AI skills
Coverage of AI skills in the Nexus archive.
- Exec at $27 billion tech giant HP hits back at Gen Z lazy label, saying they’re great at listening and building relationships
George Brasher, an executive at HP, countered the label that Gen Z workers lack interpersonal skills, stating they possess a great ability to listen and build relationships with customers. He argues that growing up in the digital era makes them AI natives, which gives them a unique superpower for success in the modern workplace. Leaders like Sally Massey also refuted stereotypes suggesting young staffers are career sloths.
- AI skills more valuable than MBA, new survey suggests
A new survey suggests AI skills are more valuable than MBAs, with 91% of executives increasing compensation for employees with AI skills.
- VTU, Google enter academic agreement for AI skills, placements
VTU and Google have established an academic agreement focused on AI skills and placements. The collaboration aims to enhance educational and employment opportunities in artificial intelligence.
- Industry-integrated training vital for AI-driven job market: APSCHE chief
APSCHE chief Madhu Murthy highlights the importance of industry-integrated training for the AI-driven job market, aiming to equip 50,000 students with AI skills through a statewide initiative. Twenty students have already received job offers under Cohort 2025-26.
- Meet the Externs: How Faculty Use Workplace Experience to Help Students
Faculty members participating in industry externships are focusing on gaining AI skills to enhance their teaching and support students. These programs aim to bridge academic and industry experiences, with an emphasis on AI education this summer.
- Crypto Exchange OKX Makes AI Skills a Part of Worker Evaluations
Crypto exchange OKX has introduced AI skills as a component of employee evaluations, emphasizing the importance of AI proficiency in the workforce. This move reflects the growing integration of artificial intelligence in business operations and talent management.
- Labor Department Launches AI Apprenticeship Portal as Trump Admin Continues AI Policy Push
The U.S. Department of Labor launched an AI Apprenticeship Portal to help workers and employers develop AI skills as part of the Trump administration's broader AI policy initiatives. The online hub aims to address rapid changes in the job market driven by advancements in artificial intelligence.
- Google adds AI Skills to Chrome to help you save favorite workflows
Google is introducing 'AI Skills' in Chrome to allow users to save and reuse AI prompts across websites. This feature expands on existing Gemini browser integration by enabling workflow customization.