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Daily Tech News: Hegen, IKEA, Better HR, Zoom, Rhea, OpenAI

June 06, 2024

Here are the top stories on Techzi

MrBeast Dethrones T-Series as YouTube’s Most Subscribed Channel

  • MrBeast dethrones T-Series as YouTube’s most subscribed.

  • His channel amassed 269 million subscribers through extravagant challenges.

  • Donaldson avenged PewDiePie’s loss to T-Series in 2019.

Hegen’s Journey: From Breastfeeding Struggles to Global Success

  • Hegen’s founder, Yvon Bock, created innovative breastfeeding products.

  • Hegen’s unique “sqround” bottles and educational efforts led to global success.

  • The company prioritizes to empower 100 million moms worldwide.

The Three Tiers of Startup Exits by Greg Isenberg

Guest Author: Greg Isenberg

  • Greg Isenberg shares startup exit framework: car, house, or life-changing money.

  • Venture-backed startups offer 20% life-changing chance, but 80% get modest pay.

  • Cash-flowing startups start small but can balloon to millions monthly.

IKEA Offers Real-World Pay for Virtual Roblox Store Jobs

  • IKEA offers paid positions to staff a virtual store inside the gaming platform Roblox.

  • The game, called The CoWorker, pays £13.15 per hour for serving virtual meatballs.

  • Applications are open to UK and Ireland residents over 18.

Zoom CEO Envisions a Future with AI Clones Handling Your Busy Work

  • Zoom CEO Eric Yuan envisions a future where AI clones handle mundane work tasks.

  • He believes this could lead to shorter workweeks and more time for personal pursuits.

  • However, Yuan emphasizes that in-person interactions will still be essential.

Better HR Secures Bridge Funding for Southeast Asian Expansion

  • Better HR raises bridge funding from Blibros and Satori Giants.

  • The company plans to expand its cloud-based HR solutions across Southeast Asia.

  • Better HR has grown its client base despite challenges.

Rhea Secures Additional $10M to Revolutionize Reproductive Care in Asia

  • Rhea raises an additional $10M for its reproductive care ecosystem in Asia.

  • The company aims to be a one-stop shop.

  • Rhea will use the funds to acquire clinics, expand services, and grow its team.

OpenAI CEO’s Departure from Y Combinator: Fact or Fiction?

  • Paul Graham disputes claims Sam Altman was fired from Y Combinator.

  • Reports suggest Altman prioritized OpenAI over Y Combinator duties.

  • Altman may turn OpenAI into a for-profit company.

AI Researcher Warns of 99.9% Chance of Human Extinction by AI

  • Roman Yampolskiy warns of a 99.9% chance of AI-induced human extinction.

  • He believes creating bug-free AI is unlikely.

  • Yampolskiy predicts three potential AI outcomes: universal death, suffering, or loss of human purpose.

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