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Artificial Intelligence Will Reshape the Workforce, Skills, and Communication, Warns LinkedIn CEO

Artificial Intelligence Will Reshape the Workforce, Skills, and Communication, Warns LinkedIn CEO

In a recent interview with Bloomberg, LinkedIn CEO Ryan Roslansky discussed how artificial intelligence is changing workplace communication, skill development, and the job market. This week’s interview demonstrates how AI technologies are affecting top executives at Microsoft and other organisations, as well as entry-level job applicants. According to Roslansky, artificial intelligence is both disrupting and facilitating advancement in fields including self-paced skill development, remote learning, and entrepreneurship. As AI transforms traditional roles and work expectations, he emphasised the necessity of ongoing reskilling. “A lot of uncertainty and disruption are going to occur. But in the long term, it’s advantageous,” Roslansky told Bloomberg. As an example of how AI tools are now helping even senior leadership with communication, he acknowledged in a light-hearted moment that he had used Microsoft’s Co-pilot AI to improve the tone of his emails to Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella. LinkedIn trends reveal: Surge in AI-related job listings. More users are adding AI skills to their profiles. LinkedIn is rolling out AI resume builders and job analysis tools. However, users remain cautious. Overuse of AI-generated posts and profiles has affected credibility, prompting LinkedIn to roll out ID and work email verification tools. Roslansky stated that while LinkedIn is implementing an “AI-first mindset” throughout all organisations going forward, the layoffs were not connected to AI. Advice Key Highlights: AI is both disrupting and enabling the job market. In the AI era, flexibility and retraining are crucial. LinkedIn is using AI technologies to improve communication and job readiness. Career Advice in the AI Age: Take tech-focused and AI-focused courses to keep your abilities up to date. Don’t seem robotic when using AI tools, such as resume builders. Verify your LinkedIn profile to boost trust. Keep up with the latest developments in AI that affect your sector. AI should be used as a tool, not a substitute.

Cyber Police Hunt Online Blackmailer Targeting Delhi Businessman

Cyber Police Hunt Online Blackmailer Targeting Delhi Businessman

The Central Division Cyber Crime Police have registered a case this week in India against an unknown individual for blackmailing a Delhi businessman using morphed images of his daughter on a dating site. Following the victim’s complaint, which was made public on Saturday, officials launched an inquiry under Section 67 of the IT Act. The complaint alleges that the accused called the businessman from three different mobile phones and claimed that his daughter’s naked pictures had been posted online. To give the threat more legitimacy, a dating website link was included. To exert further pressure and demand ransom money, the accused also altered pictures of other family members and threatened to release the images further if his demands were not fulfilled. Under Section 67 of the Information Technology Act of 2000, which addresses the publication of pornographic material online, police have filed a formal complaint. To identify the blackmailer, the Cyber Crime Unit is now examining the Call Detail Records (CDR) of the phone numbers he used. “Such cases highlight the dark misuse of AI tools and social platforms for extortion. We urge victims to report immediately,” said a senior cybercrime official. Advice Cyber police are actively investigating the case to trace the blackmailer. Victims are urged to stay vigilant and report cyber threats promptly. Key Highlights: Morphed photos used for extortion in Delhi. FIR registered under IT Act Section 67. Cyber police are tracking the accused via CDR analysis. Cyber Safety Tips: Set social media accounts to private. Avoid sharing personal images or data online. Educate family members about digital impersonation risks. Report such threats to cybercrime.gov.in. Do not respond to or pay cyber blackmailers.

NCCF Hosts Cybersecurity Training for Cooperatives Ahead of IYC 2025

NCCF Hosts Cybersecurity Training for Cooperatives Ahead of IYC 2025

The National Cooperative Consumers’ Federation of India Ltd. (NCCF) held a cybersecurity training session this week in India as part of preparations for the International Year of Cooperatives (IYC) 2025. Organised under the Ministry of Cooperation, the session aimed to equip cooperative officials with the tools to combat rising cyber threats, ensure cyber hygiene, and enhance digital safety. The training focused on Cyber Security Awareness and Cyber Swachhata (Cyber Cleanliness), teaching cooperative officials how to protect sensitive data, recognise scams, and adopt safer digital practices. According to NCCF sources, the program covered topics such as: Cyber hygiene measures such as software updates and creating secure passwords. Data protection protocols. Phishing and scam awareness. The Ministry of Cooperation, which guided the training, praised the effort as a key milestone in securing cooperative systems and boosting digital literacy. “Cyber awareness is the foundation of secure cooperative growth in the digital age,” said an NCCF spokesperson. The initiative aligns with India’s broader digital goals, ensuring that even grassroots cooperative institutions are protected from cybercrime threats. Experts from cybersecurity teams and cooperative boards jointly facilitated the program. Advice Key Highlights: In front of IYC 2025, NCCF began offering cyber training. Aim: Strengthen cyber safety across India’s cooperatives. The Ministry of Cooperation supports the initiative. Cyber Safety Advice: Use strong, unique passwords for official systems. All cooperative accounts should have two-factor authentication enabled. Never open dubious attachments or URLs. Report any suspicious activity to cybercrime.gov.in.