Ghost Jobs, Robot Gatekeepers and AI Interviewers: Let Me Tell You About the Bleak New Age of Job Hunting |...
Eleanor Margolis describes a deteriorating UK job market where 40% of 2024 listings are "ghost jobs"—vacancies posted to project growth rather than fill roles. Applicants now face AI‑driven resume filters that prioritize keyword matches, often reproducing bias. Even when a CV passes the bots, interviews are increasingly conducted by automated systems, leaving little human contact. The result is a hiring ecosystem that rewards algorithm‑gaming over genuine experience, especially for mid‑career professionals.
George Osborne Joins OpenAI: Ex-Chancellor Adds Tech Post to His CV
George Osborne, former UK chancellor, has been hired by OpenAI to head its new "OpenAI for Countries" division, which focuses on building relationships with governments worldwide. Based in London, Osborne will spearhead national‑level AI infrastructure projects and expand existing partnerships...
How the Tech Industry’s Embrace of Trump May Be Paying Dividends
Donald Trump’s executive order barring states from regulating AI has been hailed as a victory for Silicon Valley, rewarding years of lobbying by OpenAI, Microsoft, Nvidia and other tech giants. The order signals the administration’s preference for rapid AI growth...
Boost for Artists in AI Copyright Battle as only 3% Back UK Active Opt-Out Plan
A UK government consultation on AI‑trained data revealed that 95% of over 10,000 respondents want stronger copyright protection and mandatory licensing, while only 3% supported the government’s original active opt‑out scheme. High‑profile artists such as Elton John, Dua Lipa and Paul McCartney have...
US Puts £31bn Tech ‘Prosperity Deal’ with Britain on Ice
The United States has placed the £31 billion UK‑US tech prosperity deal on hold, citing the United Kingdom’s failure to ease trade barriers such as the digital services tax and food‑safety rules. The agreement, announced during Donald Trump’s state visit, promised...