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Women
fromFast Company
11 hours ago

Why women still aren't reaching the top

Women lack equal opportunities for leadership despite having talent and ambition, with only 37% of leadership roles held by women.
Women
fromFast Company
1 week ago

Why women leaders are ditching the old workplace rulebook-and winning because of it

Women are moving away from outdated leadership models that prioritize control and dominance, seeking autonomy and flexibility instead.
Women
fromFast Company
11 hours ago

Why women still aren't reaching the top

Women lack equal opportunities for leadership despite having talent and ambition, with only 37% of leadership roles held by women.
Women
fromFast Company
1 week ago

Why women leaders are ditching the old workplace rulebook-and winning because of it

Women are moving away from outdated leadership models that prioritize control and dominance, seeking autonomy and flexibility instead.
#ai
fromTechCrunch
1 day ago
Startup companies

TechCrunch Mobility: Who is poaching all the self-driving vehicle talent? | TechCrunch

Software development
fromThe Verge
1 day ago

The AI code wars are heating up

AI tools like GitHub Copilot are transforming software development by simplifying coding processes and enabling users to build software with minimal coding knowledge.
Startup companies
fromTechCrunch
4 days ago

Sierra's Bret Taylor says the era of clicking buttons is over | TechCrunch

The future of software interaction will shift from traditional interfaces to natural language prompts, enabling users to create agents autonomously.
Careers
fromFast Company
4 hours ago

LinkedIn's Chief Economic Opportunity Officer on how to get ahead in the age of AI

Human ingenuity allows software engineers to focus on unique human skills rather than competing with AI.
European startups
fromwww.businessinsider.com
15 hours ago

An ElevenLabs exec says he's planning to double his team size and he warns candidates about the 'huge amount of hours'

Candidates at ElevenLabs are warned about high expectations and hard work before joining, leading to lower turnover rates.
Startup companies
fromTechCrunch
1 day ago

TechCrunch Mobility: Who is poaching all the self-driving vehicle talent? | TechCrunch

A talent war in the AI sector is driving salaries for specialized roles in autonomous vehicles to between $300,000 and $500,000.
Software development
fromThe Verge
1 day ago

The AI code wars are heating up

AI tools like GitHub Copilot are transforming software development by simplifying coding processes and enabling users to build software with minimal coding knowledge.
Startup companies
fromTechCrunch
4 days ago

Sierra's Bret Taylor says the era of clicking buttons is over | TechCrunch

The future of software interaction will shift from traditional interfaces to natural language prompts, enabling users to create agents autonomously.
#ibm
Law
fromTechCrunch
1 hour ago

IBM pays $17M fine to end DOJ suit over DEI programs | TechCrunch

IBM settled for $17 million over allegations of illegal DEI practices in hiring and promotions.
Law
fromArs Technica
3 hours ago

IBM folds to Trump anti-DEI push, admits no misconduct but pays $17M penalty

IBM settled for over $17 million while denying any wrongdoing related to its DEI programs.
Law
fromEngadget
2 days ago

IBM settles its DEI lawsuit with the DOJ for $17 million

IBM will pay over $17 million to settle DOJ accusations of violating civil rights laws with its DEI practices.
Law
fromTechCrunch
1 hour ago

IBM pays $17M fine to end DOJ suit over DEI programs | TechCrunch

IBM settled for $17 million over allegations of illegal DEI practices in hiring and promotions.
Law
fromArs Technica
3 hours ago

IBM folds to Trump anti-DEI push, admits no misconduct but pays $17M penalty

IBM settled for over $17 million while denying any wrongdoing related to its DEI programs.
Law
fromEngadget
2 days ago

IBM settles its DEI lawsuit with the DOJ for $17 million

IBM will pay over $17 million to settle DOJ accusations of violating civil rights laws with its DEI practices.
Growth hacking
fromEntrepreneur
9 hours ago

Innovation Looks Like Hype Before It Really Works - Here's Why

Innovation progresses slower than public perception, leading to overhyped technology trends and narratives that can be difficult to change.
fromFast Company
6 hours ago

