The government is promoting inclusivity through the Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY), a skill development program aimed at marginalized communities. The minister emphasized the importance of accessibility, with training centers in districts and specific allocations for Aspirational and Left-Wing Extremism-affected districts. Under PMKVY 4.0, new job roles in Artificial Intelligence, Electric Vehicle, Robotics, 5G, and Data Analytics have been introduced to enhance employability in future-ready sectors.
The Samsung Galaxy S25 series boasts excellent cameras, particularly the flagship S25 Ultra, and comes with a range of AI-powered software features to enhance the photography experience. The Scene Optimization setting automatically adjusts settings for different locations, while Galaxy AI Nightography2 improves nighttime shots by taking multiple frames and using machine learning to create a more detailed image. AI enhanced zoom with Super Resolution allows for high-quality zooming without losing image quality. Additionally, Galaxy AI Photo Assist offers editing options to enhance photos, including cropping, composition adjustments, and lighting tweaks. The phone also features generative AI capabilities, such as removing bystanders from images and adjusting subject sizes. Furthermore, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra has a Food Mode for capturing high-quality food images, Pro Mode for manual camera settings, Instant Slow-mo for smoother video recording, and DeX suite for screen mirroring on larger displays.
South Korea's SPC Group has formed a task force to address workplace safety concerns following a fatal accident at its Siheung plant in May. The group plans to construct a new automated factory incorporating AI, IoT, and robotic systems to reduce industrial accidents. As part of the initiative, SPC is considering relocating manufacturing operations from existing plants to minimize night shifts. The task force will advise the group's council of affiliate CEOs on structural improvements to rebuild public trust.
TCN has announced a comprehensive strategy to leverage artificial intelligence (AI) in its cloud-based contact center solutions, aiming to increase efficiency, compliance, and customer satisfaction. According to TCN's Chief Technology Officer Jesse Bird, AI is meant to enhance existing software rather than replace it. The company's AI-driven solutions address core pain points in contact centers, providing more efficient and reliable solutions that augment human expertise.
Pavel Durov, co-founder of Telegram, criticized French bureaucrats for jeopardizing investments in the tech sector by advancing their careers at the expense of the people. He warned that this could lead to tech companies being labeled as "criminal groups". This comes after an investigation was launched against X (owned by Elon Musk) on allegations of manipulating algorithms and fraudulent data mining by French authorities.
The US needs cities across the country to be involved in harnessing the power of AI, according to Brookings Senior Research Assistant Shriya Methkupally and Muro. The Bay Area accounts for 13% of all AI-related job postings, with San Francisco and San Jose being the only "Superstars" due to their unmatched strength in AI success pillars. Other cities like New York, Boston, Los Angeles, and Seattle are part of the "Star Hubs" group, which has strong AI ecosystems and top-tier talent.
3CLogic and ScreenMeet are sponsors of upcoming ServiceNow events, including AI Summits in Atlanta and Dallas, and World Forum events in New York, Chicago, Munich, London, and Amsterdam. The companies offer AI-powered cloud contact center solutions that enhance CRM and Customer Service Management platforms, providing innovative capabilities such as intelligent self-service, Generative AI, Conversational AI, agent automation & coaching, and AI-powered sentiment analytics to lower operational costs and deliver better interactions for IT, employee, and customer service. ScreenMeet is a cloud-native remote support and collaboration platform designed to embed seamlessly into leading systems like ServiceNow, empowering enterprises with secure, AI-enhanced support experiences trusted by over 50,000 agents and 400 million end users worldwide.
Businesses must demonstrate AI's benefits by enhancing quality, security, and personalization to maintain customer trust. Companies that fail to act strategically risk losing trust, while those who succeed will secure AI as a trusted voice in every interaction.
LinkedIn analyzed over two dozen common AI-related skills on its platform and found significant growth in marketing and advertising industry skills. AI Strategy saw a 189% adoption rate, while Prompt Engineering grew 79%, indicating professionals want to position themselves as experts in AI initiatives. The rise of AI may be contributing to stagnant job numbers at US ad agencies, with staff positions declining over 10% since January 2022, but manager and director jobs remaining steady. Those embracing the technology are better positioned for careers, with younger talent being more fluent with AI, according to Sasha Martens, president of recruiting firm Sasha the Mensch.