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Destination Earth: The digital twin helping to predict – and prevent – climate change How the European Commission is hoping to fight back against climate change with a perfect digital twin of our planet, powered by Finland's monstrous LUMI supercomputer

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Microsoft saved $500 million by using AI in its call centers last year – and it’s a sign of things to come for everyone else A senior executive at Microsoft revealed the cost savings during a leaked presentation

❌ Althoff's comments come just days after the tech giant announced a fresh batch of layoffs, which are expected to impact 9,000 workers globally.

Microsoft saved $500 million by using AI in its call centers last year – and it’s a sign of things to come for everyone else A senior executive at Microsoft revealed the cost savings during a leaked presentation

📈 Althoff revealed the firm has been using AI to drive productivity improvements in areas such as software engineering, customer service, and sales.

💡 The savings unlocked by Microsoft were made primarily in its call centers. Exact details on savings across other business functions are unknown.

Microsoft saved $500 million by using AI in its call centers last year – and it’s a sign of things to come for everyone else A senior executive at Microsoft revealed the cost savings during a leaked presentation

💸 #Microsoft made more than $500 million in savings last year by using AI across key business functions, a senior executive has revealed.

📰 Chief commercial officer Judson Althoff made the admission during a presentation according to reports from Bloomberg.

🧵 More details below.

An executive producer at Xbox Games Studios told laid off staff to use AI for counseling, and it’s the most ludicrous thing I’ve ever seen in my life In the immediate aftermath of Microsoft layoffs, promoting AI careers advice feels supremely cold

💬 It’s easy to look at the numbers and think they’re just that, numbers. But behind every penny saved there’s a human worker. People with families to feed, mortgages to pay, and an array of various responsibilities and ambitions in their lives that rest on the security of their job."

An executive producer at Xbox Games Studios told laid off staff to use AI for counseling, and it’s the most ludicrous thing I’ve ever seen in my life In the immediate aftermath of Microsoft layoffs, promoting AI careers advice feels supremely cold

📝 @rosswritesetc.bsky.social thinks the post is the most ill-timed thing he's ever witnessed on LinkedIn.

❌ Worse still, it shows how the human impact of layoffs is often overlooked. Lives are turned upside down. Viewing it as an opportunity to improve networking skills completely misses the mark.

An executive producer at Xbox Games Studios told laid off staff to use AI for counseling, and it’s the most ludicrous thing I’ve ever seen in my life In the immediate aftermath of Microsoft layoffs, promoting AI careers advice feels supremely cold

💡 With thousands of Microsoft workers facing more layoffs, a senior figure at Xbox Game Studios took to LinkedIn to offer some poorly timed advice for those caught up in the cuts.

🧠 This included using AI chatbots to help "reduce the emotional and cognitive load that comes with job loss".

Microsoft layoffs set to hit 9,000 staff in biggest round of cuts since 2023 The latest round of Microsoft layoffs marks the fifth of the year for the tech giant

❗ Microsoft is set to cut 4% of its workforce in another massive round of cuts.

📉 The layoffs, which are expected to impact around 9,000 staff globally, mark the third round of cuts in the space of two months and its fifth round so far this this year.

#Microsoft | #Layoffs | #MicrosoftLayoffs

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GitHub CEO Thomas Dohmke thinks there’s still a place for junior developers in the age of AI The GitHub chief exec appears upbeat on future prospects for entry-level developers

💡 There's been a lot said about the impact of AI on entry-level workers in recent months, particularly junior developers.

✔️ While some industry stakeholders warn of plummeting job openings and a strained labor market, @github.com CEO Thomas Dohmke appears upbeat.

#AI #Software #GitHub

‘Agent washing’ is here: Most agentic AI tools are just ‘repackaged’ RPA solutions and chatbots – and Gartner says 40% of projects will be ditched within two years Gartner says agentic AI tools still have a long way to go before providing tangible enterprise value

❓ Is agentic AI all just hype? A recent study suggests many 'agentic AI tools' are just repackaged RPA solutions and chatbots.

