Google hired by government to design AI tool that speeds up planning process

Google hired by government to design AI tool that speeds up planning process

The tool will augment decision-making by helping planning officers with administrative and analytical work and offering recommendations for determinations. It will initially focus on householder applications, with the goal of reducing average decision times from eight weeks to four, and has the long-term aim of allowing near-instant decisions for straightforward applications, according to public sector…

AI Is Quietly Changing Who Gets Hired; What Are The Rules To Get Employed In 2026? | Education and Career News

AI Is Quietly Changing Who Gets Hired; What Are The Rules To Get Employed In 2026? | Education and Career News

Last Updated:February 02, 2026, 08:30 IST Résumé screeners, keyword-matching tools, AI-assisted video interviews are filtering applicants. For job seekers, the challenge is about learning how to pass digital gatekeepers One of the most consequential changes in the hiring landscape is the emergence of what might be called the ‘machine-readable candidate’. (Getty Images) For years, the…