Cruise Slashes Workforce by Almost 50% Amid Shift in GM's Autonomous Vehicle Strategy
Cruise is downsizing by nearly half its workforce after GM changed focus to Super Cruise and personal autonomous vehicle tech, affecting around 1,000 employees.
Google Maps to Embrace "Gulf of America": Tech Giant Bows to Trump's Patriotic Renaming Crusade
Google will update U.S. map names in line with Trump's executive order, changing "Gulf of Mexico" to "Gulf of America" and Denali to "Mount McKinley."
TSA Introduces Drone Surveillance at San Francisco International Airport to Bolster Security
The TSA has launched drone surveillance over San Francisco International Airport to monitor potential unmanned aircraft system threats, using the new Skydio X10 drone.
Databricks Secures $10 Billion in Series J Funding, Surges to $62 Billion Valuation
Databricks raises $10 billion at a $62 billion valuation in a Series J funding round led by Thrive Capital, preparing for growth and market dominance in the AI and data sector.
Meta Urges California AG to Intervene in OpenAI's Transition from Non-Profit to For-Profit amidst Ethical Concerns
Meta Platforms has asked the California Attorney General to intervene in OpenAI's restructuring from non-profit to for-profit, concerning their use of charity-acquired assets.
Google's New Computer Chip May Tap 'Multiversal' Power to Function Billions of Times Faster than Supercomputers; Alphabet Stock Soars
Google's new quantum chip, Willow, claims unprecedented computational power and potentially taps into multiversal resources. Its launch significantly boosted Alphabet's stock, marking a milestone in quantum technology and AI advancement.
"Hallelujah ... Really Good for Tech": Andreessen Horowitz Founders Openly Celebrate Trump Win, Criticize Tech Regulation
Marc Andreessen and Ben Horowitz, co-founders of Andreessen Horowitz, celebrate political changes following Donald Trump's electoral victory. "Every Morning I Wake Up Happier," says Andreesen, expressing relief from tech regulations they deemed repressive under the Biden administration.
Zoox Advances Robotaxi Trials in San Francisco's SoMa, Eyes Public Launch with Early Rider Program in Las Vegas
Zoox starts testing its autonomous robotaxis in San Francisco's SoMa neighborhood, initially for employees, with plans to expand and eventually offer rides to the public.
Sunnyvale, California Chosen for New CHIPS for America Semiconductor R&D Facility
The Biden-Harris Administration selects Sunnyvale, CA as the site for the new CHIPS for America Design and Collaboration Facility to boost semiconductor research and design.
Meta Tests Facial Recognition to Thwart Scams and Aid Account Recovery
Meta is testing new defenses against scams and account hacking, involving facial recognition technology to identify fake celebrity endorsements and aiding users in recovering compromised accounts.