The cofounder of this $2.9 billion company takes a 4 p.m. nap every day

"When I'm irritated, tired, stressed, or anxious, a nap literally cures everything. It really changed my life."
Mindfulness
Software development
fromTheregister
5 hours ago

Anthropic: Claude quota drain not caused by cache tweaks

Anthropic reduced the Claude Code prompt cache TTL from one hour to five minutes, impacting user experience and costs despite claims of no increased expenses.
from24/7 Wall St.
7 hours ago

Goldman Says It's Time to Buy Tech. I'd Start With These Tech Deals

Goldman Sachs' Chief Equity Strategist Peter Oppenheimer has called the recent sell-off in U.S. tech stocks a rare 'buying opportunity,' suggesting that the current market conditions may favor investment in this sector.
Apple
NYC startup
fromAlleywatch
6 hours ago

#NYCtech Week in Review: 4/5/26 - 4/11/26

NYC Tech News highlights recent startup funding, exits, and events, featuring companies like Patlytics and Yuzu Health.
#artificial-intelligence
Artificial intelligence
fromFortune
4 hours ago

'It tastes like a Twinkie': Major tech podcaster Kara Swisher says AI is overhyped for one simple reason-humans don't like it | Fortune

AI technology faces skepticism and resistance, particularly among Gen Z, who view it as a threat to job security.
Artificial intelligence
fromFortune
4 hours ago

'It tastes like a Twinkie': Major tech podcaster Kara Swisher says AI is overhyped for one simple reason-humans don't like it | Fortune

AI technology faces skepticism and resistance, particularly among Gen Z, who view it as a threat to job security.
Python
fromPycon
4 hours ago

How to Build Your PyCon US 2026 Schedule

PyCon US 2026 offers curated pathways for attendees to navigate over 100 talks on various Python topics from May 13-19 in Long Beach.
Startup companies
fromFast Company
11 hours ago

Entry-level hiring is broken. These companies are completely reimagining it

Palantir launched a Meritocracy Fellowship to recruit young talent, emphasizing aptitude over experience and providing intensive training and mentorship.
Venture
fromAlleywatch
6 hours ago

The Weekly Notable Startup Funding Report: 4/13/26

Notable startup funding activity in the US reached $1.5B, featuring key investments in AI, Deep Tech, and other sectors.
Privacy professionals
fromRoute Fifty
7 hours ago

Getting privacy policy right in a competitive digital economy

State and local leaders aim to balance privacy protection with economic competitiveness, as inconsistent privacy laws can hinder business operations and consumer trust.
London startup
fromBusiness Matters
10 hours ago

Virgin StartUp opens second round of free accelerator for dyslexic entrepreneurs

Virgin StartUp's Momentum 2.0 accelerator supports dyslexic entrepreneurs with tailored resources and mentoring to enhance their business growth.
Women in technology
fromwww.theguardian.com
14 hours ago

Feminists began raising the alarm about the manosphere decades ago and we were ignored | Laurie Penny

Misogyny has been treated as a non-issue for years, despite its serious implications and the rise of online harassment.
Remote teams
fromFast Company
16 hours ago

These tech jobs aren't just remote. You can work from anywhere on Earth

Remote work is evolving into a model where employees can work from anywhere, not just their home offices.
#meta
fromwww.theguardian.com
19 hours ago
Wearables

Metas AI glasses and the dawn of wearable tech - podcast

Meta's AI-powered glasses enhance presence and offer transformative features for those with vision impairments or hearing loss, but raise privacy concerns.
Wearables
fromwww.theguardian.com
19 hours ago

Metas AI glasses and the dawn of wearable tech - podcast

Meta's AI-powered glasses enhance presence and offer transformative features for those with vision impairments or hearing loss, but raise privacy concerns.
Online learning
fromMedium
1 day ago

Designing adaptive teams

Organizations must cultivate a collective capacity to learn faster than competitors to achieve sustainable competitive advantage.
#lgbtq
LGBT
fromQueerty
2 days ago

PHOTOS: These cute gay engineers make us wish we studied science more - Queerty

Being openly gay in engineering fosters acceptance and community among LGBTQ+ professionals.
SF LGBT
fromSan Francisco Bay Times
2 days ago

