Amazon, the e-commerce giant known for its bold visions of using drones to deliver packages, has recently suffered a setback with the departure of Sean Cassidy, the director of safety, flight operations, and regulatory affairs in its drone delivery unit, Prime Air. This departure comes as a blow to Amazon, as Cassidy played a crucial
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In a surprising move, Elon Musk, the CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, recently reinstated the account of notorious conspiracy theorist Alex Jones on the social media platform X (formerly Twitter). This decision comes after a year-long suspension of Jones for violating X’s “abusive behavior policy.” Previously, Jones faced a defamation lawsuit for spreading false claims
Google recently launched its highly anticipated artificial intelligence (AI) model called Gemini. While the company touted its capabilities and presented a demonstrative video to showcase its potential, it is now facing scrutiny due to the video’s misleading nature and the discrepancy between expectations and reality. The six-minute demonstration video highlights some of the remarkable abilities
CNBC is excited to announce that nominations are now open for the 2024 Disruptor 50 list, the annual recognition of the most innovative venture-backed companies. These companies are using breakthrough technology to tackle the growing economic and consumer challenges of today. With the deadline for submissions on Friday, Feb. 16 at 11:59 pm EST, the
With the advancement of technology and the increasing reliance on smartphones, the protection of user privacy has become a pressing concern. U.S. Senator Ron Wyden has recently raised an alarming issue, warning that foreign governments are spying on smartphone users by compelling tech giants Apple and Google to turn over push notification records. In a
Video game publisher Take-Two Interactive Software experienced a decline in stock prices after the release of the trailer for the highly anticipated Grand Theft Auto VI game. The trailer, originally intended for a later release, was leaked on social media platform X, leading to an early release on YouTube. This article explores the potential impact
Music streaming giant Spotify recently announced its decision to lay off 17% of its workforce in an effort to cut costs and adapt to a slowdown in growth. This move comes as a surprise to many, considering the company’s previous optimism in hiring during the years 2020 and 2021. In an internal memo, CEO Daniel
The field of artificial intelligence (AI) has long been a subject of both fascination and speculation. While some experts predict that AI systems will achieve human-like capabilities in the next five years, others, such as Yann LeCun, the chief scientist of Meta and a pioneer in deep learning, believe that true sentience is still decades
Copper mines, such as Rio Tinto’s Bingham Canyon mine located near Salt Lake City, play a crucial role in the world’s shift towards clean energy. As global demand for copper is expected to nearly double by 2035, these mines are faced with numerous challenges, including addressing the concerns of local stakeholders, mitigating environmental damage, and
Breaking news reveals that Amazon and its consultants have been found guilty of violating federal labor law by a National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) judge. The violations include the interrogation and threatening of employees regarding their union activities, as well as racially disparaging organizers who were seeking to unionize a warehouse in Staten Island. Administrative