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Microsoft's Disbanding of DEI Team Sparks Controversy: A Gap Between Promise and Reality
Microsoft's Disbanding of DEI Team Sparks Controversy: A Gap Between Promise and RealityRecently, Microsoft's decision to disband its Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) team has sparked widespread controversy, particularly given the strong disapproval expressed by the team's leader. Leaked internal emails reveal that the team leader accused Microsoft of viewing diversity as "non-business critical" and criticized the company for abandoning its DEI commitments made during the 2020 Black Lives Matter movement...
Industry dynamics 2024-07-17 13:37:26 -
Morocco: The Unexpected Beneficiary of China's Investment Boom
Morocco: The Unexpected Beneficiary of China's Investment BoomAmidst the USs new electric vehicle (EV) subsidies policy, Chinese companies have set their sights on an unexpected location Morocco. Situated south of the Strait of Gibraltar, this North African nation has become a hotbed for Chinese investment in recent years, particularly for companies focused on EV battery production...
Industry dynamics 2024-07-16 15:32:10 -
Tesla Model Y Rumored to Undergo Major Redesign: "Juniper" Spy Shots Surface
Tesla Model Y Rumored to Undergo Major Redesign: "Juniper" Spy Shots SurfaceOn July 9th, a Tesla Model Y prototype, believed to be called "Juniper," was spotted in California, sparking speculation about a potential major redesign for the popular electric SUV.An image circulating on Reddit shows a black Model Y with heavily camouflaged front and rear bumpers...
Industry dynamics 2024-07-16 15:31:40 -
EU Imposes Tariffs on Chinese Electric Vehicles, NIO Warns of Potential Price Hikes
EU Imposes Tariffs on Chinese Electric Vehicles, NIO Warns of Potential Price HikesOn July 5th, the European Union (EU) officially announced tariffs on electric vehicles imported from China, ranging from 17.4% to 37...
Industry dynamics 2024-07-16 15:30:41 -
Musk's xAI Abandons $10 Billion Server Deal with Oracle, Vows to Build World's Most Powerful Training Cluster
Musk's xAI Abandons $10 Billion Server Deal with Oracle, Vows to Build World's Most Powerful Training ClusterOn July 10, reports surfaced that billionaire Elon Musk's artificial intelligence startup, xAI, has ended negotiations with Oracle for a $10 billion server agreement. xAI had been renting NVIDIA's AI chips from Oracle and sought to expand the existing deal...
Industry dynamics 2024-07-16 15:29:50 -
Apple Watch to Receive Major Upgrade for 10th Anniversary, But Health Features May Be Delayed
Apple Watch to Receive Major Upgrade for 10th Anniversary, But Health Features May Be DelayedAs the fall of 2024 approaches, Apple is gearing up for the 10th anniversary of its iconic smartwatch, the Apple Watch. To celebrate this milestone, Apple is planning major upgrades for the Apple Watch lineup, including a larger display, a thinner body, and a new chip...
Industry dynamics 2024-07-16 15:28:58 -
The Secret Behind Tesla Autopilot: Musk, Influencers, and Data Labelers
The Secret Behind Tesla Autopilot: Musk, Influencers, and Data LabelersTesla's Autopilot system is hailed as a marvel of machine learning, but the truth behind its development lies hidden within a team of "data labelers." These individuals review thousands of hours of video footage captured by Tesla drivers' cameras, constantly optimizing the car's driving behavior, teaching it when to use turn signals or recognize cones on the road...
Industry dynamics 2024-07-16 15:28:14 -
Apple Aims for 90 Million iPhone 16 Shipments, AI Features Key
Apple Aims for 90 Million iPhone 16 Shipments, AI Features KeyFollowing a challenging 2023, Apple reportedly aims to ship at least 90 million iPhone 16 units in the second half of the year, hoping to boost demand for the new lineup by deeply integrating artificial intelligence (AI) services.Sources indicate that Apple has notified its suppliers and partners about the iPhone 16 shipment target, representing a roughly 10% increase over the previous iPhone 15 generation...
Industry dynamics 2024-07-16 15:26:50 -
Microsoft exits OpenAI board observer seat: Regulatory concerns receding?
Microsoft exits OpenAI board observer seat: Regulatory concerns receding?On July 10, Microsoft announced that it is relinquishing its observer seat on OpenAI's board. The move has sparked widespread attention, especially considering Microsoft's substantial investment in OpenAI and the previous antitrust concerns surrounding the observer seat...
Industry dynamics 2024-07-16 15:25:08 -
Tesla's German Gigafactory: The Mystery of the Missing Mugs Sparks Laughter and Concern
Tesla's German Gigafactory: The Mystery of the Missing Mugs Sparks Laughter and ConcernEmployees at Tesla's Gigafactory in Grnheide, Germany, have been facing a range of challenges recently, from safety concerns to salary disputes, prompting worries about the plant's future. However, what might be causing the most headaches for factory manager Andre Thierig is not these major issues it's the disappearing mugs...
Industry dynamics 2024-07-16 15:24:41 -
Google to acquire cybersecurity startup Wiz for $23 billion, aiming at cloud computing market
Google to acquire cybersecurity startup Wiz for $23 billion, aiming at cloud computing marketJuly 15, sources revealed that Alphabet, Google's parent company, is in talks to acquire cybersecurity startup Wiz for approximately $23 billion. If completed, this deal would be Alphabet's largest acquisition ever...
Industry dynamics 2024-07-16 15:23:09 -
Vandalism of Self-Driving Cars in San Francisco: A Challenge for the Future of Driving Technology
Vandalism of Self-Driving Cars in San Francisco: A Challenge for the Future of Driving TechnologyA recent incident involving vandalism of several Waymo self-driving cars in San Francisco has generated widespread attention, highlighting the ongoing resistance to this futuristic driving technology among some residents in the city.On July 15, Waymo, the autonomous driving company owned by Alphabet (Googles parent company), reported having over a dozen of its self-driving cars vandalized...
Industry dynamics 2024-07-16 15:22:10
