LinkedIn sued for using private data in AI training
LinkedIn, the Microsoft-owned professional networking platform, is being sued by Premium customers who claim their private messages were shared without consent to train AI models.
23 January 2025, 07:55 AM
How to not be pretentious on LinkedIn
The moment you start searching for a way to earn money, the pressure to create a LinkedIn profile kicks in. Here are some things you should be wary of if you want to keep a fresh, clean image on LinkedIn.
1 January 2025, 04:22 AM
LinkedIn launches Hiring Assistant, AI recruitment agent
LinkedIn has recently launched Hiring Assistant, a new AI-driven tool designed to streamline recruitment processes by automating several routine tasks.
30 October 2024, 03:08 AM
A beginner’s guide to finding and applying for jobs on LinkedIn
Job hunting on LinkedIn can feel tiring and occasionally pointless but knowing how to efficiently look for and apply to jobs can help you make the most of this platform for your professional goals.
15 September 2024, 10:25 AM
‘Sisimpur’ wins international Telly Awards for incorporating sign language
Following its recognition at the Kidscreen and Anthem awards, the children’s show “Sisimpur” has now also claimed the International Telly Awards. “Sisimpur” earned the 45th Telly Awards by introducing the new character Julia and incorporating sign language in its latest episodes, contributing to positive change in society.
29 May 2024, 06:26 AM
LinkedIn working on short-form video feed: report
LinkedIn, the professional networking platform, is reportedly developing a short-form video feed in the app, according to TechCrunch, an international tech news platform.
28 March 2024, 15:08 PM
Navigating politics in the corporate jungle
Let me share a true story from a LinkedIn friend who had a bitter argument with his boss. Attempts to share his concerns turned futile as the office only kept records in hard copies instead of digital. Eventually, his frustration reached a height where he blocked his boss on his phone.
21 March 2024, 17:59 PM
LinkedIn to launch games on its platform: report
LinkedIn, the professional networking platform owned by Microsoft, is planning to launch games on its platform. Among the early titles in development are games such as "Queens," "Inference," and "Crossclimb", according to a report by tech news platform, TechCrunch.
17 March 2024, 10:05 AM
Curating your LinkedIn profile as a university student
LinkedIn is a social media platform for professionals and an impactful tool for those interested in professionally branding themselves. Many individuals take this self-branding approach when they graduate from university. However, given that it takes a lot of time to build a solid presence on this platform, it’d be in your best interest to start working on your LinkedIn profile from your early days at the university.
21 December 2023, 12:00 PM
LinkedIn to lay off 668 employees
LinkedIn, the popular employment-centric social media platform owned by Microsoft, has recently announced that they are laying off 668 employees across engineering, talent, and finance teams. As per the company, this is their second round of mass firings this year, with the reason being the slow growth of revenue.
17 October 2023, 06:29 AM
LinkedIn offers 100+ free AI courses: Here’s how to start learning
The offered courses include high-demand topics such as Generative AI, AI and Machine Learning Foundations, Responsible AI, Advanced AI and Applied AI.
19 March 2023, 12:11 PM
LinkedIn adding new AI tools to its repertoire
According to LinkedIn, users should still review what the tool has produced ‘to ensure it is accurate and aligns with your tone and experience.’
19 March 2023, 11:40 AM
Microsoft helped digitally upskill over 171,000 Bangladeshi users
Microsoft will also provide free access to 350 courses and six new Career Essentials Certificates for six of the most in-demand jobs in the digital economy to help 10 million people learn digital skills.
8 December 2022, 15:00 PM
Digital tech applications creating jobs for women, engineers: LinkedIn
Emerging jobs related to the digital economy have been and are expected to continue growing quickly in China as digital technology is applied in more fields, says a senior executive from LinkedIn.
14 May 2019, 05:48 AM
US judge says LinkedIn cannot block startup from public profile data
A US federal judge rules that Microsoft Corp's (MSFT.O) LinkedIn unit cannot prevent a startup from accessing public profile data, in a test of how much control a social media site can wield over information its users have deemed to be public.
15 August 2017, 11:48 AM
3 LinkedIn habits to pick up today
Everyone gets to a point where they want to dig a little deeper, go beyond the basics and into the nitty-gritties—really hone a skill or a habit. That’s what your attitude towards LinkedIn should be.
22 June 2017, 18:00 PM
Microsoft to buy LinkedIn for $26.2 bn
Microsoft Corp agrees to buy LinkedIn Corp for $26.2 billion in its biggest-ever deal.
13 June 2016, 13:21 PM
Social media 'pressure' on mental health of teenagers
Teenagers' mental health can be put at risk by constant pressure to post on social media, a study has found.
12 September 2015, 04:01 AM