All articles tagged with #tech community
Originally Published 2 months ago — by Hacker News
YouTube is removing videos that show how to perform nonstandard Windows 11 installations, highlighting ongoing debates about the best ways to learn tech skills, the role of video content versus text, and concerns over security and platform restrictions.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Android Authority
Nothing has launched the Phone 2a Special Edition, featuring a unique and colorful design that has divided opinions online. The Special Edition shares the same specifications as the standard Phone 2a and is available in limited quantities starting today.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Gizmodo
Nine Google workers were arrested and placed on administrative leave after staging sit-in protests against the company's contracts with Israel, resulting in their badge access being cut and work accounts suspended. The protestors were demonstrating against Google's $1.2 billion Project Nimbus contract supplying AI and cloud computing services to the Israeli government and military. The tech community has shown mixed reactions, with some supporting the protestors and others criticizing them, while previous protests have led to employees facing penalties, including termination.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Business Insider
OpenAI's upcoming developer day, where it is expected to announce significant updates to its chatbot ChatGPT, has generated immense excitement among the tech community, with some comparing it to the launch of the iPhone and App Store. Speculations include the introduction of highly personalized chatbots, a revamped ChatGPT interface, and cheaper versions of OpenAI's language models for developers. Rumors also suggest the possibility of users creating and selling their own AI chatbot assistants. While the event could formalize a powerful ecosystem around OpenAI, it may also impact indie apps that rely on ChatGPT's functionalities.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by TechCrunch
Web Summit, a major tech conference brand, is facing backlash from founders, investors, and members of the tech community in Israel over comments made by its founder, Paddy Cosgrave, regarding the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas. Cosgrave's criticism of Israel's retaliatory actions has sparked outrage, leading to cancellations and condemnations from prominent figures in the tech industry. The situation highlights the willingness of Israel's tech industry to sever ties in the battle of public opinion surrounding the conflict. Web Summit has issued a statement expressing condolences for the loss of innocent life and condemning Hamas attacks, but damage has already been done to the brand.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Forbes
Over 220 venture capital firms, predominantly based in the U.S., have signed a joint statement expressing support for Israel and its tech community, calling for global investors to support the country's tech ecosystem. The statement condemns acts of terrorism, expresses solidarity with Israel, and calls for the return of hostages and normalcy for the startup community. The signatories include prominent VC firms such as Bain Capital Ventures, Bessemer Venture Partners, GGV Capital, and 8VC. The statement comes amid a week of violence that has seen casualties on both sides, with Israeli investors welcoming the support from their U.S. peers.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by SFGATE
San Francisco Police Commissioner Kevin Benedicto expressed concern about the politicization of the stabbing death of Bob Lee, which was exploited by some members of the tech and venture capital communities to push a political agenda. Benedicto urged people to be patient and let the investigation run its course, rather than drawing false conclusions and accusing officials of incompetence. The suspect in Lee's killing was identified as Nima Momeni, an Emeryville-based tech entrepreneur who knew Lee personally. Benedicto hopes this incident will encourage more people to work on productive solutions for the long-term well-being of San Francisco.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by The Guardian US
Details remain scarce on the fatal stabbing of Bob Lee, the founder of Cash App, in downtown San Francisco. Lee was found with stab wounds on the sidewalk in front of a condominium building and later died in the hospital. The investigation is still in its early stages, and police have not confirmed the circumstances of the attack or arrested a suspect. Lee was known for creating Cash App and was the chief product officer for the cryptocurrency firm MobileCoin at the time of his death. The tech community is mourning his loss, and the incident has sparked a debate over public safety in San Francisco.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by New York Post
Actor Sara Foster criticized San Francisco's "liberal" leadership after tech mogul Bob Lee was stabbed to death in the city's Rincon Hill neighborhood earlier this week. Foster called San Francisco a "complete s—hole" and expressed her condolences to Lee's family. Lee, who co-founded Cash App, had recently relocated to Miami because he felt San Francisco was "deteriorating." Police have not released a suspect description and no arrests have been made.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by The Independent
Surveillance footage shows tech executive Bob Lee bleeding heavily from stab wounds and begging for help from a parked car in San Francisco, but the driver speeds off. Lee later collapsed and died from his injuries. Police have yet to make an arrest or reveal if they believe it was a targeted killing. The senseless murder has shocked San Francisco's tech community, where Lee was a well-known and popular figure. Elon Musk called for tougher action on repeat violent offenders, while San Francisco DA Brooke Jenkins offered her condolences and vowed to not tolerate such acts of violence.