The more competitors, the more opportunity? — Apple is reportedly working on its own chatbot. According to a new Bloomberg report, Apple “has built its own framework to create large language models — the A.I.-based systems at the heart of new offerings like ChatGPT and Google’s Bard.” However, Apple doesn’t yet have a strategy for integrating “Apple…

It was a bloodbath in tech earlier this year. What’s changed? — It’s a question on many tech professionals’ minds: are the massive tech layoffs of 2023 finally behind us? If you work in tech, you’re painfully aware of how some of the biggest companies in tech spent the end of 2022 and the first quarter of this year cutting tens of…

Tech skills are increasingly key to landing a job anywhere. — Virtually every organization relies on technology in some way. The nation’s biggest companies spend millions on cutting-edge platforms for data analytics and generative A.I.; meanwhile, a coffee shop might depend on accounting software and a front-end developer to keep its website up and running. This tight integration with technology means…

They don’t get as many hours as they’d like to develop new software. — How do software developers and engineers spend their days? Do they have a lot of time to actually code, or do they burn too many hours on activities like meetings? SlashData and Sentry recently collaborated on a survey designed to measure the state of developers’ happiness. Based on answers from…

Want to make a lot of money in technology? Consider these specializations. — Given the sheer number of tech specializations out there, many tech professionals (and aspiring tech professionals) can quickly become overwhelmed about which skills and occupations to pursue. Sometimes, deciding on a particular specialization comes down to passion: what do you want to do with your time and resources? But sometimes…

It’s tempting to use these automated tools as part of the application process. — Sooner or later, every job seeker will face the question: Will you use artificial intelligence (A.I.) tools such as ChatGPT to write your cover letter, resume, and other application materials? According to one survey from earlier this year, 46 percent of job seekers are already using ChatGPT to generate a…

The data suggests workers aren’t so quick to head out the door… — Is the so-called ‘Great Resignation’ over? Over the past few years, generalized demand for talent had led many employees to quit their jobs in search of new, better opportunities. This was especially true in tech, where professionals felt empowered to leave a position that didn’t offer the salary, benefits, and…

The company also plans on restructuring key tech teams. — Meta’s latest round of layoffs isn’t sparing technical employees. According to CNBC, those affected by the cuts include specialists in UI/UX, graphics, software engineering, and more. As announced last month, Meta plans on laying off an additional 10,000 workers on top of the 11,000 employees dismissed in late 2022, which…

For tech pros, there’s a lot of potential danger in software that can code on its own. — There’s been a lot of chatter this week about ChatGPT and Bard, rival chatbot platforms that could soon enhance the search engines of both Google and Microsoft. ChatGPT is also capable of writing code in response to a query, leading to a huge worry among tech professionals: Is A.I. finally…