Perplexity CEO says Google ‘a giant bureaucratic organization’

Perplexity’s CEO, Aravind Srinivas, challenges Google’s reliance on ads. He believes it hinders AI integration. Srinivas anticipates Google will adopt features from Perplexity’s Comet browser. He also criticizes Google’s organizational structure. Comet, an AI-powered browser, prioritizes users. It is currently available to premium Perplexity subscribers. A free version is planned. Srinivas aims to challenge Google’s…

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$6B valuation to bankruptcy: 23andMe acquired by nonprofit research institute TTAM, Anne Wojcicki announces

TTAM Research Institute acquires 23andMe in a $305 million bankruptcy sale, transitioning the DNA testing giant to a nonprofit model. This move aims to prioritize ethical research, data privacy, and expanded access to genetic insights, particularly for underserved populations. Anne Wojcicki envisions a mission-driven approach, focusing on health equity and scientific collaboration, free from commercial…

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Chhattisgarh issues strict exam guidelines: Early reporting, dress code, and ban on ornaments & gadgets

Chhattisgarh Professional Examination Board has released new exam guidelines. Candidates must report two hours early. Light clothes and slippers are mandatory. Ornaments are prohibited for women. Two passport photos are needed if the admit card lacks a photo. Strict adherence to rules is essential. No communication devices are allowed. Admit cards and original ID proof…

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ScaleAI that lost its CEO to Mark Zuckerberg’s Meta announces layoffs, cuts ties with some of its biggest customers; read memo to staff

ScaleAI, the AI startup, recently announced layoffs affecting 14% of its workforce, approximately 200 full-time employees, and 500 contractors within its Generative AI division. This restructuring follows Meta’s significant investment and the departure of CEO Alexandr Wang. CEO Jason Droege cited over-expansion and inefficiency as reasons for the cuts.

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