TSMC workers push back as bonus cuts loom despite record profits
Employees at TSMC are increasingly voicing frustration over potential cuts to their annual bonuses. The discontent follows speculation that 2025 bonuses, expected to be paid in July, could be reduced by as much as 15% as the company ramps up spending on overseas expansion. The tension comes at a moment when the semiconductor industry is […]
Linus Torvalds pushes back as AI-driven code submissions flood Linux kernel
Linus Torvalds is signaling a tougher stance on incoming code contributions to the Linux kernel. The shift comes after he warned that trivial and poorly timed submissions, some generated or triggered by AI-assisted code reviews, are disrupting the stability of the release process. The comments came in his weekly update announcing the fifth release candidate […]
AI boom is driving a surge in cybersecurity jobs
Demand for cybersecurity advisors is rising as companies scramble to keep up with new risks introduced by artificial intelligence. Job listings for cybersecurity advisors have increased by 11 per cent compared to a year ago, according to data compiled by Glassdoor and cited by The New York Times. The surge is being driven in part […]
Meta cuts jobs as it doubles down on AI
Meta has cut 10 per cent of its workforce as part of a sweeping restructuring effort tied to its long-term push into artificial intelligence. At the same time, the company is redirecting 7,000 employees into AI-focused roles as it reshapes its workforce around what it sees as the next defining technology wave. The layoffs, which […]