The Tech Life

In The Tech Life, long-time writer, editor, and journalist Scot Finnie keeps an eye on the intersection of IT and the tech trends shaping the enterprise.

Why going online is no longer fun

We need an internet that isn't fouled with junk content and misleading links, cybersecurity protections that aren't just band-aids, and social media minus the tampering.

By Scot Finnie

Jul 24, 2024 5 mins

Cyberattacks Internet Privacy

‘Quiet firing’ layoffs risk fomenting a toxic environment

The pace of tech layoffs has slowed somewhat in 2024, but the trend is persistent.

By Scot Finnie

Jul 10, 2024 6 mins

Hybrid and Remote Work IT Strategy Technology Industry

AI regulation: While Congress fiddles, California gets it done

California, which has the world's fifth-largest economy, is taking the lead in much-needed protections for tech privacy and AI regulation.

By Scot Finnie

Jun 26, 2024 5 mins

Generative AI Government Laws and Regulations

Senior employees, ordered back to the office, are jumping ship

At a time when employee retention should be of a top concern, some companies are using questionable ways of enforcing return-to-office mandates.

By Scot Finnie

Jun 5, 2024 5 mins

Hybrid and Remote Work Technology Industry

How Apple is playing catch-up on integrating genAI into its products

Siri will soon receive a new brain based on OpenAI's ChatGPT. But there's a lot more to come.

By Scot Finnie

May 22, 2024 4 mins

Apple Generative AI Technology Industry

FTC ban on non-competes would put employees in the driver’s seat

If the ban goes into effect, the talent wars will broaden and intensify — and return-to-work efforts would likely crumple.

By Scot Finnie

May 8, 2024 5 mins

IT Jobs IT Skills and Training Technology Industry

Will the four-day work week finally come to pass?

With 30% of US companies at least exploring the idea now, and a small but growing number of companies actually trying it, there's a real possibility it will take hold.

By Scot Finnie

Apr 22, 2024 5 mins

IT Strategy Productivity Software Technology Industry

The AI talent shortage — can companies close the skills gap?

Fierce competition for genAI talent is driving the need for new thinking about employee-training programs for AI skills. If you can't hire them, train them.

By Scot Finnie

Apr 10, 2024 5 mins

Generative AI IT Skills and Training Technology Industry

AI is on a fast track, but hype and immaturity could derail it

Weary of the din coming from generative AI's marketing hype? Though it's full of promise, the technology still has a long way to go.

By Scot Finnie

Mar 29, 2024 5 mins

Emerging Technology Generative AI Productivity Software

A call for digital-privacy regulation ‘with teeth’ at the federal level

Big tech is making money hand over fist with your data. And while the states are picking up the slack on privacy legislation, Congress remains AWOL.

By Scot Finnie

Mar 13, 2024 6 mins

Government Laws and Regulations Technology Industry

The economics of job cuts; why layoffs continue

It’s important for tech workers to realize that, despite a booming economy in the US, they should still prepare for the possibility of being laid off.

By Scot Finnie

Feb 28, 2024 7 mins

IT Jobs IT Skills and Training Technology Industry