Sam Altman claims that Meta offers $100 million signing bonuses to OpenAI researchers / The Decoder
Wednesday, June 18, 2025, 8:20 am permalink
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has lashed out at Meta for allegedly dangling $100 million bonuses to poach leading AI experts, in a bold and eyebrow-raising move amid the fierce battle for artificial intelligence aces. The claims underscore the high stakes of today's talent wars in tech.
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Sam Altman Says Meta Offered OpenAI Staffers $100 Million Bonuses - Bloomberg.com / Bloomberg
Tuesday, June 17, 2025, 8:20 pm permalink
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman reports that Meta made a bold move by offering a $100 million bonus package to lure its staff, an aggressive recruitment tactic in the fiercely competitive AI race. Despite the hefty offer, Meta’s effort ultimately fell short of its goal.
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Tuesday, June 17, 2025, 2:20 pm permalink
Amazon CEO Andy Jassy stated that the company’s growing use of generative AI tools is set to reduce its corporate workforce. This strategic, if unsettling, move to prioritize automation and efficiency underscores significant internal restructuring and potential job cuts.
Bluesky: @theurbanist.org, @techcrunch.com
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SAG-AFTRA has suspended its gaming industry strike over AI protections / Engadget
Wednesday, June 11, 2025, 4:21 pm permalink
Amid escalating tensions in the gaming industry, SAG-AFTRA has suspended its video game actor strike after a tentative agreement was reached regarding AI protections. The move temporarily eases the labor dispute, offering both sides a breather to reassess their demands—because even strikes need a coffee break sometimes.
permalink / 2 stories from sources in 6 days #gaming #entertainment #jobs #unions
Tuesday, June 10, 2025, 4:20 pm permalink
Google is reportedly handing out buyout packages to employees across central engineering, marketing research, and communications units, including key teams in Search and Ads. The strategic shake-up aims to streamline operations—prompting both relief and uncertainty among staff navigating the corporate restructuring.
Bluesky: @wittywebhandle.bsky.social
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Friday, June 6, 2025, 6:22 pm permalink
In a surprising development, Tesla has seen the departure of its top AI executive from the Optimus robotics project. This leadership exit casts a shadow over Tesla’s ambitious humanoid robot program, prompting questions about future strategic directions as the company navigates mounting challenges in its innovative ventures.
Bluesky: @techcrunch.com
permalink / 4 stories from sources in 11 days #robotics #tesla #technology #jobs
Rate-Cut Odds Plunge After Payrolls Beat; Trump Demands "Full Point Cut" From Powell / Zerohedge
Friday, June 6, 2025, 9:20 am permalink
Robust US job numbers for May—with payrolls rising by 139K—have surprised markets and fueled fierce debates among policymakers. The unexpected surge has led to calls for immediate rate cuts and raised questions about the underlying strength and resilience of the US labor market amid mixed economic signals.
permalink / 3 stories from sources in 12 days #stockmarket #finance #jobs #economy
GTA-Like MindsEye's Developer Loses Top Executives Ahead Of Launch / Gamespot
Thursday, June 5, 2025, 9:20 am permalink
Trouble brews at MindsEye as key executives depart just ahead of its much-anticipated launch. An early breach of the official release date and confusion over the rollout have fans advised to wait for a promised major day-one update for physical copies—a setback that leaves the team scrambling and gamers both anxious and entertained.
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Procter & Gamble To Axe 7,000 Jobs Amid "Challenging Environment" / Zerohedge
Thursday, June 5, 2025, 7:20 am permalink
Procter & Gamble is undertaking a brutal cost‐cutting drive by eliminating 7000 jobs, citing a challenging market environment. The move forces the consumer giant to streamline operations and cut expenses amid economic headwinds, leaving affected workers and industry analysts with plenty to discuss over the water-cooler.
permalink / 2 stories from sources in 13 days #business #jobs #economy #layoffs
Thursday, June 5, 2025, 2:20 am permalink
In a Bloomberg report, Alphabet CEO Sundar Pichai pushed back against widespread concerns of massive job losses due to AI while reaffirming the firm’s commitment to aggressively hiring engineers. The company’s expansion plans were highlighted as an assurance against potential workforce disruptions amid rapid technological change.
Bluesky: @techcrunch.com, @techcrunch.com
permalink / 3 stories from sources in 13 days #ai #business #alphabet #jobs