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Digital Skills Gap Hampering Spain's Economic Growth

A study shows that incorporating digital technologies into Spain's workforce could add €282 billion to its economy by 2030, but over 30% of companies struggle to find employees with the required skills, such as cybersecurity, generative AI, and cloud computing, causing significant delays and cost in...

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Samsung co-CEO Han Jong-Hee dies suddenly; company faces leadership void

Samsung Electronics co-CEO Han Jong-Hee, 63, died suddenly from cardiac arrest on Tuesday, leaving a leadership void at the South Korean tech giant, which is facing significant headwinds in its semiconductor business and is currently seeking mergers and acquisitions to boost its growth.

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VK Reports Record Revenue but Staggering Net Loss

Russian tech giant VK reported a net loss of 94.94 billion rubles ($1.12 billion) in 2024, despite record revenue of 147.57 billion rubles ($1.74 billion), causing a 6% share drop on the Moscow Exchange; online advertising made up nearly two-thirds of its revenue.

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Google to Pay $28 Million in Racial Bias Lawsuit Settlement

Google agreed to pay $28 million to settle a class-action lawsuit alleging that it discriminated against non-white and Asian employees in California between February 15, 2018, and December 31, 2024, by paying them less and not promoting them as much as other employees.

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Gender Equality
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Persistent Gender Gap in Israeli Hi-Tech Leadership Despite Increased Female Employment

A new report reveals that while the number of women in Israeli hi-tech has increased substantially, their representation in leadership and investment remains disproportionately low; only 4.3% of funds went to women-led startups between 2021 and 2024, despite a 65% increase in female employment overa...

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Xi Jinping's Symposium Signals Potential Shift in China's Tech Regulation

Chinese President Xi Jinping hosted a symposium in February 2024, featuring 12 prominent business leaders including Alibaba founder Jack Ma, whose 2020 public silencing had fueled narratives of tech repression; this event suggests a potential shift in China's approach to tech regulation.

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Trump's Immigration Policy Shift Creates Uncertainty for Skilled Workers

The Trump administration's evolving stance on H-1B visas creates uncertainty for skilled immigrants like Kabir, an Indian engineer, facing a potential 108-year wait for a Green Card and a 90-day job security limit on his current visa. This affects US innovation as many skilled workers, facing uncert...

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Meta Launches AI Tool in Europe After Regulatory Delays

Meta launched its AI tool, Meta AI, in 41 European countries this week, following delays due to EU regulatory complexities; it will be integrated into Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, and Messenger, offering features like question answering in group chats and personalized content discovery.

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Google to Pay $28 Million in Racial Bias Lawsuit Settlement

Google agreed to pay $28 million to settle a class-action lawsuit alleging it discriminated against Hispanic, Latinx, Indigenous, Native American, American Indian, Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander, and Alaska Native employees in California by paying them less and giving them fewer promotions than w...

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elpais.com
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Spain's Tech Talent Shortage Drives Rise of Consulting Model

Facing a critical shortage of tech specialists (4.4% in Spain vs. 4.8% EU average), Spanish companies increasingly hire consultants, offering young professionals diverse experience, rapid skill growth, and flexible work arrangements, though possibly at a slightly lower starting salary.

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jpost.com
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Israeli Startups Thrive Despite War: $12 Billion in Funding

The Swords of Iron War initially hampered Israeli startups, but 2024 funding reached $12 billion—a 31% increase—despite concentrated investment in fewer companies, showcasing the sector's resilience and adaptability.

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Top Tech Firms' Strategies for Navigating Disruption

Between 2009 and 2024, the top five tech companies increased their share of industry profits from 34% to 64%, showcasing resilience through self-disruption, early trend identification, substantial R&D investment, strategic M&A, and ecosystem building.

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Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure

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