PwC's global chairman, Mohamed Kande, stated at VivaTech that companies using AI at scale are hiring more people and seeing wage growth, contrary to "white-collar doom" narratives. However, entry-level roles exposed to AI are stagnating, and the bar for new hires is rising.
AI's rise is creating a surge in demand for skilled trades in India, with electricians up 242% and robotics technicians over 500% in four years. This 'labour flip' sees blue-collar salaries narrowing the gap with entry-level white-collar roles, as infrastructure development and AI backbones drive job growth.
A Bareilly woman's 8-year UPSC preparation journey, involving multiple attempts and significant emotional/financial strain, concluded with an entry-level ₹18,000 job in Gurugram. Her candid account highlights the critical need for a 'Plan B' for aspirants facing the reality of failure.
Shadow Housing Minister Andrew Bragg seeks 6% drop in entry-level house prices, blaming the government's unmeans-tested 5% home deposit scheme for recent price hikes, advocating for improved affordability through increased housing supply and calibrated migration policies.
AI firm Anthropic has confidentially filed for an IPO, aiming for a $1 trillion valuation. CEO Dario Amodei's warnings about AI displacing jobs are seen as a key part of the company's pitch, despite internal research suggesting otherwise.
Hong Kong's Vocational Training Council (VTC) chairman Jeffrey Lam Kin-fung stated that 90% of VTC graduates are employed and largely unaffected by AI, with plans to review courses for emerging job opportunities.
Subaru has updated the Forester in Japan, introducing new entry-level gasoline models, Touring and Touring EX, priced at 3.85 million and 3.99 million yen respectively. The update also enhances the hybrid models with an AC100V/1500W socket and improves the digital rearview mirror and wireless charging.
AWS CEO Matt Garman believes AI will not eliminate software engineering jobs but will require new skillsets. He stated that while basic coding skills may become less valuable, there will be a high demand for developers who can build next-gen systems and understand broader technical landscapes.
AI is automating tasks and eliminating jobs, with 78,000 tech cuts in early 2025. While some roles face high automation risk (data entry, customer service), others requiring human judgment, empathy, and accountability (nursing, skilled trades) are transforming rather than disappearing. The impact varies by sector and worker age.
Stellantis plans to launch a new range of affordable, compact electric cars, dubbed 'E-Cars', in Europe by 2028, aiming to revitalize the entry-level EV market with a target price of around €15,000. Production will begin in Italy, with the initiative expected to boost local manufacturing and EV adoption.
Hong Kong graduates face a shrinking entry-level job market, with students like Harry Dong applying for dozens of positions but securing few interviews. Dong attributes the difficulty to AI replacing human roles and employers prioritizing cost savings.
Over 100,000 tech jobs lost in 2026, with companies like Intel, LinkedIn, and Meta cutting staff while investing $725 billion in AI, shifting demand towards AI-fluent engineers
Alienware launches its first affordable gaming laptop, the Alienware 15, starting at $1,299. It features a toned-down design, a full numpad, and upgradeable RAM, addressing a long-standing gap in their product line.
Dell's new Alienware 15, an entry-level gaming laptop, compromises on build quality and specs, offering limited value for its high price point, starting at $1,299 with a last-gen Nvidia RTX 4050.
Hong Kong's labour minister, Chris Sun Yuk-han, has dismissed calls to review the city's immigration scheme for non-local graduates or lower thresholds for talent schemes, citing a shrinking workforce and insufficient local degree holders. Despite a 61% drop in entry-level roles (from 80,000 in 2022 to 31,000 in 2025), largely due to AI automation, the minister emphasized the need for upskilling through the rebranded 'Upskill Hong Kong' program.
The memory crisis claims another couple of victims. Motorola's midtier and entry-level flip phones cost $100 more than their predecessors, and have few upgrades to show for it. The 2026 Razr Plus costs $1,099, up from $999. It still comes with a Snapdragon 8S Gen 3 chipset - two years old at this point - […]
Mother’s Day is coming up, and if you’re looking for a present, we recently published our gift guide with a range of ideas. One of those recommendations is the $109.99 entry-level Kindle, but right now you can buy the latest version of the higher-end Kindle Paperwhite with 16GB of storage and ads on sale starting […]
As entry-level job opportunities decline due to AI and economic instability, Gen Z graduates are increasingly turning to entrepreneurship and side hustles to secure their financial futures and gain professional control.
Xreal has permanently reduced the price of its One Pro AR glasses from $649 to $599. The premium glasses feature thin optics with anti-reflection coating for crisp, contrast-rich images and include the X1 chip enabling 3DoF content anchoring and Real 3D support. They remain $150 more expensive than the entry-level 1S model, which shares similar design and features. The One Pro competes with Viture's Beast glasses in visual fidelity.
Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei warns that the AI industry must stop sugarcoating the reality of job displacement. He predicts 50% of entry-level white-collar jobs could vanish within five years, arguing that public trust depends on delivering tangible benefits over empty promises.
Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei warned the AI industry to stop downplaying job displacement, predicting AI could eliminate 50% of entry-level white-collar jobs within five years. Speaking to the Financial Times from a San Francisco restaurant, he argued the industry's credibility depends on delivering real benefits rather than promising a soft landing. His comments come as early-career workers show rising anxiety and hiring data reveals a 14% drop in entry into high-exposure occupations.
Following teasers and leaks, DJI has officially announced its new entry-level Lito 1 and Lito X1 drones that both weigh less than 249 grams so they're not subjected to registration requirements in many countries. Neither drone is currently available in the US, but European pricing starts at €339 (around $397) for the Lito 1, and […]
Former UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak stated that AI is negatively impacting entry-level job prospects for young people, suggesting governments should consider eliminating National Insurance to incentivize hiring.
Former Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has called for the abolition of National Insurance to counter AI's impact on jobs, suggesting the tax be replaced with corporate profit taxes. Speaking as an adviser to Anthropic and Microsoft, Sunak acknowledged concerns from graduates seeking entry-level positions in law, accountancy and creative sectors. He also revealed concerns about Anthropic's Mythos AI tool, which outperformed humans in hacking and cybersecurity tasks.
