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Top tech stories today: January 10, 2024
Bypass the need for online searches; we’ve compiled the essential global tech updates for January 10, 2024, ensuring you stay informed. 1. Humane lays off 4 percent of employees before releasing its AI Pin Humane, a secretive startup, has laid off 4% of its workforce, amounting to 10 employees, citi…
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Bypass the need for online searches; we’ve compiled the essential global tech updates for January 10, 2024, ensuring you stay informed. 1. Humane lays off 4 percent of employees before releasing its AI Pin Humane, a secretive startup, has laid off 4% of its workforce, amounting…
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Bypass the need for online searches; we’ve compiled the essential global tech updates for January 10, 2024, ensuring you stay informed. Humane, a secretive startup, has laid off 4% of its workforce, amounting to 10 employees, citing cost-cutting measures. The move precedes the launch of its highly anticipated $699 AI Pin, billed as a smartphone alternative. CEO Bethany Bongiorno framed the layoffs as part of an organizational refresh for the company’s growth phase. ( The Verge )
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Honda introduces its global electric vehicle series, Honda Zero, featuring the Saloon and Space-Hub concepts. The Saloon, a sleek sedan, and the Space-Hub, a van-like design, emphasize Honda’s “thin,” “light,” and “wise” approach to EVs, set for North America release in 2026. Both partially and fully autonomous, the series focuses on performance and AI integration. ( The Verge ) The U.S. SEC’s X social media account was briefly compromised, with a fake message claiming approval of bitcoin ETFs posted. The SEC clarified that it has not approved spot bitcoin ETFs. The agency is investigating the hack and unauthorized access. X confirmed the compromise, citing an unidentified individual gaining control through a third party’s phone number. ( Reuters ) The state of Pennsylvania launches a pilot program deploying OpenAI’s ChatGPT Enterprise for administrative tasks, involving a limited number of Office of Administration employees. The program aims to explore AI’s impact on services and gather insights for responsible AI implementation, with lessons guiding potential expansion. ( The Verge ) Intel challenges Nvidia and Qualcomm in the automotive semiconductor market with new AI-enabled chips for cars. The company also acquires French startup Silicon Mobility for EV control systems. Chinese automaker Zeekr will be the first to utilize Intel’s AI system on a chip, focusing on enhancing in-vehicle experiences. ( Reuters )
Key Points
- 1. Humane lays off 4 percent of employees before releasing its AI Pin
- 2. Honda debuts new global EV series, Honda Zero, coming in 2026
- 3. The SEC’s X account was hijacked to post a fake approval of Bitcoin ETFs
- 4. Pennsylvania government workers will start using ChatGPT in test program
- 5. Intel challenges Nvidia, Qualcomm with ‘AI PC’ chips for cars
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