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Daily Tech News: Amazon, Airbnb, Grok, Instagram, Spenmo, Freedom Trail Capital
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Global E-commerce Shakeup Amazon’s Discount Revolution
Amazon launches discount section to battle Chinese rivals.
New strategy targets value-conscious US shoppers.
Amazon’s $2 trillion market cap supports aggressive pricing approach.
Airbnb CEO Predicts “the Calm Before the Storm” Through AI Revolution
Airbnb CEO predicts AI revolution in apps by 2026.
Current apps unchanged despite AI hype.
Chesky anticipates “giant leap” in AI integration, transforming daily digital interactions.
Musk’s AI Chatbot Grok Set for Supercharged Upgrade
Musk’s Grok 3 to use 100,000 GPUs.
Meta plans 600,000 GPUs by 2024.
GPU access becomes crucial for attracting top AI talent.
The Old Notion of a ‘Manager’ is Dying
Guest Author: Ken Leaver
Nvidia and Airbnb CEOs manage 40+ direct reports, prioritizing transparency and efficient decision-making.
More companies are flattening hierarchies, replacing managers with task-based systems for scalable growth.
The key is senior leaders overseeing their areas of expertise with minimal management layers.
Instagram’s AI Charm Offensive: Empowering Creators or Just Another Tech Fad?
Instagram aggressively promotes AI tools to creators.
New features include AI-powered characters and personalized chatbots.
Zuckerberg envisions AI revolutionizing creator-community interactions through DMs.
Vietnam’s Tech Darling Hits Turbulence: JobHopin and Skola Suspend Operations
Vietnamese tech star suspends startups amid legal troubles.
JobHopin faces AI credibility questions and funding woes.
Pivot to employee engagement platform encounters skepticism from alleged clients.
From Setbacks to Summit: Spenmo’s Parent Company Charts a New Course
Spenmo’s parent launches Summit after tumultuous year.
New brand targets $180M Singapore market.
CEO emphasizes transparency to boost morale amid expansion.
Athletic Grit Meets Venture Capital in $50M Fund Launch
Former Olympians launch $50M fund for influencer-led brands.
Freedom Trail Capital invests in celebrity-backed startups.
Founders leverage entertainment industry experience to identify promising ventures.
Indonesia’s Solar Dreams Face Cloudy Reality: Policy Flip-Flops and Overcapacity Woes
Indonesia’s solar ambitions face policy hurdles and overcapacity issues.
Net-metering revocation dampens investor confidence.
Despite challenges, industries increasingly adopt solar solutions outside regulated areas.
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