The SF LGBT Center's New Executive Director Invites You to Celebrate Queer Excellence! - San Francisco Bay Times

Joy is a radical force needed in times of grief and resistance, exemplified by the upcoming Soirée fundraising event.
LGBT
fromQueerty
2 days ago

PHOTOS: These cute gay engineers make us wish we studied science more - Queerty

Being openly gay in engineering fosters acceptance and community among LGBTQ+ professionals.
SF LGBT
fromSan Francisco Bay Times
2 days ago

The SF LGBT Center's New Executive Director Invites You to Celebrate Queer Excellence! - San Francisco Bay Times

Joy is a radical force needed in times of grief and resistance, exemplified by the upcoming Soirée fundraising event.
Tech industry
fromnews.bitcoin.com
1 day ago

AI Cloud Provider Coreweave Secures Anthropic Agreement for Claude Workloads

Coreweave signed a multi-year agreement with Anthropic to provide cloud infrastructure for AI model development and deployment.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
3 days ago

Women are getting most of the new jobs. What's going on with men?

Men need support in the job market as women dominate new job growth, particularly in health care.
fromApaonline
4 days ago

On the Insufficiency of Current Gender Equality Policies in Academia and the Necessity of a Cultural Shift

In 2021, women held only 28% of professorships in higher education and research institutions, even though they comprised 48% of PhD students, according to data gathered from a sample of 900 EU and non-EU institutions.
Philosophy
Data science
fromMedium
5 days ago

Reasons Why an AI Conference is the Right Idea for Your Career

Good AI conferences focus on practical implementation and real-world applications rather than theoretical concepts or hype.
fromNew Relic
1 week ago

New Relic Earns Equality 100 Award in Human Rights Campaign Foundation's 2026 Corporate Equality Index

I am proud of the work that New Relic has done to create an inclusive and welcoming workplace. This accomplishment underscores our commitment both in the U.S. and globally.
Social justice
Careers
fromwww.businessinsider.com
7 hours ago

The future may be 'frustrating' for engineers seeking a 'pure software development career,' AWS VP says

Junior software engineers may increasingly engage with customers rather than solely focusing on coding in isolation.
DevOps
fromDevOps.com
16 hours ago

Ten Great DevOps Job Opportunities - DevOps.com

DevOps.com is launching a weekly jobs report to highlight opportunities for DevOps professionals.
Venture
fromFortune
9 hours ago

Tens of billions in days: CoreWeave shows how aggressively AI infrastructure is being funded | Fortune

CoreWeave secured significant funding through customer commitments and debt, highlighting aggressive financing in the AI infrastructure sector.
Women in technology
fromMail Online
1 day ago

One small step for WOMAN! 10 female scientists' first words on moon

A female astronaut is expected to land on the moon, with potential historic words being considered for her first statement.
Intellectual property law
fromNextgov.com
3 days ago

Tech bills of the week: Boosting export controls; AI-focused workforce development; and more

Bipartisan senators introduced the MATCH Act to strengthen semiconductor export controls and prevent adversaries from acquiring critical technology.
Tech industry
fromTechRepublic
3 days ago

AI Expansion, Security Crises, and Workforce Upheaval Define This Week in Tech - TechRepublic

The tech industry faces rapid innovation alongside significant instability, highlighted by AI advancements and economic proposals amid ongoing layoffs.
Python
fromMathspp
4 days ago

uv skills for coding agents

Utilizing uv workflows enhances Python code execution and script management for coding agents, ensuring proper handling of dependencies and sandboxing.
Careers
fromFast Company
2 days ago

This invisible career ceiling is holding women back

Chronic illness significantly impacts women's career potential, with many making difficult decisions to accommodate their autoimmune diseases.
fromwww.fourfourtwo.com
5 hours ago

Who are the female coaches to have taken charge of men's football teams?

