Today is Technology Tuesday, folks. Diamond Naga Siu. Have you ever wanted to quit your job to pursue your dreams?
That’s what a former Google employee did, and it failed miserably. But it wasn’t all bad. She learned a lot of lessons along the way, including how not having her goals and expectations was “a lot of fun.” Check out her story here.
Now let’s take a closer look at today’s technology.
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1. Employees accuse Amazon of “aggressively accelerating” the climate crisis. They plan to quit their jobs on Wednesday, according to an internal email leaked to an insider. The action is part of widespread protests over dismissal and return to office.
- Amazon employees cited five areas of concern about the company’s climate impact: rising emissions, deception in reporting, partnerships with big oil companies, repeal of clean energy laws, and injustice to communities of color. damage.
- In 2019, the company made a climate pledge to reach net zero carbon emissions by 2040. But employees claim the company’s emissions have increased by 40% since announcing the pledge.
- My colleague Eugene Kim obtained the full text of the email outlining the employee’s concerns and has shared the full text.
Let’s take a closer look at the content of the strike emails here.
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2. Tech workers want less stressful jobs. You’re done! Many said they were willing to take a pay cut to reduce stress. But one Amazon employee said, “There is no such thing.” [a] High-paying, low-stress tech jobs. ” Learn more about job searches here.
3. HR departments struggle with applicants using AI during their job search. For some, it’s a “definitive trade breach.” But others don’t really care. See what the recruiter thinks about AI here.
4. Earth’s neighbor (and dying) star Betelgeuse has become very bright. After recently dimming its glow, it is 50% brighter than usual, so scientists are now watching it closely. The recovering star will likely explode into a supernova. Learn more about Star Power here.
5. AI can create or destroy the workforce. Generative AI like ChatGPT could greatly improve our productivity and greatly augment our workforce. Alternatively, large numbers of people could lose their jobs. Let’s take a look at the future of AI in contrast here.
6. Elon Musk got government approval to implant chips in people’s brains. His company Neuralink was previously only allowed to test on animals. But the Food and Drug Administration has just given the go-ahead for human implants. Learn more about milestones here.
7. Amazon’s guide to how every industry can leverage AI. The leaked documents reveal Amazon’s predictions for nine different industries. Automakers can use it for vehicle concept design, and medical institutions can use it for personalized medicine. Get all forecasts here.
8. Things you are probably wrong about cars. Buying a car at the end of the month or at the end of the year may have been wise at one point. However, the automotive industry has changed a lot in recent years. Let’s clear up his 9 misconceptions about vehicles you may have.
Odds and Ends:
9. love love love: Award-winning engagement photos from around the world. The images are meant to reflect love in all its forms. Winners are from New York City, Bali, and many places in between. See all 50 great photos here.
10. Students post their high school on Zillow as a prank. This Maryland property offers 20 bedrooms, 15 bathrooms, spacious kitchens and private basketball courts. But the $42,069 listing is unfortunately not true. Learn more about pranks here.
What we see today:
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