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AI "godfather" Yann LeCun says it won"t destroy jobs forever

Prof Yann LeCun says fears that AI will pose a threat to humanity are "preposterously ridiculous"......»»

Category: hdrSource:  bbcJun 15th, 2023

GM to build $200M parts plant for Silverado EV

The project would create about 1,000 jobs on the site of the former Detroit Pistons arena to support assembly of electric pickups starting in 2024......»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsRelated NewsApr 28th, 2023

Music changed forever with Apple"s iTunes Music Store 20 years ago

On April 28, 2003, Steve Jobs announced the iTunes Music Store with 200,000 songs and a few exclusives that not only changed the record industry then, it paved the way to today's streaming.An early promo for the iTunes Music StoreIt's unlikely that y.....»»

Category: appleSource:  appleinsiderRelated NewsApr 28th, 2023

When employees leave their jobs, coworkers call it quits

People leave jobs all the time, whether they're laid off, fired, or just quit. But how do their departures affect coworkers left behind? According to a new study from the UBC Sauder School of Business, those exits can lead many others to call it quit.....»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated NewsApr 28th, 2023

Auto retail giant Lithia Motors says it cut about 1,000 jobs

Auto retail giant Lithia Motors Inc. told analysts last week that it cut about 1,000 positions......»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsRelated NewsApr 28th, 2023

Facebook owner Meta’s profits exceed expectations

It said AI was "driving good results" across its business - which has slashed jobs worldwide......»»

Category: hdrSource:  bbcRelated NewsApr 27th, 2023

For some workers, low-paying jobs might be more of a dead end than a stepping stone

The most recent rise in Aotearoa New Zealand's minimum wage has again put the spotlight on low-wage jobs and the established belief that low wages are a starting point for workers who are quickly able to transition into higher-paid employment. But ou.....»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated NewsApr 26th, 2023

Stellantis to cut 3,500 hourly U.S. jobs through buyout, retirement offers, UAW local says

Retirement-eligible workers hired before ratification of Chrysler's 2007 contract with the UAW can get $50,000 to leave their job, while those with at least one year of service can receive a lesser payment......»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsRelated NewsApr 25th, 2023

Researchers Argue Black Holes Will Destroy All Quantum States

New calculations suggest that the event horizons will eventually “decohere” quantum possibilities—even those that are far away......»»

Category: gadgetSource:  wiredRelated NewsApr 23rd, 2023

AI will destroy Hollywood as we know it

Tom Graham, founder of Metaphysic.ai, on how generative AI will upend the film industry and change our understanding of what’s ‘real.’ Tom Graham was a couple of hours away from his keynote conversation with Chris Anderson on st.....»»

Category: topSource:  fastcodesignRelated NewsApr 21st, 2023

Tim Cook promises PM Modi more jobs in India as second store opens

While in India to celebrate the grand openings of Apple’s first two retail stores in the country, CEO Tim Cook also paid a visit to Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. In a meeting on Wednesday, Cook reiterated Apple’s commitment to India and p.....»»

Category: topSource:  theglobeandmailRelated NewsApr 19th, 2023

How Apple owes everything to its 1977 Apple II computer

It's the Apple II that made the company, kept it afloat, and even made it a cult success — but it was also the Apple II that Steve Jobs tried so hard to kill off with the Mac. It's the little machine that could, did, and for its fans, still does.Th.....»»

Category: appleSource:  appleinsiderRelated NewsApr 17th, 2023

Bob Iger says his return to Disney was inspired by Steve Jobs" Apple recovery

As Disney lays off employees and cuts costs, CEO Bob Iger says be believes that it was watching Steve Jobs's return to Apple that is helping him manage the changes for the best.Steve Jobs (left) and Bob IgerJust as Steve Jobs left Apple and later cam.....»»

Category: appleSource:  appleinsiderRelated NewsApr 15th, 2023

Ford battery plant has opponents in Michigan town

A $3.5 billion EV battery plant is set to create thousands of jobs, which is exactly what some in Marshall, Mich., say they don't want......»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsRelated NewsApr 15th, 2023

Bob Iger cites Steve Jobs as an inspiration for his decision to return as Disney’s CEO

Bob Iger made the surprise decision to return to his post as Disney’s CEO last year after parting with the company toward the end of 2021. In a new profile with Time, Iger discussed that decision and pointed to Steve Jobs as one of his inspiration.....»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated NewsApr 14th, 2023

Bob Iger"s says his return to Disney was inspired by Steve Jobs" Apple recovery

As Disney lays off employees and cuts costs, CEO Bob Iger says be believes that it was watching Steve Jobs's return to Apple that is helping him manage the changes for the best.Steve Jobs (left) and Bob IgerJust as Steve Jobs left Apple and later cam.....»»

Category: appleSource:  appleinsiderRelated NewsApr 14th, 2023

Apple Savings is soon, iOS 17 interactive Widgets, "Make Something Wonderful"

Alleged details of iOS 17, the launch of Apple's long-awaited savings account, and the release of the new Steve Jobs book "Make Something Wonderful," and more, all on this week's episode of the AppleInsider Podcast.iOS 17 will be announced in JuneIt'.....»»

Category: appleSource:  appleinsiderRelated NewsApr 14th, 2023

Don"t buy the "Make Something Wonderful" Steve Jobs book on eBay, because the book is free [u]

The new Steve Jobs books is completely free, but copies of claimed special hardback editions are being sold on eBay for up to $25,000.Every eBay listing shows a hardback Steve Jobs book in a box. There is no hardback version.The book is a collection.....»»

Category: appleSource:  appleinsiderRelated NewsApr 13th, 2023

Specialty auto insurer Hagerty trims 83 more jobs to cut costs

The cuts come after Michigan-based Hagerty reduced its workforce in December by about 6 percent, or 103 employees......»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsRelated NewsApr 13th, 2023

Former Apple PR head Katie Cotton has passed away

Katie Cotton, vice president of worldwide corporate communications during the Steve Jobs era, has passed away nearly a decade after retiring from her position at Apple.Katie Cotton with Steve Jobs, Jony Ive, and Phil SchillerVarious social media post.....»»

Category: appleSource:  appleinsiderRelated NewsApr 11th, 2023

New Steve Jobs Archive ebook now available as a free download

As announced a fortnight ago, the Steve Jobs Archive today released a free ebook memorializing Jobs’s life and career in his own words, collating emails, speeches and interviews with the Apple founder. The ebook can be read in Apple Books on your.....»»

Category: topSource:  theglobeandmailRelated NewsApr 11th, 2023