Thursday, October 17, 2024

UK study: employers running grad schemes received an average of 140 applications for each job in 2024, a record and up 59% YoY, as AI makes applying easier (Financial Times)

Financial Times:
UK study: employers running grad schemes received an average of 140 applications for each job in 2024, a record and up 59% YoY, as AI makes applying easier  —  Fierce competition for roles has been sharpest in highly paid sectors such as IT and consulting  —  UK graduates face …



South Korea plans stronger measures to prevent leaks of advanced tech and business secrets; the NIS says there were 40 attempted chip secret leaks in five years (Reuters)

Reuters:
South Korea plans stronger measures to prevent leaks of advanced tech and business secrets; the NIS says there were 40 attempted chip secret leaks in five years  —  South Korea will prepare stronger measures in a bid to prevent overseas leaks of business secrets amid intensifying competition …



How machine learning could have transformative effects on Africa's developing economies and societies, as some critics worry over a deepening digital divide (Financial Times)

Financial Times:
How machine learning could have transformative effects on Africa's developing economies and societies, as some critics worry over a deepening digital divide  —  Machine learning could have transformative effects on developing economies and societies.  But some fear a deepening digital divide



Sources: amid the Iran war, Asian bankers say rising power prices and energy security are becoming a bigger consideration in data center financing decisions (Bloomberg)

Bloomberg : Sources: amid the Iran war, Asian bankers say rising power prices and energy security are becoming a bigger consideration in ...