Tech icons Zuckerberg and Bezos flaunt fit physiques as new poll reveals tech workers work just 4 hours per day. Meanwhile, Texas is the new tech real estate Wild West and AI skills will dominate job hunting. Homeowners are causing issues with pool-rental app Swimply, and NASA has released stunning galaxy imagery. Luvly, the Swedish carmaker, aims to be the Ikea of EVs, with its compact model designed for city-living and priced significantly lower than competitors. Swedes praise generous vacation policies and low overtime to avoid burnout.
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OpenAI and Italian data protection agency Garante are facing a temporary ban on the chatbot ChatGPT. The chatbot uses Artificial Intelligence to generate texts that resemble human creations, however Garante is concerned with the potential violations to data protection legislation. In order to have the ban lifted, OpenAI must ensure transparency over how user data is processed and acquire permission to use the data. Ethical use of AI and the protection of minors is a key factor for Garante and OpenAI. If the condition is met before April 30th, the ban will be lifted.
This week, Amazon is making headlines with its upcoming policy to mandate all employees to return to their workplace three days a week. Questions abound as to how Amazon will enforce this rule and the potential repercussions, with the company now tracking employee badge swipes and overall office usage. Reports indicate that Amazon will maintain weekly occupancy reports and the ‘Attendance Dashboard’ for managers to monitor overall usage, causing concern amongst employees who fear that data might be used to punish those who don’t follow the new policy. Founded in 1994 by CEO Jeff Bezos, Amazon is one of the most valuable companies in the world.
Amazon, the world's largest online marketplace and cloud computing platform, is affirming its commitment to ecommerce by wanting to become the go-to supplier for business supplies. This initiative is especially relevant in times of crisis, as seen during the Covid-19 pandemic when over 27,000 employees were sent off. Vice President of Amazon Business Alexandre Gagnon wants to enable bulk buys for businesses seeking desks, chairs, and printers, allowing for larger discounts on fulfilment. Amazon consequently closed some of its physical stores, adjusted to the ever-changing market.
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