Meta has eliminated over 2,700 jobs in California as part of a global workforce reduction aimed at prioritizing AI development. Software engineers focused on AI products were most affected, with layoffs occurring across multiple Silicon Valley locations.
AI firm Anthropic, creator of the Claude chatbot, has confidentially filed for an IPO on the US stock market. The company announced a $65bn funding round valuing it at $965bn post-money, making it the world's most valuable AI startup, surpassing OpenAI.
Iranian hackers impersonated recruiters to target aviation software engineers in a sophisticated espionage scheme amid the US-Iran conflict. They also targeted US oil and gas firms and organizations in Israel and the UAE, though initial reports suggest no successful breaches of aviation or energy companies.
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.
Google is piloting a new software engineering interview format allowing candidates to use its Gemini AI assistant during technical rounds, reflecting the growing influence of AI in development and aiming to assess "AI fluency."
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang dismisses AI job loss predictions as 'ridiculous,' urging tech leaders to abandon their 'God complex.' He argues AI is a job creator, citing increased demand for software engineers and the Jevons paradox, where efficiency drives greater consumption and thus more jobs. Huang warns that discouraging technical careers could harm the US economy.
A new report reveals AI salary growth in 2025 shows a marked shift from 2024, with rising demand for AI skills now translating into higher wages. Pay for senior, lead and managerial roles rose over 10 per cent, compared with 5.3 per cent for junior engineers and 1.7 per cent for mid-level positions. The top 10 per cent of engineers recorded salary increases of up to 19 per cent, highlighting widening disparities within the workforce.
AWS CEO Matt Garman says Amazon is hiring 11,000 software development engineer interns and early-career hires in 2026, pushing back on fears that AI is eliminating software engineering jobs. His comments come after Amazon's two biggest layoff rounds in six months—30,000-plus corporate cuts in total—and amid warnings from other tech leaders that AI coding tools are fundamentally disrupting the profession. Garman acknowledges the role is changing, but insists demand for developers is accelerating.
Zoho founder Sridhar Vembu advises software engineers to prioritize deep domain expertise over just programming skills to succeed in the AI era. While AI accelerates prototypes, he emphasizes that delivering security, reliability, and compliance is what customers truly value. Vembu urges teams to focus on enhancing customer experience with AI, not just programmer productivity, by eliminating unnecessary complexity.
