➀ Cloud Architect with an average annual salary of $174,984; ➁ Network Security Engineer with an average annual salary of $160,471; ➂ Data Scientist, Machine Learning Engineer, Cybersecurity Engineer, Software Engineer, Penetration Tester, AI Research Scientist, DevOps, and Information Security Analyst are among the highest paying jobs in tech.

➀ Applied Materials, a US-based semiconductor manufacturing firm, has signed an MOU with the Tamil Nadu government to establish a Center of Excellence in AI and Data Science. ➁ The center will focus on semiconductor manufacturing and equipment, aiming to collaborate with local universities and industry partners. ➂ It plans to create over 500 technical jobs in Tamil Nadu over the next few years.

1. Professor Georg Passig created an augmented reality sandbox at the Technical University of Ingolstadt, combining data science, design, and electrical engineering. 2. The sandbox uses a 3D camera and a projector to visualize complex concepts, making abstract topics more tangible for students. 3. This innovative tool is utilized across various disciplines, aiding in the understanding of data science, design, and other technical fields.

1. Jung Hye-dong, former head of the Artificial Intelligence Research Center at KETI, has been appointed as the AI PM by the Ministry of Science and ICT. He will also oversee the Data PM role. 2. The PM system, jointly operated by the Ministry and the IITP, involves civilian experts who oversee research and development in various fields such as AI, quantum, and security. 3. Jung PM, who holds a Ph.D. in Electronic Engineering from Kyung Hee University, has a long career at KETI and will make his public debut at the ICT R&D Technology Roadmap 2030 Public Hearing on July 31.