AI's Growing Impact on Global Workforce and Job Market
The Philippines anticipates 13 million jobs are at risk due to AI integration, while Cisco's president mandates AI proficiency for all developers, indicating a significant shift in the global workforce landscape.
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Philippines’ AI reckoning puts 13 million jobs on the line
Renso Bajala didn’t expect a machine to help decide whether he kept his job. In 2024, the 22-year-old Makati City native was on probation in a customer relations role for a US credit card company when he learned that becoming a regular employee would involve impressing a new gatekeeper: artificial intelligence. The AI analysed his tone, delivery and keyword usage, scoring each interaction for sentiment and customer experience. No one had mentioned it during training. “I was a new hire, and...
By Sam Beltran
Read full article →Cisco president Jeetu Patel reveals what developers company will never hire
Cisco's president Jeetu Patel mandates AI for all developers, aiming for half a dozen AI-coded products by 2026. This shift to spec-driven development sees human teams shrink, with AI agents tripling output. While embracing AI's potential, Cisco is investing heavily in security to prevent rogue agents, urging developers to master AI to stay relevant.
By TOI TECH DESK
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