Union Berlin has made history after appointing Marie-Louise Eta as their new head coach, becoming the first club in Europe's top five leagues to have a female head coach. Eta takes the job on an interim basis until the end of the season, having previously served as the club's assistant and U19 manager.
Women
#venture-capital
Venture
fromFast Company
1 day ago

The 3 reasons why VCs invest: Faith, opportunity, or evidence

Venture capital rounds are driven by three core reasons: faith, opportunity, and evidence.
Privacy professionals
fromWIRED
1 week ago

California Suspends Enforcement of Law Requiring VCs to Report Diversity Data

California suspended a new regulation requiring venture capital firms to report demographic data about startup founders amid public criticism.
Venture
fromSilicon Canals
1 week ago

AI was supposed to be the great equaliser - instead it produced the most concentrated investment cycle in VC history - Silicon Canals

The AI boom has concentrated global venture funding in the U.S., reversing years of diversification in tech investment.
Venture
fromFast Company
1 day ago

The 3 reasons why VCs invest: Faith, opportunity, or evidence

Venture capital rounds are driven by three core reasons: faith, opportunity, and evidence.
Privacy professionals
fromWIRED
1 week ago

California Suspends Enforcement of Law Requiring VCs to Report Diversity Data

California suspended a new regulation requiring venture capital firms to report demographic data about startup founders amid public criticism.
Venture
fromSilicon Canals
1 week ago

AI was supposed to be the great equaliser - instead it produced the most concentrated investment cycle in VC history - Silicon Canals

The AI boom has concentrated global venture funding in the U.S., reversing years of diversification in tech investment.
Software development
fromMedium
5 days ago

The AI Divide: Engineers Who Multiply Problems vs Engineers Who Eliminate Them

Writing code is now cheap, but the consequences of mistakes in software development remain costly and can scale quickly.
Careers
fromFast Company
3 hours ago

4 myths about AI in hiring, debunked

AI in hiring can reduce bias compared to human recruiters, challenging common misconceptions about its fairness.
Artificial intelligence
fromThe Nation
6 hours ago

How a "New York Times" Puff Piece Missed the Toxic Creed of the Tech Oligarchy

The New York Times profiled a questionable AI healthcare start-up, Medvi, overlooking serious legal and ethical concerns behind its business model.
fromFast Company
1 day ago

Workplaces are pushing out working mothers-and paying the cost

Welsh and another pregnant colleague developed a plan. They would share a caseload, splitting responsibilities so they could continue working part-time while caring for their growing families.
Women
Software development
fromDevOps.com
5 days ago

Google's Next Coding Agent Could Change How Developers Think About Their Work - DevOps.com

Google's Jitro project aims to revolutionize coding agents from task execution to outcome-driven development.
Careers
fromEntrepreneur
3 days ago

How to Find a Tech Company That Matches Your Values

Identify non-negotiables and evaluate tech companies based on values and ethical practices.
Women
fromwww.bbc.com
1 day ago

Women's network for mid-life wellbeing launches

A woman created a community to empower middle-aged women after overcoming personal challenges and trying 50 new experiences before turning 50.
Women in technology
fromFast Company
1 week ago

Sheryl Sandberg's Lean In is fighting the gender gap in AI adoption

Lean In focuses on addressing the gender gap in AI adoption, revealing that men use AI more frequently than women in the workplace.
Careers
fromwww.businessinsider.com
1 day ago

I was laid off from Google last month. I still haven't told my parents and won't until I find a new job.

Layoffs can trigger practical concerns and emotional challenges, prompting individuals to focus on logistics and preparation for future job opportunities.
Artificial intelligence
fromAxios
7 hours ago

No company in American history has ever grown like Anthropic

Anthropic's revenue growth surpasses historical benchmarks, achieving $30 billion in annualized revenue in just over three years with its product Claude.
Careers
fromwww.businessinsider.com
3 days ago

I was happy at Apple, but I burned out after becoming a manager. I took a career break at 30 and have no regrets.

