As it adapts to the artificial intelligence era, the company is pushing many of its 78,000 workers to use the technology, and preparing to lay some of them off.
Category: Computers and the Internet
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Elon Musk’s SpaceX Plans $55 Billion Investment to Make A.I. Chips
The New York Times – Business:The rocket company’s new semiconductor factory, called Terafab, is part of the billionaire’s increasing efforts to dominate artificial intelligence.
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GameStop’s CEO Ryan Cohen Baffles Fans With eBay Bid
The New York Times – Business:Investors questioned Ryan Cohen’s latest gambit after he gave an evasive CNBC interview and a once-loyal supporter sold his GameStop shares.
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Coinbase Lays Off 14% of Employees as A.I. Changes Work
The New York Times – Business:The largest U.S. crypto exchange said it was cutting jobs because of cryptocurrency market volatility and to “optimize” for the artificial intelligence era.
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What Was Discussed at Google’s White House Meeting About A.I.
The New York Times – Business:The technology giant met with administration officials last week to address a growing concern in Washington: insufficient computing power for artificial intelligence.
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Jeeves and Ask.com Shut Down After Almost 30 Years
The New York Times – Business:The pioneering search engine shut down on May 1, after nearly 30 years in operation.
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Why So Many People Already Own Shares of Elon Musk’s SpaceX
The New York Times – Business:Even before the rocket company holds a major initial public offering, many people own stock in it through so-called special purpose vehicles.
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Palantir Is Making a French Chore Coat. Yes, That Palantir.
The New York Times – Business:The data analysis company is selling a version of the jacket that it says will show its commitment to “re-industrializing America.”
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Uber Expands to Hotel Bookings With Expedia Partnership
The New York Times – Business:In partnership with Expedia, the ride-booking, food-delivering, package-transporting service takes another step toward becoming a super app.
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What Elon Musk’s Clash With Sam Altman of OpenAI Is Really About
The New York Times – Business:Mr. Musk’s lawsuit against Mr. Altman and OpenAI makes the case that all-encompassing greed is Silicon Valley’s defining feature.