Tag: Tech

Cruz Say’s He’s Using ‘Twitter Files’ as ‘Road Map’ to Investigate Other Big Tech Platforms

Senator Ted Cruz (R-Texas) said he’s using the recent “Twitter Files” exposé series as a “road map” for investigating instances of political bias and manipulation in other big tech platforms. Cruz, who is the ranking member of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, announced he is starting an “oversight investigation” into major social…


Dystopian Artificial Intelligence Is Not Near, It Is Already Here

In November 2022, the release of an artificial intelligence (AI) online chatting program named ChatGPT shocked the world. This program is so “smart” that it delivers frighteningly human-like responses and seems to have very few flaws compared to previous versions. Not only do people treat it as a conversation companion, but they have also started…


T-Mobile Outage Hits Users Across the US

T-Mobile users across the United States reported network outages late on Monday, according to an outage tracking website, as the company said it was quickly addressing a disruption that had affected some cellular services. The U.S. wireless carrier said it was working on resolving a problem that had caused intermittent issues with voice, messaging, and…


Silicon Valley Layoffs Are a Boon for Tech-Hungry Farm Equipment Makers

Big agricultural and construction equipment manufacturers in the American Midwest are on a mission to lure Silicon Valley tech workers who have been caught up in a wave of hiring freezes and layoffs, executives told Reuters. Mass layoffs at major tech firms have opened the talent pipeline for Illinois-based Deere & Co.—the world’s largest tractor…


Companies Must Improve Internal Culture to Thwart Cyber-Threats, Panelists Say

As companies increasingly explore how to improve their cybersecurity and shield their technology, proprietary secrets, and the personal data of their executives and staff from bad actors, they must take steps to fix a workplace culture that is still resistant to the habits and practices that best ensure online security, not to mention a shortfall…


Twilio Plans to Cut 17 Percent of Staff in 2nd Wave of Layoffs

Twilio, a cloud-communications software maker, says it’s laying off about 17 percent of its overall workforce, according to a company blog post. CEO Jeff Lawson wrote that the latest round of job cuts is necessary to reorganize the tech firm; he acknowledged that while “these changes hurt,” they are needed to ensure the business is…


Twilio Announces 1,500 Job Cuts in Second Wave of Layoffs

Twilio, the cloud communications software maker, announced it is laying off about 1,500 employees, representing 17 percent of its overall workforce, according to a company blog post. CEO Jeff Lawson wrote that the latest round of job cuts was necessary to reorganize the tech firm, acknowledging that while “these changes hurt,” they are needed to…


Twilio Plans to Cut 17 Percent of Staff in Second Wave of Layoffs

Twilio, the cloud-communications software maker, says it is laying off about 17 percent of its overall workforce, according to a company blog post. CEO Jeff Lawson wrote that the latest round of job cuts is necessary to reorganize the tech firm; he acknowledged that while “these changes hurt,” they are needed to ensure the business…


Elon Musk Defends Restricting Military Use of Starlink in Ukraine, Cites Possible Escalation of Conflict

SpaceX founder Elon Musk has defended his company’s decision to limit Ukraine’s use of the company’s Starlink satellite internet service for military purposes, noting that the spacecraft manufacturer and communications company will not actively enable an escalation in the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict. Musk was responding to former NASA astronaut Scott Kelly, who called on the Tesla CEO on Feb….


Technology Cannot Resolve Political Polarization, ‘Can’t Blame AI’ for Jan. 6: Bill Gates

Bill Gates has rejected the notion that technology would somehow help end “political polarization,” insisting that AI is not to be blamed for the Jan. 6 incident, and stated that AI-fuelled misinformation could become a problem in the future. During an interview with German news media outlet Handelsblatt, the Microsoft co-founder was asked about the…