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AMZN

Amazon CEO Andy Jassy emphasized the importance of a positive attitude for success, particularly in one's 20s. Despite facing criticism for anti-union remarks and Amazon's treatment of warehouse employees, Jassy's advice aligns with other successful leaders' philosophies.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Neuro

May 20, 2024 | 10:32 am

META

Noah Kagan, an early employee of Facebook, shared insights into Mark Zuckerberg's stringent talent management style, highlighting his focus on hiring top talent and quick dismissals. This approach is consistent with Meta's recent significant layoffs aimed at creating a more efficient organization.

Portfolio Pulse from Rounak Jain

May 20, 2024 | 10:27 am

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MSFT

This week in AI saw OpenAI launch GPT-4o, a more efficient version of its AI model, and the departure of key personnel. Microsoft urged its China-based AI team to relocate due to tech tensions. Elon Musk expressed high regard for former OpenAI chief scientist Ilya Sutskever.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Neuro

May 19, 2024 | 10:30 am

MSFT

Jan Leike, a former top safety executive at OpenAI, has criticized the company for prioritizing 'shiny products' over AI safety following his resignation. Leike's departure, along with that of Ilya Sutskever, raises concerns about OpenAI's commitment to AI safety. Sam Altman acknowledged the issues and expressed a commitment to addressing them.

Portfolio Pulse from Rounak Jain

May 18, 2024 | 6:43 am

MSFT

OpenAI's AI safety team is experiencing a 'mass exodus' with key members resigning due to a loss of trust in CEO Sam Altman. The departures of Ilya Sutskever and Jan Leike have raised concerns about the company's future in AI safety. Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ: MSFT), a backer of OpenAI, may be impacted by these developments.

Portfolio Pulse from Rounak Jain

May 18, 2024 | 4:52 am

TSLA

Tesla Inc (NASDAQ:TSLA) announced the production of its 3 millionth electric vehicle at its California and Nevada factories. Despite this milestone, the company is facing challenges with rising inventory, layoffs, and a dip in global deliveries.

Portfolio Pulse from Anan Ashraf

May 18, 2024 | 2:45 am

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GOOGL

META

MSFT

OpenAI has disbanded its superalignment team after key members, including co-founder Ilya Sutskever, departed. The team’s responsibilities have been integrated into broader research efforts. The departures have sparked debates over the company's focus on safety versus speed in AI development. The Biden Administration and tech giants like Meta, Microsoft, and Alphabet are actively addressing AI safety concerns.

Portfolio Pulse from Anusuya Lahiri

May 17, 2024 | 6:59 pm

WMT

Walmart Inc. (NYSE:WMT) shares are trading marginally higher following the inauguration of a new 1.5 million square-foot fulfillment center in Greencastle, Pennsylvania. This next-generation facility aims to enhance Walmart's order fulfillment capabilities and will hire over 1,000 associates. The center is part of Walmart's strategy to improve fast shipping and serve 95% of the U.S. population.

Portfolio Pulse from Nabaparna Bhattacharya

May 17, 2024 | 5:18 pm

TSLA

Tesla, Inc. (NASDAQ:TSLA) will lay off 600 additional employees in California as part of its global restructuring strategy. The layoffs will affect various roles and departments in Fremont and Palo Alto.

Portfolio Pulse from Erica Kollmann

May 17, 2024 | 5:02 pm

TSLA

Tesla is cutting 600 jobs in California, including 378 at its Fremont manufacturing plant and 223 at its Palo Alto engineering headquarters. The layoffs are part of a larger reduction of over 3,300 employees across California. The job cuts will begin on June 20.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

May 17, 2024 | 3:58 pm