Promotion to engineering manager at Apple led to increased stress and responsibilities, impacting work-life balance and mental health.
Women
fromForbes
6 days ago

New Research Shows Flexibility Is Shrinking - Right When Women Need It Most

Women have regained workforce participation post-pandemic, but recent return-to-office mandates have led to significant job losses among women.
#leadership
Women in technology
fromEntrepreneur
2 weeks ago

3 Leadership Shifts Women Founders Must Make Thanks to AI

Leaders must prioritize disciplined clarity over reactive decision-making to effectively guide their businesses through rapid technological change.
Careers
fromFast Company
4 days ago

9 leaders on what they'd change about managing staff

Learning from management mistakes and evolving approaches can enhance leadership effectiveness and team culture.
Women in technology
fromEntrepreneur
2 weeks ago

3 Leadership Shifts Women Founders Must Make Thanks to AI

Leaders must prioritize disciplined clarity over reactive decision-making to effectively guide their businesses through rapid technological change.
Careers
fromInfoQ
4 days ago

Developing Your Leadership Skills toward Principal Engineering

Leadership skills can be developed outside of work through various life experiences, enhancing influence, communication, and strategy in professional settings.
Women in technology
fromFortune
1 week ago

Sheryl Sandberg tapped a 25-year-old to run Lean In. Here's her plan to close the AI gender gap | Fortune

Women are lagging in AI adoption, prompting Lean In to focus on closing the gender gap with new leadership.
fromwww.businessinsider.com
5 days ago

Former Instagram VP shares 5 tips for young software engineers

Curiosity is key for young engineers. Asking a lot of questions is a great way to build relationships within a company, according to James Everingham.
Careers
Artificial intelligence
fromTheregister
1 day ago

The AI divide putting open weights models in spotlight

Open weights AI models are evolving from research projects to serious enterprise products, highlighting a growing divide between enterprise and frontier AI.
fromFast Company
1 month ago

AGI isn't the 'Holy Grail' for women in AI. It's gender-purpose AI, and it's already here

There is a new wave of women who refuse to wait for the AI industry to become "fair" and "equal." They are building their own companies, on their own terms, with a more authentic and purpose-driven design mentality. It's not general-purpose AI; it's gender-purpose AI.
Venture
Environment
fromFast Company
2 months ago

The surprising reason why women are using AI less often than men

Many people avoid generative AI because of its substantial electricity and water consumption and carbon impact, while women adopt AI tools less frequently than men.
Women in technology
fromTechCrunch
3 weeks ago

AI's 'boys' club' could widen the wealth gap for women, says Rana el Kaliouby | TechCrunch

AI industry lacks diversity with male-dominated leadership and funding, creating economic disadvantages for women entrepreneurs and widening gender wealth gaps.
fromComputerWeekly.com
2 months ago

Overcoming tech career barriers faced by underrepresented groups | Computer Weekly

The past 10 years have seen the number of women in the UK's tech sector creep up from 16% in 2015 to 22% in 2025, and black women still only account for 0.6% of people in tech roles. There are countless reasons for this, including a lack of inclusive culture in the sector, limited visibility of career role models, insufficient flexibility in the workplace and misconceptions about the type of people who work in tech roles, along with the influence of unconscious bias.
Social justice
Social justice
fromComputerWeekly.com
2 months ago

Removing barriers to tech careers

Achieving tech-sector diversity requires active participation, education reform, clear career pathways, mentorship, allyship and inclusive leadership to remove systemic barriers for underrepresented groups.
Women in technology
fromComputerWeekly.com
1 month ago

Cyber industry welcomes women, but challenges persist | Computer Weekly

While 72% of female cybersecurity professionals report feeling welcomed, women face disproportionate layoffs, pay inequity, and career advancement barriers compared to men.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Women in tech and finance at higher risk from AI job losses, report says

Mid-career women with at least five years' experience are being overlooked for digital roles in the tech and financial and professional services sectors, where they are traditionally underrepresented, according to the report by the City of London Corporation. The governing body that runs the capital's Square Mile found female applicants were discriminated against by rigid, and sometimes automated, screening of their CVs, which did not take into account career gaps related to caring for children or relatives, or only narrowly considered their professional experience.
Women
Women in technology
fromFast Company
1 month ago

Why AI's flaws are hurting girls most

AI systems lack adequate safeguards and diverse perspectives, creating serious risks to women and girls' mental health, safety, healthcare, and economic opportunities.
Artificial intelligence
fromTechRepublic
2 months ago

AI Threat Is Greater in Jobs With Higher Shares of Women - TechRepublic

AI-driven automation will disproportionately displace women by targeting clerical and administrative roles with limited retraining and transition pathways.
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