#AI in workforce development

[thisisgraeme]

🚀 AI is transforming education globally—so where does New Zealand stand? While other nations integrate AI into literacy & numeracy training, NZ risks falling behind. 💡 Can AI bridge our education gaps? Should ChatGPT Edu be part of vocational training? Let’s spark a conversation about the future of AI in New Zealand education. 👇 Drop your thoughts in the comments—let’s build the future together! 🚀 #AIinEducation #FutureofLearning

[frank-olivier]

Women, Work, and the Future of Japan: A Catalyst for Change

Japan's post-war economic resurgence was once driven by its distinct work culture, but this same culture has now transformed into a double-edged sword, imperiling the nation's future prosperity. Historically, Japan's collectivist ethos, rooted in the pursuit of "Wa" (harmony), fostered stability and cooperation, but in today's context, it often manifests as a rigid hierarchy where excessively long working hours are misconstrued as the pinnacle of loyalty and dedication. This has severe human consequences, including "karoshi" (death from overwork), plummeting birth rates, and a dwindling workforce.

The country's inherent risk aversion, stemming from a deep respect for tradition, hinders innovation, with the fear of disrupting social balance outweighing the benefits of progress. This is evident in Japan's struggles to keep pace with global technological advancements, particularly in software and artificial intelligence, leading to stagnation and erosion of its competitive edge. Furthermore, traditional workplaces prioritize visibility and seniority over merit, resulting in ineffectual leadership, misguided decision-making, and a brain drain as talented individuals seek opportunities abroad.

Recent government initiatives aimed at improving work-life balance and promoting sustainability offer hope, as do forward-thinking companies adopting flexible work arrangements to attract top talent. However, a profound cultural shift is necessary for Japan to reclaim its innovative forefront. This requires blending cherished traditions with the uncertainties of innovation, fostering an environment that encourages risk tolerance, creativity, and merit-based advancement. A gradual shift in societal values, emphasizing individual creativity alongside collectivist principles, is crucial, as are structural reforms in workplaces and educational institutions promoting meritocracy, flexibility, and lifelong learning.

Interwoven with these challenges is the complex situation of Japanese women, who face traditional expectations, societal pressures, and workplace demands that profoundly impact their lives and the country's future. The notion of "ikigai" (finding purpose in life) often narrowly translates to family devotion for women, leading to unfulfilled potential and stagnation. This results in low labor force participation rates, a persistent glass ceiling, and underutilized parental leave policies, placing an undue burden on women and threatening individual well-being and the broader social and economic landscape.

A growing pushback against these traditional expectations, marked by women-led startups, flexible work arrangements, and paternal leave initiatives, signals a tentative shift towards inclusivity. To truly empower Japanese women, however, a profound societal transformation is needed, involving a reckoning with outmoded gender roles. Education and awareness campaigns, alongside the promotion of male allies embodying modern masculinity, can challenge these norms. By celebrating the diverse contributions and aspirations of its female population, Japan can dismantle barriers, realizing the full potential of its women and securing a vibrant future for the nation. The path forward hinges on choosing between the status quo and a new trajectory that values, supports, and empowers Japanese women to thrive, ultimately determining the country's prosperity.

Japanese work culture is unsustainable (pigallisme, April 2024)

Sunday, December 1, 2024

[jantanow]

बागपत के युवा अमन कुमार ने राष्ट्रीय AI परामर्श में रखी ग्रामीण भारत की बात, UNESCO व MeitY के साथ नीति निर्माण में निभाई भूमिका

UNESCO की वैश्विक AI पद्धति को भारत के संदर्भ में रूप देने की ऐतिहासिक कवायद में बागपत का ��्रतिनिधित्व  नई दिल्ली/बागपत। बागपत जिले के गांव ट्यौढी निवासी अमन कुमार ने एक और बार अपने जिले और ग्रामीण भारत की आवाज को राष्ट्रीय और अंतरराष्ट्रीय मंच पर बुलंद किया है। उन्हें UNESCO ग्लोबल यूथ कम्युनिटी के सदस्य और MY भारत मेंटर के रूप में प्रतिष्ठित 5वीं AI RAM स्टेकहोल्डर कंसल्टेशन में आमंत्रित किया…

[simulanissolutions]

Revolutionize Your Enterprise with Simulanis VR & AR

The future of business is immersive, interactive, and driven by technology. Enterprises that embrace Virtual Reality (VR) and Augmented Reality (AR) are unlocking new levels of efficiency, engagement, and innovation. At Simulanis, we are revolutionizing industries with cutting-edge VR and AR solutions that transform workforce training, customer experiences, and operational workflows.

