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 →OpenAI is reportedly close to securing $10 billion in funding from investors like MGX, Coatue, and Thrive Capital, bringing its total valuation to approximately $120 billion.
Why it matters
This significant funding round for OpenAI underscores the immense investor confidence in the company's future and its role in advancing AI technology. The substantial capital infusion will enable OpenAI to accelerate its research and development, acquire necessary computing resources, and attract top talent, further solidifying its position as a leader in the AI space and potentially driving faster innovation across the industry.
OpenAI, a major AI company, is getting a lot of money from investors. This money will help them build more powerful AI and hire the best people to do it.
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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