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IMF Warns of AI's Impact on Global Job Market: 40% Positions at Risk
The IMF warns that AI could impact 40% of global jobs, rising to 60% in advanced economies. This trend may exacerbate income inequality, with younger workers adapting more easily than older ones. The IMF urges comprehensive safety nets and retraining programs to mitigate the effects.
California Advances in Generative AI with New Report
The Newsom Administration's report on Generative AI outlines California's approach to regulating and embracing this technology, emphasizing education and workforce training for responsible use.
U.S. Senators Urge Treasury and IRS for Swift Cryptocurrency Tax Rule Implementation
A group of U.S. Senators has expressed concern over a two-year delay in implementing tax reporting requirements for crypto brokers, urging the Treasury Department and IRS to expedite the process to close the crypto tax gap, provide clarity for taxpayers, and secure billions in lost tax revenue. The delay contradicts the directives of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act and gives leeway to crypto lobbyists opposing the rule.
Japanese Entertainment Conglomerate Konami Enters Metaverse by Offering Web3 Jobs
Japanese entertainment firm Konami is hiring more talents on Web 3 to enable it to expand its footprint into the metaverse space.
Bitcoin Price Falls Below $20,000 Following US Jobs Report
Bitcoin dropped 2% following the release of the job figures reported by the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Blockchain Technology and the Gig Economy Will Propel Better Work Choices with more Flexibility
According to a report commissioned by Appjobs and Vinter, blockchain technology and the gig economy’s growth will reshape how people live and work in the future.
Goldman Sachs Continues Expanding Digital Assets Team, Now Looking For New VP
Goldman Sachs is looking for a new Vice President for its Digital Assets team to helps define and execute the investment firm’s global blockchain strategy.
Japanese Multinational’s Blockchain App Taps India’s Tech Talent Pool Neglected By Trump’s Visa Ban
NEC Corporation, a Japanese multinational information technology and electronics company, has partnered Persol Career, a job-hunting firm, to pilot its blockchain app to help corporate Japan recruit Indian tech engineers. Nearly 2000 Indians are expected to be hired via the app in the next three years,
Facebook’s Calibra Aims to Create 50 New Jobs in Dublin To Scale Up Its Libra Project
Social media giant Facebook is seeking to create 50 jobs for its payment subsidiary Calibra. The new hires, which are targeted to begin work at Dublin office, Ireland by the end of 2020, will be responsible for creating a wallet for sending and storing Libra. Calibra was formed in 2019 to develop a digital wallet for the Libra payment team.