In the tech world, there have been plenty of topics to discuss this week, including the alleged threats made by Jeffrey Epstein to Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates. Meanwhile, Apple has implemented a 30% cut for users signing up to its AI-powered ChatGPT chatbot, and San Francisco is investigating potential “hotel rooms” at Twitter headquarters. Additionally, AI has become a top priority for venture capital firm Sequoia, and AI implementation has been likened to having an intern that “lies a little bit” to please the boss.
Apple, the Cupertino-based tech giant, is one of the biggest and most successful companies in the world. Founded in 1976 by Steve Jobs, Steve Wozniak, and Ronald Wayne, Apple rapidly grew to dominate the tech and consumer electronics market and has pioneered advancements in mobile technology, personal computing, and AI. The company has faced several regulatory issues in recent years, but has also continued to find success with its subscription-based services, such as Apple Music and Apple TV+.
Elon Musk is another major figure in the tech world who is often in the news. The South African-born entrepreneur has achieved success in many industries, including automotive, aerospace, renewable energy, and artificial intelligence. He is the founder and chief executive of Tesla, the world’s leading electric vehicle manufacturer, and the founder of SpaceX, the first private space exploration company. Musk’s other companies, such as The Boring Company and Neuralink, have also stirred up plenty of excitement and speculation in the tech industry.