Why VR & AR Are Essential for Enterprise Growth?

🔹 Next-Generation Employee Training Traditional training methods are no longer enough. Simulanis VR training solutions create realistic, hands-on virtual simulations, allowing employees to practice in a risk-free environment. AR-assisted learning further enhances training by providing real-time digital overlays and interactive guidance.

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🔹 Immersive Collaboration & Remote Work Solutions With VR-powered virtual workspaces, businesses can conduct meetings, training sessions, and brainstorming workshops in a realistic, collaborative digital environment. This is the future of hybrid work models and global enterprise connectivity.

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[msn-technology]

Generative AI: Transforming Business and Fueling Career Growth

Generative AI is a cutting-edge technology. It creates new content from vast datasets. It is revolutionizing the business landscape. It offers unprecedented opportunities for career growth. This article explores how generative AI is transforming businesses. It discusses the new career opportunities it presents. It highlights the importance of high-quality content and keyword optimization due to…

[kc22invesmentsblog]

The Stargate Project: Pioneering the Future of AI Infrastructure in America

Written by: D. Marshall Jr In a groundbreaking move set to redefine the landscape of artificial intelligence, the newly launched Stargate Project is making headlines with its ambitious plan to invest a staggering $500 billion over the next four years. This monumental initiative aims to develop cutting-edge AI infrastructure for OpenAI in the United States, marking a significant step toward…

[lifes-little-corner]

Upskilling Your Workforce for the AI Era: Strategic Leadership Approaches

In today’s fast-changing world of artificial intelligence (AI), a key question stands out: Are you preparing your team for this new era? As a leader, your skill in guiding your team’s growth is critical. It can help you lead the way in AI or fall behind. The AI era calls for constant growth in the workforce. A BCG study found 89% of people need better AI skills, yet only 6% have started…

[evalvue-blogs]

[townpostin]

RVS College of Engineering and Technology Inaugurates AI Skills Lab in Partnership with Dell and Intel

New AI Skills Lab at RVS College of Engineering and Technology, Jamshedpur, aims to enhance digital education and prepare students for future challenges. In a significant step towards innovative education, RVS College of Engineering and Technology, Jamshedpur, has partnered with Dell Technologies and Intel Corporation to inaugurate an advanced AI Skills Lab. JAMSHEDPUR – RVS College of…

[thisisgraeme]

🚀 Join the movement in embedding literacy and numeracy in vocational training! Explore practical strategies from the LLN Community of Practice workshop, featuring Tapatoru, DFQM, and ALEC GPT—your AI-powered teaching assistant. Try real-world scenarios, enhance your teaching, and make LN practical, relevant, and accessible for all learners. Let’s transform vocational education together! 🔥 #LLN #VocationalTraining #AIinEducation

[airwavesdotblog]

Tesla Streamlines Operations Amidst Market Pressures: A Strategic Shift Towards Autonomy

Tesla has announced plans to lay off more than 10% of its global workforce. This decision is part of a broader internal restructuring as the company faces several challenges: Workforce Reduction: Tesla will reduce its headcount by over 10%, affecting its global workforce. The layoffs are a response to the company’s first annual decline in vehicle deliveries since 2020. Executive…

[unlockingthefuture]

The AI Workforce Reshaping Talent and Skills in The Digital Transformation Era

The advent of artificial intelligence (AI) in the workplace is not just a futuristic concept but a present reality, significantly impacting how businesses operate and compete. The integration of AI into various sectors is reshaping the landscape of talent and skills required in the digital transformation era. This blog delves into the transformative power of the AI workforce, highlighting the role of top digital transformation services in India and showcasing case studies from digitally transformed companies.

