Microsoft lays off thousands in latest cut to California’s tech sector
There was more bad news for the tech sector Wednesday as Microsoft announced reductions to staff, preparing for thousands of layoffs worldwide, including in its gaming division. The cuts add…
Tesla sales fall amid competition and brand damage
As Elon Musk scrambles to restore Tesla’s reputation and deliver on promises of autonomous driving technology, vehicle sales for the company continued to fall last quarter. Tesla delivered 384,122 vehicles…
Companies keep slashing jobs. How worried should workers be about AI replacing them?
Tech companies that are cutting jobs and leaning more on artificial intelligence are also disrupting themselves. Amazon’s Chief Executive Andy Jassy said last month that he expects the e-commerce giant…
Tesla shares slip as Musk unveils ambitions for new political party
Tesla shares fell close to 7% Monday after Elon Musk announced plans to form his own political party, sparking concerns he will become further distracted by politics despite a tumultuous…
Contributor: The human brain doesn’t learn, think or recall like an AI. Embrace the difference
Recently, Nvidia founder Jensen Huang, whose company builds the chips powering today’s most advanced artificial intelligence systems, remarked: “The thing that’s really, really quite amazing is the way you program…
Linda Yaccarino to step down as CEO of Elon Musk’s social media site X
Linda Yaccarino, the chief executive of social media site X, said Wednesday that she’s stepping down from her role after two years at the company. “When @elonmusk and I first…
Misinformation was a problem during the Texas floods. AI chatbots weren’t always helping
When deadly flash floods hit central Texas last week, people on social media site X turned to artificial intelligence chatbot Grok for answers about whom to blame. Grok confidently pointed…
Tinder Bets on Group Chemistry with New ‘Double Date’ Feature Amid Declining User Numbers
Tinder is turning to friendship and fun to reignite interest in its app — and to stop the slide in subscribers. The dating platform has officially launched *Double Date*, a…
Trump Grants TikTok a 90-Day Reprieve as Sale Talks Continue
TikTok has been given another lifeline. In a new executive order signed Thursday, former President Donald Trump granted the company a 90-day extension to finalize a deal that addresses long-standing…
Tech titans gird for robotaxi wars with new factory and territories
As three key players vie for dominance, the race to put driverless taxis on roads across the country is heating up. Waymo, owned by Google’s parent company Alphabet, already offers…