The consultancy warned about the rise of 'agent washing' and said enterprises exploring the adoption of these tools should tread carefully.

#AI | #AgenticAI

Google CEO Sundar Pichai is unfazed by AI job cuts — workers might not share the same optimism Workers facing job cuts might not find solace in Sundar Pichai's upbeat outlook on AI

❓ Google CEO Sundar Pichai doesn’t appear concerned about the prospect of AI job losses, but do workers feel the same way?

🎙️ Speaking earlier this month, Pichai said growing AI adoption rates will be a net positive and enable the tech giant to grow its workforce, rather than result in redundancies.

‘This is the largest AI ecosystem in the world without its own infrastructure’: Jensen Huang thinks the UK has immense AI potential – but it still has a lot of work to do The Nvidia chief exec described the UK as a “fantastic place for VCs to invest” but stressed hardware has to expand to reap the benefits

💬 “You can’t do machine learning without a machine – and so the ability to build these AI supercomputers here in the UK will naturally attract more startups, it will naturally enable all the rich ecosystem of researchers here to do their life’s work."

📝@rorybathgate.bsky.social has more for ITPro.

‘This is the largest AI ecosystem in the world without its own infrastructure’: Jensen Huang thinks the UK has immense AI potential – but it still has a lot of work to do The Nvidia chief exec described the UK as a “fantastic place for VCs to invest” but stressed hardware has to expand to reap the benefits

❌ But Huang also warned the UK is the “largest AI ecosystem in the world without its own infrastructure,” comparing the challenge for researchers to astronomers trying to do their work without radio telescopes.

‘This is the largest AI ecosystem in the world without its own infrastructure’: Jensen Huang thinks the UK has immense AI potential – but it still has a lot of work to do The Nvidia chief exec described the UK as a “fantastic place for VCs to invest” but stressed hardware has to expand to reap the benefits

Speaking at the conference yesterday, the Nvidia chief exec said the UK is in a 'Goldilocks circumstance' in that it boasts a wealth of AI expertise, world-class research institutions, and an impressive record of attracting VC investment.

‘This is the largest AI ecosystem in the world without its own infrastructure’: Jensen Huang thinks the UK has immense AI potential – but it still has a lot of work to do The Nvidia chief exec described the UK as a “fantastic place for VCs to invest” but stressed hardware has to expand to reap the benefits

💡 Jensen Huang thinks the UK has enormous AI potential, but one key ingredient is missing - infrastructure.

🧵 Read on for more details on Huang's appearance at London Tech Week.

Fresh Microsoft layoffs hit more software engineering roles, documents show The layoffs mark the second round of cuts in the space of a month

Microsoft is set to cut more roles in its home state of Washington, with software engineers once again among those hardest hit.

Filings show 305 workers in total will be affected, with the cuts coming just weeks after it announced plans to lay off nearly 6,000 staff globally.

#Microsoft | #Layoffs

Big tech promised developers productivity gains with AI tools – now they’re being rendered obsolete From claims of a golden age of productivity to workforce cuts, it’s been a whirlwind two years for software developers

Things aren't looking great for software developers in 2025, writes ITPro's @rosswritesetc.bsky.social.

📈 Big tech promised them huge productivity gains and an easier life with AI, but now some face being replaced by the very tools and solutions they helped build.

#Software | #Ai | #Development

Enterprises want to tackle technical debt, but they’re caught in a vicious ‘legacy dependency’ cycle – and it’s costing them customers Balancing customer needs with technology demands is causing headaches for IT leaders

Enterprises are caught in a vicious 'legacy dependency' cycle, according to new research from Pegasystems, and it's costing them customers.

In a survey, more than two-thirds (68%) of respondents said legacy systems and applications are hampering their ability to embrace new technologies.

