HorXi
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[…] pattern where stability no longer exists. A role can look solid today and disappear tomorrow. Clients change direction instantly. Recruiters often do not have answers. Candidates are left guessing.
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The Strange Reality of Hiring Right Now | HackerNoon
Tech roles get paused overnight and stability feels gone. I share my recent interview experience and why I think companies are secretly testing the job market.
hackernoon.com
December 17, 2025 at 5:48 AM
[…] pattern where stability no longer exists. A role can look solid today and disappear tomorrow. Clients change direction instantly. Recruiters often do not have answers. Candidates are left guessing.
hackernoon.com/the-strange-...
hackernoon.com/the-strange-...
Employers may employ buzzwords to signal innovation.
Both employers and job hunters may confuse AI terminology.
Creativity and curiosity are sought-after skills.
www.zdnet.com/education/pr...
Both employers and job hunters may confuse AI terminology.
Creativity and curiosity are sought-after skills.
www.zdnet.com/education/pr...
AI buzzwords are making the job hunt harder - for everyone
Beware of stuffing your resume or job ad with 'AI language inflation'.
www.zdnet.com
December 17, 2025 at 5:46 AM
Employers may employ buzzwords to signal innovation.
Both employers and job hunters may confuse AI terminology.
Creativity and curiosity are sought-after skills.
www.zdnet.com/education/pr...
Both employers and job hunters may confuse AI terminology.
Creativity and curiosity are sought-after skills.
www.zdnet.com/education/pr...
In particular, 62% said hard skills and soft skills are equally valuable, while 24% said soft skills matter more and 14% said hard skills do.
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Hiring managers name the top hard skills and soft skills for 2026
Among soft skills, professionalism ranked second — potentially hinting at the younger generation of workers being laid-back, one expert said.
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December 17, 2025 at 5:44 AM
In particular, 62% said hard skills and soft skills are equally valuable, while 24% said soft skills matter more and 14% said hard skills do.
www.hrdive.com/news/hiring-...
www.hrdive.com/news/hiring-...
Demand for AI skills is reshaping the tech hiring market, even as overall recruiting remains muted.
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Demand for AI Expertise Grows as IT Job Postings Fall
AI skills are in high demand as tech hiring shifts focus from broad recruitment to specialized roles. Learn how employers are restructuring hiring practices, the impact on entry-level jobs, and what s...
www.dice.com
December 17, 2025 at 5:42 AM
Demand for AI skills is reshaping the tech hiring market, even as overall recruiting remains muted.
www.dice.com/career-advic...
www.dice.com/career-advic...
Online grocery delivery service Instacart used AI to charge different prices for the same item, up to 20% more for different shoppers, a new report says.
www.cnn.com/2025/12/10/b...
www.cnn.com/2025/12/10/b...
Instacart’s AI technology is hiking prices as much as 20% for the same item, new study reveals | CNN Business
Instacart, an online grocery delivery service, is being accused of charging shoppers different prices without their knowledge, with some items costing 20% more.
www.cnn.com
December 17, 2025 at 5:39 AM
Online grocery delivery service Instacart used AI to charge different prices for the same item, up to 20% more for different shoppers, a new report says.
www.cnn.com/2025/12/10/b...
www.cnn.com/2025/12/10/b...
The Trump administration on Thursday released guidance for federal agencies to try to ensure that the AI models they procure are not spitting out "woke" responses.
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www.axios.com/2025/12/11/w...
White House issues federal agency guidance against "woke" AI
Company contracts with the federal government could be at risk if LLMs are seen as violating the guidelines.
www.axios.com
December 17, 2025 at 5:37 AM
The Trump administration on Thursday released guidance for federal agencies to try to ensure that the AI models they procure are not spitting out "woke" responses.
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www.axios.com/2025/12/11/w...
President Donald Trump has issued an executive order that seeks to create a “national framework” for AI by making it difficult for states to regulate the technology.
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Trump signs executive order on 'national framework' for AI regulation
Seeking to end a "patchwork" of state-level AI regulation, the president spelled out his administration's approach to letting companies "be free to innovate."
therecord.media
December 16, 2025 at 5:24 AM
President Donald Trump has issued an executive order that seeks to create a “national framework” for AI by making it difficult for states to regulate the technology.
