Technical Dost

  Automated testing for software engineering job candidates is widely used today, with many companies relying on such techniques to identify the most talented programmers. But these tests are not without their faults, and the burgeoning field of   ChatGPT  may add further caution to their use. Although it is early, there are grounds for concern. Automated coding tests that screen developers for skills could be subject to AI-driven manipulation. That’s on top of manipulation already evidenced. Generic coding tests tend to be highly inefficient as most are automated and can be manipulated. According to a survey released by skills-based hiring platform Filtered, coding tests are vulnerable to fraud, with more than half the respondents reporting knowing someone who has cheated on a coding test as part of an interview process. Matters only become worse with the widespread availability of AI-powered tools, such as ChatGPT, which have made cheating on these tests easier than eve...

  International Women's Day honours women's cultural, economic, political and social achievements. The day also marks a call to action to accelerate gender equality. Significant activity is seen worldwide as groups join hands to celebrate women's   achievements  or rally for women's equality. We wish for a gender-equal world free of bias, discrimination and stereotypes—a diverse and inclusive world where difference is valued and celebrated. Together we can erase the discrimination between men and women. The theme for this year's Women's Day, as per the United Nations, is "DigitALL: Innovation and technology for gender equality", and it drives to highlight the importance of  technology  in bringing gender issues to light. Director General of UNESCO Audrey Azoulay said, "This year, on International Women's Day, I would like to applaud this new generation of young women – for their courage in speaking out, inspiring others and mobilizing their pe...