini…

1 month ago

Amazon Faces Strike Action In US Ahead Of Christmas

Amazon faces strike actions at facilities across US days before Christmas as union members authorise action over contract negotiations

1 month ago

Intel Interim CEOs Hint At Selling Foundry Business

After Pat Geslinger ousting, Intel's interim CEOs admit firm may be forced to sell Foundry business if new chip-making tech…

1 month ago

Which AI Skills Does Your Business Need?

Discover the AI skills your business needs, from machine learning to ethics, and learn how upskilling and strategic planning can…

1 month ago

Apple Touts Ongoing UK Investment, As Tim Cook Meets Prime Minister

Apple highlights its UK investment has grown to £18 billion, as CEO Tim Cook meets UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer

1 month ago

Intel Adds Two Chip Veterans To Board, Amid Search For New CEO

Two chip veterans named for Intel's board of directors, amid reports of expertise gap after August departure of Lip-Bu Tan

2 months ago

Welcome to the Silicon UK In Focus Podcast: Women in Tech: Still Work to be Done?

In this episode, we explore the challenges women face in tech. From addressing the gender gap to fostering inclusivity and…

2 months ago

Intel Approaches Ex Board Member Lip-Bu Tan, Others As CEO Replacement

After “retiring” former CEO Pat Gelsinger last weekend, Intel approaches respected chip industry veteran and former board member Lip-Bu Tan

2 months ago

Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger Forced Out By Board

CEO Pat Gelsinger has been “retired” effective 1 December, after the board of directors reportedly loses confidence in his turnaround…

2 months ago

The Cost of Tech Skills

The demand for tech skills is surging, driving economic growth but revealing challenges. Financial costs, time pressures, and diversity gaps…

2 months ago

Former Policy Boss At X, Nick Pickles, Joins Sam Altman Venture

Move to Elon Musk rival. Former senior executive at X joins Sam Altman's venture formerly known as Worldcoin

2 months ago

Silicon In Focus Podcast: Your AI Enabled Workforce

Explore the future of work with the Silicon In Focus Podcast. Discover how AI is transforming industries, empowering teams, and…

2 months ago

Northvolt Appoints Restructuring Expert For Main Battery Plant

Restructuring expert appointed to oversea Northvolt's main facility in northern Sweden, amid financial worries

2 months ago

AMD Axes 4 Percent Of Staff, Amid AI Chip Focus

Merry Christmas staff. AMD hands marching orders to 1,000 employees in the led up to the Christmas holiday period

2 months ago

Trump Appoints Elon Musk To Lead Government Efficiency Department

Slash-and-burn cuts for federal staff? Elon Musk and former presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy appointed to lead Doge

2 months ago

More Layoffs For iRobot Staff After Abandoned Amazon Deal

After axing 31 percent of its workforce when it failed to be acquired by Amazon, iRobot terminates another 16 percent…

2 months ago

Mozilla Foundation Confirms Layoffs, Eliminates Advocacy Division

Mozilla Foundation axes 30 percent of its staff, and is eliminating its Advocacy Division that fights for free and open…

2 months ago

Amazon Boss Denies Return To Office Mandate Is ‘Backdoor Layoff’

CEO Andy Jassy tells Amazon staff that the recent 5-day in-office mandate is not meant to be “a backdoor layoff”

3 months ago

Is the Digital Transformation of Businesses Complete?

Digital transformation is an ongoing journey, requiring continuous adaptation, strong leadership, and skilled talent to stay competitive in a digital…

3 months ago

Nadella’s Microsoft Pay Jumps 63 Percent In Spite Of Incentive Cut

Microsoft chief Satya Nadella sees pay soar 63 percent for latest financial year, even though he requested cut to cash…

3 months ago