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A cyberattack on the library system of Pierce County, Washington exposed the information of more than 340,000 people.
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More than 340,000 impacted by cyberattack on library in large Washington county
The Pierce County Library System published breach notifications this week on its website and with regulators in several states, detailing an incident first discovered in April.
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December 16, 2025 at 5:23 AM
A cyberattack on the library system of Pierce County, Washington exposed the information of more than 340,000 people.
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therecord.media/over-340000-...
Canada’s privacy commissioner has begun a probe into billboards that use facial detection technology for targeted advertising.
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Canada’s privacy regulator to probe billboards equipped with facial scanning tech
The billboards, located near Toronto’s Union Station, reportedly analyze only the age and gender of people nearby, according to their owner.
therecord.media
December 16, 2025 at 5:22 AM
Canada’s privacy commissioner has begun a probe into billboards that use facial detection technology for targeted advertising.
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Learn about the challenges of the accelerating innovation vortex and its effects on standard operating procedures and workforce training.
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trainingmag.com/responding-t...
Responding to the Accelerating Innovation Vortex
Learn about the challenges of the accelerating innovation vortex and its effects on standard operating procedures and workforce training.
trainingmag.com
December 15, 2025 at 5:23 AM
Learn about the challenges of the accelerating innovation vortex and its effects on standard operating procedures and workforce training.
trainingmag.com/responding-t...
trainingmag.com/responding-t...
Explore the importance of developing the capabilities of leaders in facing global challenges and enhancing organizational creativity.
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trainingmag.com/growing-and-...
Growing and Developing the Capabilities of Leaders for the Future
Explore the importance of developing the capabilities of leaders in facing global challenges and enhancing organizational creativity.
trainingmag.com
December 15, 2025 at 5:20 AM
Explore the importance of developing the capabilities of leaders in facing global challenges and enhancing organizational creativity.
trainingmag.com/growing-and-...
trainingmag.com/growing-and-...
Explore the traits of visionary leaders who embrace change and foster innovation before crises arise.
trainingmag.com/the-secrets-...
trainingmag.com/the-secrets-...
The Secrets of Visionary Leaders: Create Change Before It’s Urgent
Explore the traits of visionary leaders who embrace change and foster innovation before crises arise.
trainingmag.com
December 15, 2025 at 5:18 AM
Explore the traits of visionary leaders who embrace change and foster innovation before crises arise.
trainingmag.com/the-secrets-...
trainingmag.com/the-secrets-...
Unlock the potential of corporate training. Discover how effective training can lead to measurable results for your organization.
trainingmag.com/from-partici...
trainingmag.com/from-partici...
From Participation to Transformation: Rethinking Corporate Training
Unlock the potential of corporate training. Discover how effective training can lead to measurable results for your organization.
trainingmag.com
December 15, 2025 at 5:16 AM
Unlock the potential of corporate training. Discover how effective training can lead to measurable results for your organization.
trainingmag.com/from-partici...
trainingmag.com/from-partici...
Explore the importance of communication readiness for leaders facing high-stakes dialogue and reputation management.
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trainingmag.com/communicatio...
Communication Readiness at the Top: A Guide for Training Professionals
Explore the importance of communication readiness for leaders facing high-stakes dialogue and reputation management.
trainingmag.com
December 15, 2025 at 5:15 AM
Explore the importance of communication readiness for leaders facing high-stakes dialogue and reputation management.
trainingmag.com/communicatio...
trainingmag.com/communicatio...
ransomware activity peaked in 2023 before falling in 2024, following a series of law enforcement actions targeting the ALPHV/BlackCat and LockBit ransomware gangs.
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www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/securit...
FinCEN says ransomware gangs extorted over $2.1B from 2022 to 2024
A new report by the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) shows that ransomware activity peaked in 2023 before falling in 2024, following a series of law enforcement actions targeting the ALPH...
www.bleepingcomputer.com
December 12, 2025 at 6:49 AM
ransomware activity peaked in 2023 before falling in 2024, following a series of law enforcement actions targeting the ALPHV/BlackCat and LockBit ransomware gangs.
www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/securit...
www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/securit...
