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Since 2021, OpenAI employees and former employees have cumulatively cashed out nearly $3 billion through equity sales. This number is remarkable, especially in the tech industry where frequent stock sales are not common. SoftBank became the largest buyer in this transaction, purchasing almost half of the shares, further solidifying its position in the field of artificial intelligence. OpenAI holds two equity sales per year, with a significantly higher frequency than many tech companies. The original intention of this practice was to provide employees with the opportunity for financial freedom, thereby retention.

During the keynote speech at Snowflake Summit 2025, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman pointed out that more and more companies are beginning to view AI agents as entry-level employees. Altman stated that the focus of many employees' work has shifted to assigning tasks to AI agents, evaluating the quality of their results, integrating work content, and providing feedback. This working model is very similar to managing entry-level employees. Image source note: The image was generated by AI.

Google's DeepMind employees in the UK are actively pursuing unionization to oppose the company's decision to sell AI technology to military contractors and its collaborations with the Israeli government. Approximately 300 London-based DeepMind employees have reportedly applied to join the Communication Workers Union (CWU), hoping to leverage collective bargaining to influence the company's commercialization strategy. Google's push for DeepMind to find commercial applications for its technology has sparked...

A new Google report reveals that effective AI training for employees could unlock a £400 billion (approximately $533 billion) boost to the UK economy from AI-driven growth. Based on a UK pilot program, the report shows employees saved over 122 hours annually on administrative tasks by using AI tools. The report highlights that simplifying AI usage and providing adequate training are key to wider AI adoption. Google's European, Middle...

Alibaba founder Jack Ma recently addressed company employees, reaffirming the importance of artificial intelligence and stating that AI's future role is to liberate, not replace, humanity. Previous market rumors suggested that all Alibaba departments would have AI-driven growth as a core performance metric by 2025. However, an Alibaba employee told the media that performance evaluations are not currently directly linked to AI, which remains an auxiliary tool. In response to inquiries, Alibaba stated that this was not an official announcement.

In the fiercely competitive AI industry, Google's AI division, DeepMind, has employed extreme measures to retain top talent. According to Business Insider, some of the company's AI employees in the UK have signed 'aggressive' non-compete agreements, preventing them from working for competitors for a year after leaving. These agreements not only restrict employees' career choices but also prevent them from participating in the rapidly advancing technologies within the industry for a full year. Reports indicate these employees continue to receive salaries during this period, though the specifics are unclear.

Chipotle Mexican Grill recently announced plans to hire 20,000 new employees as the 'Burrito Season' approaches. This recruitment drive aims to address the upcoming peak dining season. The company's Chief Human Resources Officer, Ilene Eskenazi, stated that these positions offer applicants a great career starting point and help them achieve their career goals within the company. Eskenazi pointed out that many current...

Recently, Shenzhen Futian District and Guangzhou announced the launch of 'AI Civil Servants' (Smart Employees) based on the DeepSeek large model, marking a significant step forward in smart governance development for both regions. According to the 'Happy Futian' public account, Futian District has introduced AI smart employees developed based on DeepSeek and upgraded its governance large model to version 2.0. These 'smart employees' not only possess the general capabilities of DeepSeek but also offer personalized adaptations to the actual business processes of various departments.

Today, Alibaba's 1688 platform officially launched a new round of recruiting activities in Beijing and announced a significant decision during the event: all AI products aimed at merchants will be completely free. This initiative aims to further assist merchants in enhancing their business intelligence, reducing operational costs, and achieving more efficient operations.

Recently, enterprise resource planning software company Workday Inc. announced it will lay off approximately 8.5% of its workforce, or 1,760 positions, in order to drive company growth and increase investment in artificial intelligence. This news was communicated to all employees through a filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, with CEO Carl Eschenbach noting in a memo that Workday is at a 'critical moment' as various industries are rethinking how work is done, and the growing demand for artificial intelligence presents new opportunities for the company.

Newly sworn-in President Donald Trump took a series of 'Day One' actions on Monday, with his top priority being the revocation of former President Biden's executive order on artificial intelligence. He also called for federal employees to return to office work. Biden's AI order provided a roadmap for the federal government to develop technology and manage risks. The order prompted the Office of Management and Budget to issue a memo requiring agencies to implement specific measures for managing and monitoring their AI use cases, as well as the application of technology in a national security context.