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Cloudflare says AI made 1,100 jobs obsolete, even as revenue hit a record high
Cloudflare laid off 1,100 employees, attributing the job obsolescence to efficiency gains from AI, despite record revenue.
Read on TechCrunch →Google is launching a Gemini-powered AI health coach for $9.99/month on May 19, offering fitness, sleep, and wellness advice.
Why it matters
This launch marks Google's strategic move to integrate its advanced AI capabilities, specifically Gemini, into direct-to-consumer health and wellness services. It signifies a growing trend of major tech companies leveraging AI for personalized daily assistance, potentially democratizing access to health coaching and setting a new standard for AI applications in personal well-being. This could impact the digital health market and consumer expectations for AI-driven support.
Google is introducing a new subscription service on May 19, where its advanced AI called Gemini will act as a personal health coach. For $9.99 a month, this AI will offer guidance on fitness, sleep, and overall wellness, making personalized health advice more accessible to users.
Cloudflare laid off 1,100 employees, attributing the job obsolescence to efficiency gains from AI, despite record revenue.
Read on TechCrunch →Sony and Nintendo are facing increased costs for memory chips due to the AI boom, leading to potential price hikes for their gaming consoles.
Read on Economic Times Tech →Airbnb is leveraging AI extensively, with AI now generating 60% of its new code and its customer support AI handling 40% of issues without human intervention.
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