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Prat Vemana, executive VP and chief information and product officer at the $105-billion Target, is trying to put AI into the hands of everyone shaping the retail experience, from designers and planners to store teams and digital engineers. And the India centre is playing a central role in the effort to make Target run on AI

Over 92,000 tech jobs vanished in 2026, pushing the total since 2020 to nearly 900,000. Giants like Meta and Microsoft are cutting thousands, signaling a structural shift driven by AI efficiencies and pandemic over-hiring. Despite massive layoffs, tech titans are investing billions in AI, while startups achieve rapid growth with leaner teams, redefining business expansion in the AI era.

AI pioneer Yann LeCun urges students to disregard alarmist CEO pronouncements and fears of AI-driven job losses and extinction. He emphasizes that higher education, particularly in fields like physics and electrical engineering, will become more valuable as AI tools require human oversight and strategic direction, leading to job evolution rather than elimination.

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Rail Land Development Authority (RLDA) has announced recruitment for 40 Site Engineer posts in Civil and Electrical disciplines on a contract basis across India. Eligible candidates with B.E. or B.Tech degrees and two years of experience can apply offline by May 22, 2026. The selection process includes merit evaluation, interview, and document verification. Selected candidates will receive a consolidated monthly salary of Rs 76,000. No application fee is required for this recruitment drive.

Exports Touch Rs 23,622 Cr as India Scales Up Manufacturing

Netflix co-founder Reed Hastings foresees AI significantly boosting the importance of humanities and emotional intelligence in tech. He suggests a shift away from STEM dominance, emphasizing history and literature. Hastings, who donated $50 million to Bowdoin College for AI and humanity research, believes the next two decades will be exciting, ushering in an era of abundance.

Bank of America's research suggests AI won't cause a 'job Armageddon,' citing historical economic adaptation. While 840 million global jobs are exposed to generative AI, BofA distinguishes between AI as a partner and AI as a replacement, with only a small percentage fully automated. The emergence of 'agentic AI' is noted as a more disruptive force.

Aiza Usman, an AI Engineer at Anthropic, shares her journey into artificial intelligence. She moved from Pakistan to the US for studies, focusing on generative models and large language systems. Usman gained practical experience at a fintech startup before joining Anthropic. She highlights the company's commitment to responsible AI development.