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Is AI The New Scapegoat For Tech Layoffs?
AI’s rising influence is scrutinized amid significant layoffs at Amazon and Meta, attributed to cultural issues rather than solely technology. While AI adoption generates anxiety, it’s often a cover for restructuring beyond just workforce reduction. Experts predict a productivity boost from AI, emphasizing the need for workforce upskilling to adapt effectively to evolving demands. Continue reading
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Roadmap To Bridge India’s AI Innovation Gap
India produces a staggering 1.5 million engineering graduates annually and has a thriving tech ecosystem. Yet, we haven’t been able to create a homegrown ChatGPT or DeepSeek. What’s holding us back is a lack of innovation and breakthroughs, which dampen our chances of leading the AI race. Here’s what we must do to gain ground… Continue reading
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How To Upskill India’s Blue-Collar Workforce
We talked in our earlier post about the blue collar paradox. Today I did like to share some thoughts on how to go about looking at this problem space and possible approaches to upskill. Upskilling India’s blue collar workers presents a challenge as well as an opportunity. We explored the reason behind the lag in… Continue reading
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India’s Blue-Collar Paradox
India faces a significant challenge in addressing the skills gap among its 450 million blue-collar workers, with a projected shortfall of 150 million skilled workers by 2023. The lack of formal training and socio-economic barriers exacerbate the issues, resulting in high attrition rates and unskilled labor. Solutions are necessary to bridge this gap. Continue reading
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Do We Need An AI-Generated Minister To Fight Corruption?
The appointment of Diella, the world’s first AI-generated minister in Albania, aims to promote transparency and reduce corruption in public spending ahead of EU accession. While AI can enhance efficiency, ethical concerns remain regarding bias and data accuracy. Effective oversight and citizen involvement are essential for AI’s success in governance. Continue reading
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The Sector That’s Most At Risk From Cyberattacks In India
In April, Rajasthan’s Education Department website was compromised by a cyberattack, illustrating growing vulnerabilities in India’s digital learning sector. Despite rapid growth projected at Rs 41,500 crore by FY28, educational institutions face an average of 7,095 weekly cyberattacks, threatening sensitive student data and academic integrity. Implementing robust cybersecurity measures is essential for safeguarding education. Continue reading
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Artificial Intelligence, H1B Visa & The Test Of Accountability
I have been thinking about the brouhaha over the H-1B visa and believe a deeper look at Indian IT is in order. The sector’s under fire on two fronts: →Due to the hike in H1B visa fees to $100,000.→From the disruption by artificial intelligence. Indians make up 70% of H1B visa recipients, with China trailing… Continue reading
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Ethan Evans & Leadership Lessons
Ethan Evans’ video on Developing Dev offers valuable insights on modern engineering leadership. Key lessons emphasize the importance of soft skills, the need for assertiveness, the proactive pursuit of promotions, and partnering with supervisors for success. Additionally, it highlights the stagnation of “zombie projects” and the benefits of relationships in fast-growing companies. Continue reading
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The New Leadership Equation
Two contrasting leaders emerged in a tech company facing challenges. One relied on control, leading to disengagement, while the other fostered participation, activation, engagement, and trust, resulting in a motivated team that thrived. The narrative emphasizes that effective leadership is about collaboration and creating a supportive environment for growth and innovation. Continue reading
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Enhancing Digital Interactions with Natural Language
NLWeb is an innovative layer of the web that enhances natural language interactions with digital content and commerce, redefining website structures for AI assistants. It integrates deep product ontologies and optimized JSON-LD feeds to improve searchability and user experience through conversational queries, targeted at voice commerce and LLM-driven support. Continue reading
About Me
Over 24 years of experience developing software to support multi-million dollar revenue scale and leading global engineering teams. Hands-on leadership in building and mentoring software engineering teams. I love History as a subject and also run regularly long distances to keep myself functional.
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