Struggling Cruise cuts about 25% of workers. Job cuts due to regulatory shutdown and concerns about safety and future of self-driving cars. Increased scrutiny and financial pressures on industry. Waymo still operating. Investigation underway.
TikTok Quietly Changes User Terms Amid Growing Legal Scrutiny – 2023
TikTok quietly changes user terms amid legal scrutiny. New terms remove private arbitration, setting up complaints to be filed in California courts. Legal action must now be brought within a year. The changes come as investigations into TikTok’s treatment of young users increase and lawsuits move forward.
Cheating Fears Over Chatbots Were Overblown, New Research Suggests
Cheating fears over chatbots like ChatGPT have been overblown, according to new research. Surveys conducted in 40+ US high schools show no significant increase in cheating rates. The introduction of AI chatbots has not brought about substantial changes in student behaviors.
Google’s Antitrust Loss to Epic Could Preview Its Legal Fate in 2024
Google’s Antitrust Loss to the Epic Games antitrust trial may foreshadow outcomes in upcoming cases, challenging Google’s operations and the tech industry’s structure.
New York State Invests $1 Billion to Expand Chip Research
Governor Hochul announces a $1 billion investment to expand chip research in Albany, aiming to position New York State as a global semiconductor center. The plan includes purchasing advanced manufacturing machines and creating 700 new permanent jobs. It is expected to attract an additional $9 billion in investments from chip-related companies. This initiative enhances New York’s reputation in the competitive chip industry.