AI’s Dual Impact on Workplace Equality: Challenges and Opportunities

by News Editor

May 5, 2025

The rapid rise of Artificial Intelligence (AI) is presenting leaders with the challenging task of prioritizing human resource needs while pursuing profitability.

Key Insights from Industry Leaders

Corporate responsibility is heightened as AI may increase unemployment and exacerbate inequalities, according to Pedro Uria-Rescio, CIMB Group’s Chief Data Scientist, speaking at the GITEX Asia 2025 conference.
Uria-Rescio emphasized that companies should not only equip employees with AI-related skills but also create new job opportunities in light of ongoing technological shifts.
The UN’s trade agency has cautioned that AI could affect 40% of jobs globally, deepening the disparity among nations.

Navigating the AI Revolution

The AI revolution is reminiscent of past technological upheavals, such as the internet boom. While AI is often touted for boosting efficiency, its broader implications need careful management. Uria-Rescio argues that businesses should adopt an ‘AI-first’ mindset without sidelining human involvement.

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Balancing People and Profits

The Microsoft Trend Index 2025 reveals that 82% of business leaders are confident about leveraging digital labor to extend workforce capabilities, with 78% exploring AI specialist hiring. Meanwhile, 47% prioritize upskilling current employees.

Human Element in Focus

Despite the concerns, experts remain optimistic about AI’s societal role. Tomasz Kurcik from Prudential Singapore believes AI can democratize opportunities, potentially revitalizing traditional crafts and generating new job prospects. Successful adaptation relies on collaborative efforts among educational institutions, governments, and corporations to mitigate emerging inequalities.

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A New Twitter-Inspired Social Network Is Taking Shape

by News Editor

August 27, 2026

A new social network called Twitter.now is entering the market, with a founding team that includes former Twitter trademark counsel Stephen Coates. The service is being developed by startup Operation Bluebird.

As Ars Technica reported, X sued the company last year and asked a Delaware judge to block the launch. Operation Bluebird argued in a petition that X had abandoned trademarks including “Twitter” and “Tweet.”

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Coates has said the project is not an attempt to recreate the original Twitter. In a LinkedIn post, he described the platform as a new public space focused on trust, transparency and user choice.

AI System To Rate Posts

Twitter.now is currently being tested, with early access priced at $20. Its main feature is VERA, an AI system designed to evaluate posts, verify claims and provide sources and context.

Posts receive a trust score, with users eventually able to set a minimum score to filter their feeds. The company says this approach will give people more control over what they see instead of leaving those decisions entirely to an algorithm.

Moderation Remains A Challenge

Scaling moderation will be one of the platform’s biggest tests. Social networks have repeatedly struggled with content moderation as their communities grow, and newer platforms such as Bluesky have faced similar criticism.

Operation Bluebird says VERA will form the basis of its moderation and verification system. A second version is already planned, with expanded tools that would let users set a specific trust threshold for the posts appearing in their feeds.

For now, Twitter.now remains in an early testing phase, combining the familiarity of the Twitter name with an AI-driven approach to evaluating online information.

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