4 Things MMA Taught Me About Work, Life and Running a Company
The octagon is the ultimate stress test for the mindset required to be successful in business.
US AI Safety Institute could face big cuts
The National Institute of Standards and Technology could fire as many as 500 staffers, according to multiple reports — cuts that further threaten a fledgling AI safety organization. Axios reported this week that the US AI Safety Institute (AISI) and Chips for America, both part of NIST, would be “gutted” by layoffs targeting probationary employees […]
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January 2024
Costco May Start Requiring Members to Scan ID to Enter U.S. Warehouses
Costco added 2.1 million paid memberships last year.
A ‘Mega’ Chick-fil-A Was Coming to Tennessee — Then This Major Concern Crushed the Project
Chick-fil-A is one of the most popular restaurant chains in the nation — but that wasn’t enough for some locals.
Boomers, Millennials, Gen Z: Who is the True Champion of Work Ethic?
The debate over which generation has the best work ethic has been long-running.
Texas-based care provider HMG Healthcare says hackers stole unencrypted patient data
Texas-based care provider HMG Healthcare has confirmed that hackers accessed the personal data of residents and employees, but says it has been unable to determine what types of data were stolen. HMG Healthcare is headquartered in The Woodlands, Texas, and provides a range of services, including memory care, rehabilitation, and assisted living. HMG’s website says […]
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Amazon Prime Video and MGM Studios laid off hundreds of employees
In addition to the 500 layoffs at Twitch, Amazon is also making cuts to Prime Video and MGM Studios, laying off “several hundreds” of employees, according to a memo obtained by TechCrunch. The Information broke the news of the layoffs. Mike Hopkins, senior vice president of the division, announced the cutbacks in an email on […]
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The IPO window is reopening — here’s what startups need to know
Get the correct elements in place for growth before your IPO, and your startup can make steady progress as a public company.
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AI hardware, fintech woes and venture capital’s shedding phase
Listen here or wherever you get your podcasts. Hello, and welcome back to Equity, the podcast about the business of startups, where we unpack the numbers and nuance behind the headlines. This is our newly revamped Wednesday episode, and we’re going to be digging deep into critical startup and venture capital news. If you are a long-time Equity […]
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Deploying high-performance, energy-efficient AI
Although AI is by no means a new technology there have been massive and rapid investments in it and large language models. However, the high-performance computing that powers these rapidly growing AI tools — and enables record automation and operational efficiency — also consumes a staggering amount of energy. With the proliferation of AI comes…
Discover 5 Top Retail Franchise Opportunities to Invest In, From Ace to Rent-a-Center
Set up shop with these five franchise opportunities offering established brand recognition, extensive support, and unique market advantages.