Joe Biden has experimented with the use of ChatGPT, and Silicon Valley is publicly embracing sobriety. This shift is being echoed across many different sectors, and tech is no exception. Additionally, leaked audio from Shopify revealed the President’s response to their layoffs and the cancellation of bonuses and stock rewards for Twitter employees. Plus, a controversial new website called ChatGPT is allowing users to rate themselves and match with someone with a similar score. We also have a look at the unreleased dating app which utilises AI to tackle ghosting as well as funny memes about Google CEO, Sundar Pichai’s enormous pay package and the hunt for Larry Page’s whereabouts. Finally, we examine the emergence of electric vehicles and the US military’s decision to use Wyoming highways for exercising troops.
Shopify is an e-commerce platform which provides businesses with the tools to develop and grow. Through Shopify’s user-friendly platform, merchants are able to easily build their online stores, create engaging content, and design campaigns all in one place. They also have a variety of apps and integrations to help businesses maximize their sales as well as support options to assist with customer inquiries. Moreover, with over 1 million active merchants, Shopify is one of the largest and most successful e-commerce companies.
Harley Finkelstein is president of Shopify and is known as a public face of the platform’s growth globally. Mr. Finkelstein initially joined the company in 2009 as General Counsel and has since risen to be President of Shopify, a position he’s held since 2018. He is a vocal advocate of merchant success and was recently challenged to provide the full breadth of his remarks following the company’s 20% layoffs. Finkelstein delivered an optimistic message in which he expressed faith in Shopify’s future despite challenging times.
