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politics1 year ago

New Jersey Mandates Salary Disclosure in Job Listings

New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy has signed a new law requiring employers with more than 10 employees to include compensation ranges and benefits in job listings, as well as disclose promotional opportunities to current employees. This legislation aims to enhance transparency and fairness in the hiring process, following similar laws in other states like New York. The law, which will take effect in mid-2025, includes fines for non-compliance and is part of a broader trend towards pay transparency across the U.S.

gaming1 year ago

Blizzard's New Open-World Shooter Sparks StarCraft Speculation

Blizzard is hiring for an 'open-world shooter game,' with job listings for roles like associate design director and senior designer. This follows reports of a new StarCraft shooter in development, as mentioned in Jason Schreier's book. The game details remain undisclosed, but the hiring suggests Blizzard's continued interest in expanding its shooter game portfolio. Previously, a survival game codenamed Odyssey was canceled, which was led by ex-Far Cry boss Dan Hay.

technology2 years ago

Apple Accelerates 6G Connectivity Development Amidst Modem Challenges

Apple is reportedly expanding its efforts to implement 6G cellular connectivity on its devices, as evidenced by recent job listings seeking engineers to develop 6G technologies. The company has joined the Next G Alliance, an industry group focused on advancing North American mobile technology leadership in 6G and beyond. While 6G is expected to offer significantly faster speeds than 5G, its real-world performance and consumer availability are not anticipated until around 2030.

technology2 years ago

Apple's Strategic Push: AI Integration Across Products and iOS 18 Focus

Apple has recently posted job listings indicating its plans to incorporate generative AI into multiple products. The company is seeking candidates for roles related to generative AI in various departments, including the App Store platform, Apple Retail, Siri Information Intelligence, and more. Apple aims to invest over $1 billion per year in generative AI-based products and features, with a focus on large language models (LLMs) to enhance Siri, Messages, Xcode, Apple Music, Pages, and Keynote. While Apple's rivals have already deployed AI-powered features, Apple is now getting serious about integrating generative AI into its offerings.

technology2 years ago

Elon Musk's X Challenges LinkedIn with New Job Listing Feature

Elon Musk's X, formerly Twitter, has introduced a job listing feature for verified organizations on its platform. The feature, currently in beta, allows verified organizations to post job listings under the "We're Hiring" section of their account. Prospective candidates can then be directed to the organization's website to learn more and apply. The feature is expected to be available to premium users for a monthly fee of $1000. This move aligns with Musk's vision of turning the platform into an "everything app." X's acquisition of job-matching tech start-up Laskie in May likely contributed to the development of this feature.

technology2 years ago

Hollywood Writers Strike as Studios Offer $1 Million AI Jobs

Despite ongoing protests from writers and actors against the use of AI in the entertainment industry, film and television studios such as Disney, Netflix, and Sony have advertised job listings for AI-centric roles, offering salaries ranging from $200,000 to over $1 million. Positions include engineering managers, AI technical directors, and research scientists focused on AI ethics. The Writers Guild of America, representing Hollywood writers, has been on strike for over three months, demanding higher pay and opposing AI taking their jobs. The Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers proposed a new compensation package, but the offer was rejected by the WGA.

social-mediatech2 years ago

"Twitter Introduces Verified Job Listings for Organizations"

Twitter is reportedly developing a job listings feature for verified organizations, allowing them to post job openings on their profiles. The feature, referred to as "Twitter Hiring," will enable verified organizations to attract talent by adding up to five job positions to their profiles. Verified organizations will also have the option to import all of their open jobs to Twitter by connecting to a supported Applicant Tracking System or XML feed. This move positions Twitter to compete with platforms like LinkedIn and Indeed in the job market space. The feature is included in Twitter's Verified for Organizations package, and it aims to make it easier for companies to reach potential candidates across the platform's extensive user base.

technology2 years ago

Apple ramps up hiring for generative AI experts in AR/VR and mixed reality.

Apple is seeking experts in generative AI to work on augmented and virtual reality applications, according to new job listings. The company is looking for machine learning engineers with a background and/or interest in conversational and generative AI to build applications on top of its most advanced technologies, while developing expertise in AR/VR. The job listing suggests there will eventually be an on-device way to create AR/VR apps on the headset. Apple is also reportedly working on software tools that will allow developers and customers to create AR apps for its headset, including via Siri.

gaming2 years ago

Sony's Cloud Gaming Future: A Push for PlayStation Handheld and PS5 Launch.

Sony is hiring for cloud gaming tech with a specific aim at PlayStation, indicating a renewed interest in cloud gaming. The job listings imply that Sony’s cloud gaming could run on a hybrid system using Kubernetes and Amazon’s AWS. Sony appears to be hiring for more roles in this cloud-focused Future Technology Group than any other roles in PlayStation. This news comes as Sony is also rumored to be launching its own handheld PlayStation device, which was previously reported not to include cloud gaming.

technology2 years ago

LinkedIn Introduces AI-Powered Profile Optimization and Job Listings Features

LinkedIn has launched new AI-powered features to help users improve their professional profiles and companies write better job descriptions. The AI will analyze the information provided by the users and summarize the most impressive information for their headline and about-section summary. The feature will be available to select Premium subscribers starting today. Employers will also be able to use AI to achieve hiring goals by using LinkedIn's AI job description generator. Additionally, LinkedIn Learning has made over 100 AI courses available for free until June 15, 2023.