Amidst a tumultuous and unpredictable economic climate due to the coronavirus pandemic, tech companies across the United States have been forced to make drastic decisions, including layoffs and transitioning to a remote work culture. On Sunday, Elon Musk commented on the grim situation in downtown San Francisco, noting that it is now a “walking dead” episode waiting to be filmed.
After business columnist and author Ashlee Vance took a stroll downtown and shared her observations on Twitter, Musk responded, saying that this is where “San Francisco politics leads, and Twitter was exporting this self-destructive mind virus to the world.” He also expressed his deep concern over the OpenAI tech project, saying that it leads to a dystopian future. Reports indicate that the city of San Francisco was once a bustling town, and is now facing innumerable problems due to the tech meltdown.
The tech industry has taken a major hit from the coronavirus pandemic. One such company, CoverMyMeds, has announced plans for significant layoffs, with 815 employees set to lose their jobs and its Scottsdale office soon to be closed down. But not all news is bad news in the tech industry. Rumours have circulated recently that Twitter may provide the top 10,000 earners with a free $1,000 checkmark.
Elon Musk is the founder, CEO, and Chief Engineer/Designer of SpaceX, CEO/Product Architect of Tesla Motors, as well as co-founder of PayPal. He has made several major contributions in a wide range of areas, from renewable energy to space exploration. Musk is also a vocal advocate for sustainable energy production.
CoverMyMeds is a health tech company that streamlines the complex process of getting medications to those who need them. The company offers innovative technology solutions to healthcare providers, payers, and pharmacies that help solve medication access challenges. With offices in Dublin, Ohio, CoverMyMeds is one of the largest employers in Central Ohio.
