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'AI's biggest victim would be Bengaluru': Viral post claims AI will cut IT jobs, drive down skyrocketing rents

Business Today

Business Today · 5m ago

'AI's biggest victim would be Bengaluru': Viral post claims AI will cut IT jobs, drive down skyrocketing rents

A viral post claims that AI's ability to perform tasks of entry-level software developers could drastically affect IT jobs, particularly in Bengaluru, potentially driving down rents due to job displacement. Industries like finance, operations, and accounting are also vulnerable to AI automation through tools like chatbots and RPA. Nevertheless, some argue that IT roles are secure for now, as AI struggles with maintaining code. Meanwhile, Bengaluru's rental market is influenced by tenant behavior.

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A fake screenshot claiming that Google will be shutting down Gmail in August has been circulating on social media. The viral notice states that Gmail will no longer support sending, receiving, or storing emails after August 1, 2024. However, this is completely false. Gmail has confirmed that it is not sunsetting and will continue to provide its services. This incident highlights the ease with which fake claims can go viral on social media platforms like X, particularly after changes that have allowed anyone to purchase verification.

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