Criminal records, financial data exposed in cyber attack on Legal Aid Agency The Legal Aid Agency has been “working around the clock” to tackle the incident

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Criminal records, financial data exposed in cyber attack on Legal Aid Agency The Legal Aid Agency has been “working around the clock” to tackle the incident

Data exposed in the incident belongs to individuals who applied for legal aid through the agency’s digital service between 2010 and 2025.

This may have included contact details and addresses of applicants as well as dates of birth, national ID numbers, criminal history, and employment status.

Criminal records, financial data exposed in cyber attack on Legal Aid Agency The Legal Aid Agency has been “working around the clock” to tackle the incident

In a statement confirming the incident, the government revealed it first became aware of the incident on April 23rd. An investigation into the incident showed the attack was “more extensive than originally understood”.

Criminal records, financial data exposed in cyber attack on Legal Aid Agency The Legal Aid Agency has been “working around the clock” to tackle the incident

A "significant amount" of personal data has been exposed in a cyber attack on the Legal Aid Agency, the Ministry of Justice has revealed.

🧵 Here's everything we know so far 🧵

OpenAI just launched 'Codex', a new AI agent for software engineering The new Codex agent from OpenAI will be integrated within ChatGPT and aimed at developers

OpenAI is delving further into the world of AI coding tools with the launch of 'Codex', a new AI agent designed specifically for software engineering purposes.

ITPro's @rosswritesetc.bsky.social has all the details on how Codex works and how you can get your hands on the new tool.

M&S suspends online sales as 'cyber incident' continues M&S customers have been warned to remain vigilant for phishing scams capitalizing on the incident

There's been a new development in the M&S 'cyber incident' this afternoon as the high street retailer pauses online and app sales.

In a statement issued via social media, the company reiterated that there's no risk to customer data and that this is a precautionary measure.

#M&S | #InfoSec

Want to supercharge your vibe coding skills? Here are the best AI models developers can use to generate secure code Claude 3.7 Sonnet is the best performer for vibe coding, while others produce very mixed results

😎 Vibe coding is all the rage right now, but what AI models work best and allow devs to generate secure, reliable code?

💡 New research suggests Anthropic's Claude 3.7 Sonnet model highly rated - but some other leading models leave a lot to be desired.

#VibeCoding | #Software | #Development

What to look out for at RSAC Conference 2025 Convincing attendees that AI can revolutionize security will be the first point of order at next week’s RSA Conference – but traditional threats will be a constant undercurrent

Heading to RSAC next week? ITPro's Rory Bathgate will be on the ground in San Francisco covering all the news and announcements.

@rorybathgate.bsky.social looks at what we can expect across the week.

#RSA | #Cybersecurity | #InfoSec

Layoffs loom for underskilled tech workers and poor performers – but there's light on the horizon for those willing to upskill While layoffs are expected, upskilling will help workers avoid cuts

❌ Tech hiring managers expect more layoffs in the coming months, with roles ripe for automation and workers with outdated skills the most likely to be cut.

🔎 Other factors making staff vulnerable include poor performance compared, with firms specifically targeting underperforming workers.

M&S calls in NCSC after 'cyber incident' disrupts customer payments, online orders The retailer is working with the NCSC in the wake of the incident

Marks & Spencer has revealed it is battling a 'cyber incident' and has apologised to customers amid disruption to payments and online orders.

The exact cause of the incident is yet to be determined, but the retailer has called in the NCSC for support.

#M&S | #MarksandSpencer | #Cybersecurity

Microsoft says workers should believe the hype with AI tools: Researchers found Copilot users saved three hours per week sifting through emails, gained more focus time, and completed collaborative tas... Using AI tools paid dividends for some workers, but alternative research shows it could create problems for others down the line

❓ But are AI tools really all they're hyped up to be? Not exactly. As @rosswritesetc.bsky.social points out, a previous study from Microsoft showed the frequent use of AI tools could impact users' critical thinking skills.