Researchers at security software vendor Huntress say they’ve noticed a huge increase in ransomware attacks on hypervisors and urged users to ensure they’re as secure as can be and properly backed up.
www.theregister.com/2025/12/09/h...
www.theregister.com/2025/12/09/h...
Researchers spot 700 percent increase in hypervisor attacks
: Get your Hyper-V and VMware ESXi setups in order, people
www.theregister.com
December 12, 2025 at 6:47 AM
Researchers at security software vendor Huntress say they’ve noticed a huge increase in ransomware attacks on hypervisors and urged users to ensure they’re as secure as can be and properly backed up.
www.theregister.com/2025/12/09/h...
www.theregister.com/2025/12/09/h...
Two moms researched and found a workaround whereby adults can connect with youths and even exchange nude photos
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www.wsj.com/tech/persona...
The Instagram Loophole That Can Enable Predators to Reach Teens
Two moms researched and found a workaround whereby adults can connect with teens and even exchange nude photos.
www.wsj.com
December 12, 2025 at 6:44 AM
Two moms researched and found a workaround whereby adults can connect with youths and even exchange nude photos
www.wsj.com/tech/persona...
www.wsj.com/tech/persona...
Geoffrey Hinton said just because AI is replacing some programming task doesn't mean a CS degree isn't valuable.
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'Godfather of AI' Geoffrey Hinton says computer science degrees 'will remain valuable' — and students should learn to code
AI pioneer and Nobel Prize winner Geoffrey Hinton said students who want to become AI researchers need to focus on critical thinking.
www.businessinsider.com
December 12, 2025 at 6:42 AM
Geoffrey Hinton said just because AI is replacing some programming task doesn't mean a CS degree isn't valuable.
www.businessinsider.com/godfather-ai...
www.businessinsider.com/godfather-ai...
The European Commission said it was probing whether Google had breached EU competition rules by using the content of web publishers for AI purposes.
www.cnbc.com/2025/12/09/g...
www.cnbc.com/2025/12/09/g...
Google hit with EU antitrust investigation over use of online content for AI
It's the latest in a string of actions the European Commission has taken against U.S. big tech companies.
www.cnbc.com
December 12, 2025 at 6:41 AM
The European Commission said it was probing whether Google had breached EU competition rules by using the content of web publishers for AI purposes.
www.cnbc.com/2025/12/09/g...
www.cnbc.com/2025/12/09/g...
Five federally funded AI institutes provide a backbone for agriculture-focused AI research.
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December 11, 2025 at 11:00 AM
Five federally funded AI institutes provide a backbone for agriculture-focused AI research.
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Advocating for the inclusion of learning scientists in the development process to make sense of theory and data.
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cacm.acm.org/opinion/beyo...
cacm.acm.org
December 11, 2025 at 10:59 AM
Advocating for the inclusion of learning scientists in the development process to make sense of theory and data.
cacm.acm.org/opinion/beyo...
cacm.acm.org/opinion/beyo...
Highlighting the critical need for stronger safeguards against identity theft in peer review and academia at large and proposing mitigating strategies.
cacm.acm.org/opinion/iden...
cacm.acm.org/opinion/iden...
cacm.acm.org
December 11, 2025 at 10:57 AM
Highlighting the critical need for stronger safeguards against identity theft in peer review and academia at large and proposing mitigating strategies.
cacm.acm.org/opinion/iden...
cacm.acm.org/opinion/iden...
Windows 11’s Notepad continues to get Copilot-powered AI features – a handy addition to a tool whose main appeal has always been simplicity and minimalism. Not all users are happy, however, with some saying AI features are overkill.
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cybernews.com/tech/microso...
Microsoft adds AI to Windows Notepad, fans divided
Windows 11 Notepad now features AI Copilot, sparks user backlash
cybernews.com
December 11, 2025 at 6:16 AM
Windows 11’s Notepad continues to get Copilot-powered AI features – a handy addition to a tool whose main appeal has always been simplicity and minimalism. Not all users are happy, however, with some saying AI features are overkill.
cybernews.com/tech/microso...
cybernews.com/tech/microso...