We need better stories about the future. - by Ashley Mayer

kept by eddie mar 27

Tech giants' AI narratives cater to investors, fueling public pessimism, but startups can craft optimistic, credible stories about the future.

Microsoft’s New AI Health Tool Can Read Your Medical Records and Give Advice - WSJ
Microsoft launches Copilot Health, an AI-powered concierge doctor within its Copilot app that provides personalized advice based on user medical records and biometric data.
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we're making @blocks smaller today. here's my note to the company.####today we're making one of the hardest decisions in the history of our
Block is laying off nearly half its workforce (over 4,000 people) citing AI-driven efficiency, while claiming strong business fundamentals.
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Layoffs at Block
Block cuts 40% of staff, citing AI-driven efficiency, but HN commenters suspect overhiring and poor stock performance.
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How did Meta lose the ClawFather? - by Alex Heath - Sources
Mark Zuckerberg personally recruited OpenClaw creator Peter Steinberger, but Steinberger chose OpenAI over Meta, valuing vision and impact over a higher salary.
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Mark Zuckerberg Blasts Centralization of A.I. Power
Mark Zuckerberg criticized Anthropic and OpenAI for tightly controlling AI development, advocating instead for greater openness and opposing excessive centralization of AI power.
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