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AI skills trump university degrees, Ifo survey shows Companies report AI skills can replace formal qualifications, but most remain cautious about substituting experience for AI-assisted hires. (155 characters) A new …

AI Skills Outpace University Degrees in Some German Firms, Ifo Survey Finds Ifo Institute survey: about 20% of German firms say AI skills can substitute university degrees, while most companies …

US Tightens AI Chip Exports to Chinese Firms, Closing Offshore Loophole U.S. Commerce Department rules now require licenses for AI chip exports to companies headquartered in China, tightening controls on …

AfB scales up as demand for refurbished IT devices rises amid procurement delays AfB reports rising demand and revenue for refurbished IT devices while facing procurement delays, chip shortages and …

EU Accuses Firms in Suspected Artificial Turf Cartel Over Recycling Prices EU opens probe into an alleged artificial turf cartel after claims German and Dutch firms fixed recycling costs; fines …

Logistics firms build private charging hubs as electric trucks prove profitable Logistics firms are investing in electric trucks and private charging hubs, driven by cost savings and high fuel prices …

Germany launches nationwide parcel delivery inspections as 2,900 customs officers check depots for illegal work German customs deployed over 2,900 officers in nationwide parcel delivery inspections targeting undeclared work, subcontracting …

Fuel prices climb after Germany’s May 1 tax cut — ADAC says motorists see smaller relief than expected Germany’s fuel prices rose over the weekend despite the fuel tax cut …

Older workers face surge in layoffs as companies push early retirement offers Older workers hit by job cuts and early-retirement packages as plant closures and cost-cutting measures force experienced staff …