[neosciencehub]

Country needs 10 Lakh AI Experts by 2026: Rajanna

Country needs 10 Lakh AI Experts by 2026 : Rajanna @neosciencehub #neosciencehub #science #AI #AIExpertise #DigitalIndia #TechTalent #Hyderabad #Innovation #AIForGood #ArtificialIntelligence #Technology #Workforce #Digital #Transformation #AIStrategy

In a significant assessment that underscores the burgeoning demand for artificial intelligence (AI) expertise within India, V. Rajanna, the president of technology services and software at Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), has articulated a compelling vision for the future of AI in the nation. Speaking at the annual assembly of the Hyderabad Software Enterprises Association (HYSEA), he highlighted…

[probablyasocialecologist]

It’s hard to talk about 21st-century economic history without discussing the “China shock”. That is the term often used to describe China’s entrance into the global market, a change that brought rich countries an abundance of cheap goods, but left entire industries and workforces mothballed. DeepSeek may provide a sequel. A little-known Chinese hedge fund has thrown a grenade into the world of artificial intelligence with a large language model that, in effect, matches the market leader, Sam Altman’s OpenAI, at a fraction of the cost. And while OpenAI treats its models’ workings as proprietary, DeepSeek’s R1 wears its technical innards on the outside, making it attractive for developers to use and build on. Things move faster in the AI age; terrifyingly so. Five of the biggest technology stocks geared to AI — chipmaker Nvidia and so-called hyperscalers Alphabet, Amazon, Microsoft and Meta Platforms — collectively shed almost $750bn of market value before US markets opened on Monday. It could be particularly grim for Nvidia if it proves true that DeepSeek won without the use of its shiniest chips.

27 January 2025

[creacherkeeper]

the reliance of college students on gen ai thing is particularly crazy to me as a college writing instructor whos also about to finish an educational psychology certificate because like one huge thing ive learned in my classes is that the american college system is pretty dogshit at teaching students when it comes both to content mastery and also preparing them for the workforce. like these kids are graduating college and going into jobs that they have their degrees in and dont know how to thrive in the workforce and Also dont really know much about the thing they got their degree in. and theres a lot of reasons for that that i could go over in depth but i'll spare yall

BUT the thing that college is like the most decent at is changing the way people think about knowledge itself. further education (high school to undergrad to graduate school) is a huge factor in what develops your epistemological beliefs (epistemology being the nature and theories of knowledge). like your epistemology does naturally change as you get older, but with further education you learn that knowledge itself is complex, ever changing, and interrelated, meaning you inherently trust "facts" less and actually perform critical thinking when presented with new information

but,,,,,, with that new study microsoft did on generative ai showing that usage of gen ai in the workplace can lead to the degradation of independent problem solving skills and that people who trust gen ai actively use less critical thinking to do tasks,,, and that giving yourself fewer opportunities for critical thinking degrades your ability to think critically at all even when it comes to important tasks,,,

like. all these students are using gen ai and sometimes their classes are actively encouraging them to use gen ai and i fear were losing like the one big thing american undergrad is good for bc lets be real its pretty dogshit at everything else

and considering the nature of the topic:

Bransford, J. D., Brown, A. L., Anderson, J. R., Gelman, R., Glaser, R., Greenough, W. T., Ladson-Billings, G., Means, B. M., Mestre, J. P., Nathan, L., Pea, R. D., Peterson, P. L., Rogoff, B., Romberg, T. A., & Wineburg, S. S. (2000). How people learn: Brain, mind, experience, and school. National Academy Press. (pp. 31-50) Lee, H.P., Sarkar, A., Tankelevitch,L. Drosos, I., Rintel, S., Banks, R., & Wilson, N. (2025). The impact of generative AI on critical thinking: Self-reported reductions in cognitive effort and confidence effects from a survey of knowledge workers. CHI Conference in on Human Factors in Computing Systems. https://doi.org/10.1145/3706598.3713778 Mezirow, J. (2000). Learning to think like an adult: Core concepts of transformation theory. In J. Mezirow (Ed.), Learning as transformation: Critical perspectives on a theory in progress (pp. 3-34). Jossey-Bass. Svinicki, M. D. (2004). Learning and motivation in the postsecondary classroom. Boston: Anker Publishing Company, Inc. Torff, B., & Sternberg, R. J. (1998). Changing mind, changing world: Practical intelligence and tacit knowledge in adult learning. In M. C. Smith & T. Pourchot (Eds.), Adult learning and development: Perspectives from educational psychology (pp. 109-126). Lawrence Erlbaum