Many SV startups are using AI to boost productivity in research, coding, and more, reducing reliance on VC money for hiring, fueling “tiny team” success stories
Between the tech job market and big tech's increasing worker hostility, it does look like supply has outstripped demand for tech workers. — https://www.nytimes.com/... Jason Yip / @jchyip@mastodon.o...
Many SV startups are using AI to boost productivity in research, coding, and more, reducing reliance on VC money for hiring, fueling “tiny team” success stories
Tech start-ups typically raised huge sums to hire armies of workers and grow fast. Bluesky: @aaronosaur.us . Mastodon: @jchyip@mastodon.online . X: @gjain , @bittingthembits , @stevelohr , and @tmroha...
China, the leading producer of rare minerals, has made it harder in recent weeks for foreign companies, particularly chip makers, to buy such materials in China
Already the dominant producer of rare minerals, Beijing is using export restrictions and its power over state-owned companies to further control access. X: @martijnrasser and @alantonelson . LinkedIn:...
A look at the growing importance of ads for video streaming services, as Antenna says that 56% of new subscribers chose the cheaper ad-supported tier in Q1 2024
Great piece from the The New York Times. — #streamiing — #ott … Christian Grece : From the NYT: — Netflix rose to streaming dominance in part by luring customers to an ad-free experience. Amazo...
A look at the Allen Institute for AI's plan to build “open” generative AI model OLMo; the nonprofit research center is led by former Apple ML leader Ali Farhadi
The nonprofit Allen Institute for AI, led by a respected computer scientist who sold his company to Apple, is trying to democratize cutting-edge research. X: @stevelohr , @vore_jm , @dataengines , @al...
A look at the Allen Institute for AI's plan to build “open” generative AI model OLMo; the nonprofit research center is led by former Apple ML leader Ali Farhadi
The nonprofit Allen Institute for AI, led by a respected computer scientist who sold his company to Apple, is trying to democratize cutting-edge research. X: @stevelohr , @vore_jm , @dataengines , @al...
Twitter begins removing blue checkmarks from legacy verified accounts, fulfilling one of Elon Musk's long-stated plans; Musk has called the system “corrupt”
Elon already took away the blue check from some publications like the The New York Times … Caroline Giegerich : The Twitter check shakedown has begun. Twitter has officially begun removing blue check...
Lower-income US students feel they are at a disadvantage when pursuing Big Tech internships, as the selection process exhibits longstanding inequities in hiring
Critics say the intern selection process often favors wealthier students, just like the admission process at some elite colleges. LinkedIn: Judith Spitz , Ruthe Farmer , and Michael Martin Tweets: @de...