Day: January 11, 2024
Hertz’s Electric Car Sales Surge After Tesla’s Price Cuts
The rental car company Hertz plans to sell about one-third of its electric vehicles due to faster-than-expected depreciation. The loss in value is a setback to the company’s goal of transitioning to cars that don’t produce emissions. Additionally, the electric vehicles were more prone to accidents and costly to repair, prompting Hertz to focus on […]
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Record-breaking $3 Billion Bitcoin Trading Volume on First Day
More than $3 billion of a newly approved investment product tied to Bitcoin changed hands in the first few hours of trading on Thursday, as cryptocurrency enthusiasts celebrated a watershed moment for the industry. Eleven of the products, known as exchange-traded funds, or E.T.F.s, started trading on popular platforms such as the Nasdaq a day […]
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Tech Giant Discord Announces 17% Workforce Reduction in Latest Layoffs
Discord, the beloved social chat and messaging start-up for gamers, is cutting 17 percent of its staff. The layoffs will affect roughly 170 jobs, according to an internal memo from Jason Citron, Discord’s founder and chief executive. Mr. Citron wrote that the company needs to sharpen its focus and bring more agility to the organization. […]
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New Measures by State Legislators to Crack Down on Deceptive Election Ads Using A.I.
When experts in artificial intelligence recently showed a gathering of state legislators a deepfake image that had been generated by A.I. in early 2022, depicting former presidents Donald J. Trump and Barack Obama playing one-on-one basketball, the crowd chuckled at how rudimentary it was. Then the panel brought out a fake video that was made […]
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Regulatory Inquiries on Carmakers’ App-Based Tracking Practices
The New York Times reported that internet-connected cars with remote control and tracking apps have been used for stalking and harassment in abusive relationships. Domestic violence survivors and experts have criticized car companies for not taking action to cut off abusers’ digital access to cars, even when the victim has a restraining order or legal […]
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The Future of Education: Chatbots as Personal Tutors for Children
Khan Academy’s Sal Khan has predicted that A.I. chatbots will soon revolutionize education. His vision taps into Silicon Valley’s dream of automated teaching platforms tailored to individual students. Despite concerns over accuracy and privacy, Khan and others argue that automated instruction could improve student learning. However, critics warn that A.I. chatbots may not deliver the […]
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Taylor Swift no se asocia con la venta de ollas Le Creuset
Taylor Swift’s love for Le Creuset is real: her collection of cookware has appeared on a Tumblr account dedicated to the pop star’s home decor, seen in the wedding gifts she gave to a fan, and in a Netflix documentary featured on Le Creuset’s Facebook page. However, the alleged endorsement of Swift’s products by the […]
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Google’s Layoffs: Hundreds of Engineering and Other Division Jobs Slashed
Google reduced its workforce across several divisions on Wednesday to cut costs and focus on AI. The company eliminated roles in its core engineering division, Google Assistant, and hardware division, affecting hundreds of employees. A Google spokesman confirmed the cuts and stated that the company is making organizational changes. This follows a trend of tech […]
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