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business6 months ago

Goldman Sachs Introduces AI Coder Devin, Redefining Tech Hiring

Goldman Sachs has hired Devin, an AI-powered software engineer, to boost productivity and create a hybrid workforce of humans and AI, with plans to expand its use significantly. While this innovation aims to enhance efficiency, industry leaders warn that AI could displace many entry-level white-collar jobs, potentially reducing Wall Street employment by up to 200,000 in the coming years. The shift emphasizes the importance of AI proficiency for future workers.

via Fortune|
#ai#automation#business
business6 months ago

Tech Worker Caught Multitasking Across Multiple Startups

A software engineer, Soham Parekh, gained notoriety for secretly working for multiple Silicon Valley startups simultaneously, often under false pretenses, leading to multiple dismissals and warnings from company founders. Despite claims of extraordinary ability and high salaries, investigations revealed no record of his claimed education, and he was accused of lying and scamming multiple companies over several years. The case highlights issues of trust and talent acquisition in the competitive tech industry.

via Fortune|
#business#multiple-jobs#scam
technology1 year ago

"Ex-Microsoft Engineer Criticizes Windows 11's Performance as 'Comically Bad'"

A former Microsoft senior software engineer criticized Windows 11's Start menu, describing it as "comically bad" and highlighting performance issues despite using a high-end device. Multiple users echoed the sentiments, citing difficulties in finding apps and keystroke registration failures. Microsoft is reportedly investigating the performance issues, with a former Windows Experiences lead previously expressing dissatisfaction with certain aspects of the Start menu. Despite Microsoft's focus on AI efforts, there is hope for improvement as the company is actively looking into the highlighted performance issues. Windows 11's flawed design and stringent system requirements have led to user reluctance in transitioning from Windows 10, with third-party alternatives like Start11 gaining popularity.

via Windows Central|
#microsoft#performance-issues#software-engineer
technology1 year ago

"Uncovering and Addressing Linux Backdoor Threats: A Critical Overview"

A Microsoft software engineer discovered a backdoor in XZ Utils, a widely used data-compression tool for Linux and Unix-like operating systems, which could inject unauthorized code to spy on users and execute malicious activities. The backdoor was traced to a contributor who patiently gained trust over three years before adding the malicious code. Red Hat and Debian have issued security advisories, urging affected users to downgrade XZ Utils to an uncompromised version and watch for any malicious activity. This incident highlights the importance of securing open-source software and the potential risks of supply chain attacks.

via PCMag|
#backdoor#linux#open-source
technology1 year ago

"Google's Accidental Pixel 8a Revelations: Release Date, Storage Boost, and Price Hike"

Google has confirmed the existence of the Pixel 8a, hinting at the return of the previously removed battery stats feature, which will be exclusive to the Pixel 8a and its successors. The feature was introduced in Android 14's QPR1 update and then disappeared in the March 2024 Pixel update, with a Google software engineer stating that it wasn't meant for existing devices. Rumors suggest the Pixel 8a might debut in the next few months, possibly around the time of Google I/O in May, with a potential increase in price compared to its predecessor.

via Android Central|
#android#battery-stats#google
technology-and-relationships1 year ago

"Tech Worker's Wedding Day VR Surprise Leaves Bride Unimpressed"

Software engineer Jacob Wright wore his Apple Vision Pro during his wedding photos, despite his new bride's explicit request not to. The viral image shows his wife looking visibly displeased, although she later clarified that she wasn't actually upset. Wright, a software engineer at an AI startup, justified wearing the headset as a way to capture Spatial Video, but his wife found it "a little creepy."

via AppleInsider|
#apple-vision-pro#marriage#software-engineer
technology2 years ago

"Nvidia Faces Lawsuit for Leaking Confidential Files in Video Meeting Mishap"

Nvidia is facing a lawsuit from automotive tech firm Valeo, alleging that one of its software engineers, Mohammad Moniruzzaman, stole Valeo's top-secret research and brought it to Nvidia. During a video call with Valeo, Moniruzzaman accidentally shared his screen and revealed source code that Valeo recognized as their own. Valeo conducted an IT audit and discovered that Moniruzzaman had downloaded their advanced parking and driving assistance systems source code without authorization. Moniruzzaman was convicted of unlawful acquisition of trade secrets by German authorities. Valeo is seeking restitution, damages, an injunction, and a declaration that Nvidia has no rights to use their confidential research.

