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Nick Kolakowski

Nick Kolakowski has written for The Washington Post, Slashdot, eWeek, McSweeney's, Thrillist, WebMD, Trader Monthly, and other venues. He's also the author of "A Brutal Bunch of Heartbroken Saps" and "Maxine Unleashes Doomsday," a pair of noir thrillers.

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  • Go to article Welcome to 'Bring Your Own Artificial Intelligence' (BYOAI)

    Welcome to 'Bring Your Own Artificial Intelligence' (BYOAI)

    Although generative AI is a relatively new technology, it’s already enjoying an insane adoption rate: according to a new study by LinkedIn and Microsoft, some 75 percent of “global knowledge workers” are using…
  • Go to article Do Companies Realize the Importance of Training Programs?

    Do Companies Realize the Importance of Training Programs?

    Training is critical for many tech pros—according to the most recent Dice Tech Salary Report, some 67 percent cited it as an important benefit their respective workplaces could provide. But are HR departments t…
  • Go to article HR Departments Embracing AI... to a Point

    HR Departments Embracing AI... to a Point

    More HR departments are relying on artificial intelligence (A.I.), according to new data from CompTIA. How will that change things for those applying for jobs? CompTIA’s new Workforce and Learning Trends 2024 r…
  • Go to article When It Comes to Tech, 'Skills-First' Hiring is Key

    When It Comes to Tech, 'Skills-First' Hiring is Key

    If news of layoffs and economic turbulence has you worried about your job prospects, you can perhaps take heart in this bit of data: most companies expect to maintain their pace of tech hiring into 2024, includ…
  • Go to article Washington DC Leaps Ahead of Silicon Valley, NYC

    Washington DC Leaps Ahead of Silicon Valley, NYC

    For years, Washington DC has steadily gained prominence as one of the nation’s preeminent tech hubs. Based on new tech-job posting data from CompTIA, it doesn’t seem like that reputation will change anytime soo…
  • Go to article Is the AI Boom Leading to Tech Pro Burnout?

    Is the AI Boom Leading to Tech Pro Burnout?

    Demand has skyrocketed for artificial intelligence (AI) talent, as companies push millions of dollars—and sometimes billions—into new AI initiatives. While that’s great for tech pros with the right combination…
  • Go to article Tesla, Other Big Companies Drove Tech Layoffs in April

    Tesla, Other Big Companies Drove Tech Layoffs in April

    Tech layoffs rose again slightly in April, but we’re still comfortably below January’s spike, according to new data from layoffs.fyi. As you can see from the following chart, tech layoffs have dipped and levele…
  • Go to article Tech Unemployment Dipped to 2.8 Percent in April

    Tech Unemployment Dipped to 2.8 Percent in April

    The tech unemployment rate dipped to 2.8 percent in April, according to a new CompTIA analysis of data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). That’s a slight but notable decline from 3 percent in March…
  • Go to article What's Driving the Current Technical Skills Gap?

    What's Driving the Current Technical Skills Gap?

    Companies remain desperate to hire specialized tech talent—but what kinds of talent do they actually want? The 2024 Technical Skills Report from Pluralsight, based on a survey of 1,400 executives and IT profess…
  • Go to article Elon Musk Planning Additional Tesla Layoffs

    Elon Musk Planning Additional Tesla Layoffs

    Tesla plans an additional round of layoffs, according to reports. While the automaker’s previous layoffs impacted more than 10 percent of its employees, the extent of the latest cuts is unclear. “The rumors we…
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