A Furry Intruder Takes Up Residence Sam Altman, the CEO of OpenAI, is facing an unexpected issue at his luxurious $27 million San Francisco home – the presence of a coyote. Altman recently revealed in an interview with Time that a coyote has made itself at home on his property, causing some annoyance. Altman's fiancé, Oliver Mulherin, shared photos of the curious coyote peering through a … [Read more...]

Americans Accumulate Record Credit-Card Debt A veteran economist recently echoed the concerns raised by Elon Musk and Michael Burry, warning about the alarming levels of debt held by American consumers. Carl Weinberg, the chief economist at High Frequency Economics, highlighted the imminent threat of a consumer-spending slowdown due to the surging credit-card debt. A Wake-Up Call for American … [Read more...]

Google's AI Push: Sergey Brin's Contribution Google has confirmed that its cofounder Sergey Brin played a crucial role in the development of its AI model, Gemini, which serves as a rival to OpenAI's ChatGPT. Brin is listed as a "core contributor" to Gemini, according to the company's white paper. This revelation highlights Brin's active involvement in Google's AI … [Read more...]

Introduction North and South Korea have recently revealed their new missile-launching submarines, marking a significant development in the ongoing missile race between the two countries. These submarines, equipped with advanced capabilities, reflect both sides' pursuit of a second-strike or secure pre-emptive strike capability. In this article, we will delve into the details of these … [Read more...]

Elon Musk's Attempt to Cherry-Pick Information from Nannies Grimes has accused Elon Musk of blocking their kids' nannies from providing information that would help her in their custody battle and instead cherry-picking information that is favorable to him, according to court records obtained by Business Insider. The Custody Battle in Texas and California Musk and Grimes both filed child … [Read more...]

Introduction Jonea Gordon, a data-privacy program manager at Cruise, has managed to quadruple her salary to over $400,000 a year after transitioning from a career in law. With her success, she wants to emphasize that a traditional tech background is not necessary to succeed in the industry. In this article, she shares her journey and provides advice for others looking to grow their salaries in … [Read more...]

Introduction In the tech industry, the mere mention of a performance-improvement plan (PIP) can strike fear in employees. While theoretically designed to address and enhance an employee's performance, it often signals the risk of losing one's job. Let's delve into the experiences of four former Google and Amazon employees who were placed on PIPs and explore the impact it had on their … [Read more...]

Introduction Underwear brand Parade, once valued at $200 million, recently faced a significant decline and was sold to a lingerie manufacturer, Ariela & Associates International (AAI), for a considerably lower price. Former employees of Parade have attributed the downfall of the company to founder Cami Téllez's leadership style and certain questionable tactics employed by the management … [Read more...]

Costco's Tradition of Guessing First-Day Sales Costco, the popular wholesale retailer, has a unique tradition for its employees at newly opened warehouses. Each employee has the opportunity to win a cash prize of $500 if they correctly guess the first-day sales of the location. In November alone, ten new Costco warehouses were opened, which means that ten lucky employees had the chance to win … [Read more...]