via Fortune|
#lawsuit#nvidia#software-engineer
science-and-technology2 years ago

Unintentional Discovery: Male-Killing Virus Unveiled in Insects

The Alberta government has proposed a bill that would allow more workers to use the "software engineer" title, a move applauded by Canada's tech community. Cheetahs are shifting their hunting activity to dawn and dusk hours during warmer weather, which may increase conflicts with nocturnal predators due to climate change. A woman in Dawson City, Yukon, had a tragic encounter with a wolf that attacked her dog outside her home. Astronomers have discovered seven planets orbiting a star in our Milky Way galaxy, all of which are being "fried" by their star's radiant energy even more intensely than Mercury.

via Yahoo Canada Finance|
#alberta#cheetahs#climate-change
education2 years ago

From College Rejections to Google Employment: A Remarkable Journey

Stanley Zhong, a high school graduate with exceptional grades and achievements, was rejected by 14 colleges, including state schools, leaving him frustrated and seeking transparency in college admissions. He landed a job as a software development engineer at Google, where a college degree is not required. Zhong plans to stick with the job for at least a year before considering college, acknowledging the value of higher education but also recognizing the self-taught nature of his programming skills.

via CBS News|
#college-admissions#education#google
missing-person2 years ago

Netflix Software Engineer Goes Missing Shortly After Starting Dream Job in California

Yohanes Kidane, a 22-year-old software engineer who recently started working at Netflix, has gone missing after being last seen getting into an Uber in San Jose. His cell phone, wallet, and backpack were found near the Golden Gate Bridge Welcome Center in San Francisco. Kidane's friends and family have created a task force to search for him and have contacted the police. Prior to his disappearance, Kidane had mentioned a suspicious Uber ride where the driver insisted on taking him to a different location.

via New York Post |
#missing-person#netflix#san-francisco
technology2 years ago

SpaceX hires 14-year-old prodigy as software engineer

SpaceX has hired Kairan Quazi, a 14-year-old "child prodigy" who graduated from college eight years early, as a software engineer. Quazi thanked SpaceX for focusing on his academic accomplishments and skills rather than his age. The company recently secured a contract with the Department of Defense to provide communication satellite services for use in Ukraine.

via Fox Business|
#department-of-defense#elon-musk#kairan-quazi
technology2 years ago

14-year-old Kairan Quazi joins SpaceX as youngest engineer.

Kairan Quazi, a 14-year-old software engineer, is set to become the youngest employee at SpaceX. He will be joining the Starlink engineering team after graduating from Santa Clara University and moving from California to Washington state in July. Quazi expressed his excitement in a LinkedIn post, stating that SpaceX did not use his age as an arbitrary measure of his maturity and ability.

via Interesting Engineering|
#kairan-quazi#software-engineer#spacex
technology2 years ago

Tragic Deaths of Two Google Employees at NYC Headquarters

A 31-year-old senior software engineer died after falling from the 14th floor of Google's New York City office building. The police responded to a 911 call reporting an unconscious person lying on the ground. The engineer's name is being withheld pending family notification. This incident follows the death of another Google employee in February, which police said was by apparent suicide. According to the US Bureau of Statistics, there were 307 workplace-related deaths by suicide in 2019, the highest level on record.

via Yahoo Finance|
#google#new-york-city#software-engineer
technology2 years ago

Tragedy at Google's NYC office as engineer jumps to death from 14th floor.

A 31-year-old senior software engineer fell from the 14th floor of Google's New York City office building and died. The engineer's name is being withheld pending family notification. This incident follows the death of another Google employee in February, which police said was by apparent suicide. The US Bureau of Statistics reported 307 workplace-related deaths by suicide in 2019, the highest level on record. Google employees were also impacted by layoffs, with hundreds expressing their dismay on social media.

via Business Insider|
#google#layoffs#software-engineer