Amazon to announce largest layoffs in company history, source says

Posted on October 27, 2025 by Techme101

The layoffs will amount to the largest cuts to Amazon’s corporate workforce in the company’s history, according to a person familiar with the matter.

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Robotaxi companies must do more to prove safety, Waymo co-CEO says

Posted on October 27, 2025 by Techme101

Waymo co-CEO Tekedra Mawakana urged rival autonomous vehicle companies to be more transparent about their safety data.

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Amazon reportedly plans to cut around 30,000 corporate jobs

Posted on October 27, 2025 by Techme101

Amazon could be planning to cut up to 30,000 corporate positions starting on Tuesday.

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OpenAI says over a million people talk to ChatGPT about suicide weekly

Posted on October 27, 2025 by Techme101

OpenAI released data on just how many of ChatGPT’s users are facing mental health challenges, and how its addressing them.

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iRobot stock tumbles 30% after Roomba maker warns the search for a buyer has stalled

Posted on October 27, 2025 by Techme101

The Roomba maker’s financial condition has worsened since Amazon abandoned its planned acquisition of the company in 2024.

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Qualcomm Steps Into Data Center Arena With New AI Chips to Rival Nvidia, AMD

Posted on October 27, 2025 by Techme101

Qualcomm unveils AI200 and AI250 chips to challenge Nvidia and AMD, marking its bold entry into the booming AI data center market.
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Meta Lays off 600 Employees in AI Division amid Leadership and Strategy Shift

Posted on October 27, 2025 by Techme101

Meta has laid off 600 employees in its AI unit as it restructures operations and consolidates leadership under Wang Jian to advance its AI strategy.
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COI Energy solves a conundrum: Letting businesses sell unused electricity — catch it at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025

Posted on October 27, 2025 by Techme101

Large enterprises routinely buy more electricity than they use. COI Energy has a patented platform that lets them sell and share.

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Skyline Nav AI’s software can guide you anywhere, without GPS — find it at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025

Posted on October 27, 2025 by Techme101

The company’s so-called Pathfinder software can look at almost anything — buildings, tree-lined roads, even aerial views — and quickly match it to a database and generate real-time navigation.

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OpenAI Says Hundreds of Thousands of ChatGPT Users May Show Signs of Manic or Psychotic Crisis Every Week

Posted on October 27, 2025 by Techme101

OpenAI released initial estimates about the share of users who may be experiencing symptoms like delusional thinking, mania, or suicidal ideation, and says it has tweaked GPT-5 to respond more effectively.

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