‘This Company Has Been My Life’: Intel CEO Retires, Reportedly Forced Out
Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger has led the company since February 2021 and said his departure is “bittersweet.”
The Download: bad news for inner Neanderthals, and AI warfare’s human illusion
This is today’s edition of The Download, our weekday newsletter that provides a daily dose of what’s going on in the world of technology. The problem with thinking you’re part Neanderthal There’s a theory that many of us have an “inner Neanderthal.” The idea is that Homo sapiens and a cousin species once bred, leaving…
Why Real Estate Should Be a Key Part of Your Wealth-Building Strategy in 2025 and Beyond
Real estate remains a strong choice for building wealth in 2025 and beyond, from its ability to generate passive income to offering long-term appreciation and acting as a hedge against inflation.
How to Beat the Post-Holiday Sales Slump and Crush Your Q1 Goals
Overcome the post-holiday sales slump and keep the momentum strong with these key tips.
Subway’s CEO Steps Down Amid a Major Transition for the Sandwich Giant
John Chidsey will step down at the end of 2024, marking the close of a transformative five-year tenure.
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‘I Stand By My Decisions’: A CEO Is Going Viral For Firing Almost All of the Company’s Employees — Here’s Why
The Musicians Club CEO Baldvin Oddsson fired 99 workers at once over Slack for missing a morning meeting. But there’s a catch.
‘If It Seems Too Good to Be True It Probably Is’: $18 Million Worth of ‘Great Deals’ Confiscated By Border Cops
A shipment of 3,000 fake Gibson guitars from Asia was seized at the Los Angeles-Long Beach Seaport.
Online Shoppers Spent More Than Ever on Black Friday — And Now Cyber Monday Is Set to Break Records, Too
U.S. shoppers spent billions of dollars on Black Friday.
Venture Capitalists Are Pickier About What They Invest In — Here’s How That Actually Benefits Startups
While hefty funding rounds often equate to success, a growing trend shows that leaner investments foster stronger, more resilient startups, prioritizing innovation over hype and creating sustainable growth.
Moving generative AI into production
Generative AI has taken off. Since the introduction of ChatGPT in November 2022, businesses have flocked to large language models (LLMs) and generative AI models looking for solutions to their most complex and labor-intensive problems. The promise that customer service could be turned over to highly trained chat platforms that could recognize a customer’s problem and…