Good morning readers. I’m Diamond Naga Siu, and I feel pretty behind when compared to my peers. Recent data shows that more than 30% of Gen Zers owned a home by the age of 25, a significantly higher rate than past generations, Millenials and Gen Exers. This homeownership phenomenon is explored more in-depth by my colleague Alcynna Lloyd.
Let’s take a look at the tech headlines. American carmakers have an issue – with China being the world’s largest car market, the country doesn’t have any desire for US cars like Ford and General Motors. Sales have dropped substantially in 2022, with 20% less cars being sold. This, compounded by the rise in electric vehicle demand, puts US carmakers in a precarious situation.
Rebecca Knight decided to take a lighthearted approach to this digital age and tried using artificial intelligence to generate professional headshots for her. The results were mixed, but nevertheless interesting, prompting further examination.
We also learned of an interesting case. Jack Sweeney, a student who tracks Elon Musk’s private jet movements, had his Facebook page taken down. Facebook cited “impersonation” as the reason for this move.
There was also an interesting instance of Mark Zuckerberg talking to an angry group of Facebook employees regarding the layoffs that had just been inacted weeks prior. Executives were still receiving substantial bonuses despite the company’s performance.
We also came across quite an interesting concept- flying cars. Made popular by Larry Page’s company Kittyhawk, the concept has not exactly panned out but it has inspired some unique vehicles.
Evan Spiegel, the Snap Inc. CEO, who stated that he would be all for a US TikTok ban, thus improving the chances of Snap Inc. in the short run but was also worried about the potentially dangerous implications of the same.
Some Chromebooks which were purchased by schools at the start of the pandemic have now expired. Thus creating piles of electronic waste, which is troublesome.
Finally, we also have a strange 53-second song/tune which was uploaded to Spotify multiple times and with different names, artists, writing credits and cover art.
Now, a small write up about the company mentioned in the article, Google. Founded in 1998, Google is now a subsidiary of Alphabet Inc. and is widely credited for revolutionizing the world of internet search, having also developed its own operating system, Android. It has since made significant leaps in cloud computing, machine learning and more recently, healthcare.
Lastly, a writeup about the person mentioned in the article, Larry Page. He is the co-founder of Google and the founder of Alphabet, which is the parent company of Google. He has been dedicated to ushering in new technologies to the world, and his latest venture, Kittyhawk, is the world’s first flying car company. Other accomplishments of Page include his philanthropic endeavors, working on projects to reduce global poverty and climate change.
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