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"GM's Cruise Faces US Probes Over Poor Leadership and Culture Issues in Incident Response"
technology2 years ago

"GM's Cruise Faces US Probes Over Poor Leadership and Culture Issues in Incident Response"

A third-party probe into General Motors' Cruise autonomous vehicle unit found poor leadership, culture issues, and ineptitude at the center of regulatory oversights and coverup concerns following an accident in October. The investigation revealed that Cruise representatives failed to properly inform regulators and the media about an incident in which a pedestrian was dragged by a Cruise robotaxi. The company has accepted the findings, including widespread issues with company culture, and is cooperating with state and federal investigations. Cruise's robotaxi fleet remains grounded as the company focuses on rebuilding trust with regulators and addressing the issues outlined in the report.

"Activision Blizzard CEO Bobby Kotick Confirms Commitment Post-Microsoft Acquisition"
business2 years ago

"Activision Blizzard CEO Bobby Kotick Confirms Commitment Post-Microsoft Acquisition"

Activision Blizzard CEO Bobby Kotick has stated that he is willing to stay on for as long as Microsoft needs him after the potential acquisition. Kotick, who is currently under contract until April 2024, had previously been rumored to leave once the deal closed. He addressed allegations of culture issues at Activision Blizzard, stating that an investigation found "no evidence" of harassment being ignored by management. Kotick expressed enthusiasm for the deal, citing the competitive landscape and the need for talent in AI and machine learning. The acquisition is currently awaiting approval from the UK's Competition And Markets Authority.