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[ad_1] Universities are evolving their offerings in the age of artificial intelligence. Now, students have the option to pursue a full degree dedicated to AI.As more colleges introduce an AI major, the computer science degree, long viewed as a pipeline into Big Tech, will face more competition.Rice University, a Texas-based school known colloquially as a “Southern Ivy” because of its academic excellence, announced in May that it would offer a Bachelor of Science in artificial intelligence, for example.”We are in a moment of rapid transformation driven by AI, and Rice is committed to preparing students not just to participate in…
[ad_1] This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Freddy Kristiansen, a 59-year-old former Principal Product Manager at Microsoft’s Denmark office who was laid off in May 2025. Business Insider has verified Kristiansen’s employment. The following has been edited for length and clarity.A couple of weeks ago, after 23 years at Microsoft, I was laid off. Yet here I am, back in the office.It might sound strange to show up at the office after being let go, but I still feel committed to the products, the people using them, and my colleagues.I was laid off in May, and per…
[ad_1] Her first day on Morgan Stanley’s trading floor, Susan Li was “mortified.”Li, who is now Meta’s CFO, started at the bank around two decades ago when she was just 19, after graduating from Stanford sooner than most of her peers.”When I showed up at Morgan Stanley for my first day, I was on the trading floor in the big Broadway headquarters at 1585, and the equivalent of an HRBP basically got the attention of everyone on the trading floor,” Li told Stripe cofounder John Collison on his podcast Cheeky Pint. “And so she wanted everyone on the floor to…
[ad_1] With internship application season in full swing, you might be wondering how to make the most of your summer gig — and how to turn it into a full-time offer.Landing an internship at a Big Tech company is highly competitive, but having one on your résumé can help you get in early. Google offers general online guidance for navigating the hiring process, including practicing coding on platforms like CodeLab, Quora, and Stack Overflow. The company also suggests keeping your résumé to one page and considering skills relevant to the role.Business Insider spoke to five former Google interns who turned…
[ad_1] CNN — The movie industry hasn’t caught many breaks in recent years, even after rebounding from the Covid-19 pandemic. Studios were faced with a writers’ strike, blockbusters that fell well below expectations and dilemmas over when to release movies into theaters before having them stream online. The domestic box office continued a trend of getting the year off to a slow start, as January lacked a strong carryover movie from the holiday season or a surprise audience pleaser, renewing fears the industry faces long-term financial woes. The box office for January 1 to April 3 was down 13% compared…
[ad_1] Crystal Sloane is a pro at turning spun cotton into intricate, handmade figurines. There are seasonally themed ornaments like Santas and snowmen at Christmas, or radishes and turnips that can be personalized with the face of a loved one printed on them to celebrate spring. Crystal has been selling her work on Etsy since the dawn of the site 20 years ago. She got successful enough at dreaming up and making the quirky, vintage-inspired, custom items to quit her graphic design job in 2009 and pursue her artistic career full time. Two years later, and pregnant with her first…
[ad_1] José has a stable life and career. He wishes he could blow it all up.The 42-year-old has worked in cybersecurity for two decades and earns a six-figure salary. He lives with his girlfriend outside Dallas and earns enough to cover their basic expenses and put some money away for retirement.But he’s no longer energized by his work. When he thinks about how he’d like to spend the second half of his life, assuming he lives into his 80s, “sitting in front of a laptop definitely isn’t it,” says José, who requested that his last name not be used so…
[ad_1] It’s one of the most frustrating parts of job hunting: You apply, maybe even land an interview, and then get rejected. Often, you don’t know why you didn’t get the job, or what made the person who did stand out.Those answers often lie with the hiring managers and HR leaders who make the final call.Blair Ciesil, partner, global talent attraction at McKinsey, pointed to an associate in the firm’s Houston office named Caitlin — a former theater major who pivoted to management consulting. Ciesil said the pandemic’s impact on the theater industry prompted Caitlin to explore new career options,…
[ad_1] In Paris’s balmy thirteenth district, an airy rail depot that’s been converted into a startup incubator is now the epicenter of France’s tech boom. Walking through Station F, it’s hard not to see how the 366,000-square-foot space has been influenced by Silicon Valley, with its amenities like a huge cafeteria and an under-construction yoga studio that are reminiscent of Big Tech campuses.But Station F’s director, Roxanne Varza, told Business Insider that it is not trying to become an American incubator. “We’ve been inspired by a lot of players, and we look up to Y Combinator. But we’re not trying…
[ad_1] CNN — Fred Smith, the founder of FedEx who helped create the overnight delivery industry, changing the way businesses and consumers get the goods they purchased, has died. He was 80 years old. His death was confirmed by the company. “Fred was more than just the pioneer of an industry and the founder of our great company. He was the heart and soul of FedEx – its PSP culture, values, integrity, and spirit,” said Raj Subramaniam, FedEx’s CEO, in a statement. “He was a mentor to many and a source of inspiration to all.” Smith came up with the…