The proposed freeze on state and local governments' ability to regulate generative AI would prevent enforcement of laws aimed at curbing harms such as deep fakes and algorithmic discrimination.
Join us at Book Passage for an author event in celebration of Stefanie Leder's new book, Last Night in San Francisco: Tech's Lost Promise and the Killing of Bob Lee. Stefanie will engage in conversation with Christina Passariello, weaving together themes of romance, action, humor, and the quest for integrity in an unjust world.
Many of their How I start my day videos have a moralizing tone: Waking up early is inherently good, the thinking goes. And not getting much sleep is presented as a symbol of hard work: Elon Musk and many of the Silicon Valley figures who came before him have been known to brag about staying up all night because they are so very dedicated to their company or mission.
It's lovely to see that those folks that bring fresh ideas, a great amount of energy, the latest learnings from college and university, and often a different, diverse background into the company.
Sea's digital financial services arm, rebranded to Monee, achieved nearly 35% growth last year, reaching $2.4 billion, showcasing the growing demand for fintech in the region.
It was a striking commitment, given the overall trajectory of the tech industry; Whittaker was responding to news that Meta-owned WhatsApp was pilfering personal data from Instagram and Facebook to pollute the platform with ads.
"Engineers tend to be forward-looking and forget their accomplishments that are further in the past. Looking back regularly helps you commit them to paper and retain all the context."
Epik Solutions faces a $72,000 fine after allegedly advertising jobs exclusively for H-1B visa holders, violating anti-discrimination laws aimed at protecting American workers.