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Microsoft implements instant layoffs with no severance for departing staff

Satya Nadella mused that if he were to depart from Microsoft, he would harness "tokens per watt per dollar"—a cutting-edge metric revolutionizing AI efficiency—to drive innovations in under-resourced fields such as healthcare, education, and public sector institutions.

Tech giant’s new performance management policy results in swift terminations without severance, as it tightens standards amid a competitive tech landscape.

Perplexity AI pursues TikTok US in bold bid for American ownership

Despite being "highly under monetized," the company has managed to grow at an extraordinary rate, recording a 6.3x year-over-year revenue increase.

For Perplexity, the deal represents more than just a high-stakes acquisition; it is a strategic push to challenge search engine giant Google.

Sam Altman to meet PM Modi to advocate for OpenAI’s technologies

Sam Altman stated that India is "a very important market for AI," ranking as OpenAI's second-largest market.

OpenAI CEO’s visit highlights India’s exploration of global AI partnerships amidst local innovation efforts. MeitY’s S. Krishnan emphasizes the government’s preference for open-source models while engaging with OpenAI.

Private firms now allowed to use Aadhaar for authentication

This move will allow private companies to use Aadhaar authentication for specific purposes, such as promoting innovation and improving access to services.

Amazon MX Player’s no ‘soft porn’, no sports content gambit

Amazon acquired the Indian ad-supported streaming service for $100 million, marking a lower acquisition cost than its previous buyout.

The soft porn and erotic content on MX Player primarily targeted a male audience from Tier II and III cities, serving as a draw within the platform’s diverse offerings.

Elon Musk’s X sues Lego, Nestlé, and others over alleged ad boycott

The cuts will target veteran civil servants after earlier rounds focused on probationary workers with fewer job protections.

Since Musk took over Twitter, the platform has changed significantly. He reinstated banned accounts, removed content moderation teams, and cut staff responsible for tackling political interference and child exploitation

Nikhil Kamath bets on Makhana, now FM gives the superfood a boost; reactions galore

Recently, Zerodha co-founder Nikhil Kamath took to social media to praise makhana, emphasizing its potential to become the nation’s next superfood.

Zerodha co-founder Nikhil Kamath champions makhana for their exceptional nutritional benefits, touting them as India’s upcoming superfood. Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, in the Union Budget 2025, announced the establishment of a dedicated Makhana Board in Bihar on Saturday.