Topic: industry comparisons
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Tesla's FSD Safety Data: Progress Made, But Questions Remain
Tesla has launched a new online safety hub to provide transparent, verifiable data on Autopilot and FSD, reporting that FSD Supervised enables significantly fewer collisions per mile than the average U.S. driver. Independent experts express skepticism, noting the data lacks independent verificati...
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Microsoft's Xbox Price Hikes, Studio Closures Driven by Profit Goals
Microsoft's Xbox division is implementing price increases, studio shutdowns, and layoffs to meet a new corporate mandate for a 30% profit margin, set by CFO Amy Hood in late 2023. This target is significantly higher than the industry's typical 17-22% margin and more than double Xbox's 12% margin ...
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China's 996 vs Korea's 52-Hour Work Week: Tech Sector Clash
The global tech race intensifies the conflict between the need for rapid innovation and the push for regulated work hours, exemplified by China's "996" culture versus South Korea's 52-hour workweek mandate. South Korea's 52-hour workweek, with limited special overtime allowances, faces criticism ...
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Marathon Finally Gets Release Window and Price After Long Delay
Bungie has announced a March 2026 release for the *Marathon* reboot on PS5 and PC, priced at $39.99, following a significant delay driven by player feedback. The delay allowed for substantial improvements, including enhanced visuals, a proximity chat system, and new solo gameplay modes like a ded...
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Ex-OpenAI Exec's AI Startup Offers $500K Salaries to Lure Top Talent
Thinking Machines Lab (TML), founded by ex-OpenAI CTO Mira Murati, is offering near $500,000 salaries to attract top AI engineers, surpassing competitors like OpenAI and Anthropic. The startup's aggressive hiring and high valuation reflect the intense competition for AI talent, mirroring strategi...
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Humanoids: The Future That's Not Quite Here
Experts caution that humanoid robotics faces significant technological and safety hurdles, including a lack of dexterity and risks in human environments, which may lead to an investment bubble. The development of humanoid robots is highly uncertain and complex, with slow real-world progress and c...
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OpenAI Reports Surge in Child Exploitation Content
OpenAI reported an 80-fold increase in child exploitation material incidents to authorities in early 2025, attributing the rise to improved detection systems and greater platform usage, not necessarily a surge in crime. The company submitted over 75,000 reports for the first half of 2025, a drama...
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Cowboy E-bikes in Acquisition Talks
Cowboy, an electric bike maker, is in advanced acquisition talks with ReBirth Group, which recently provided it with financial support to avoid bankruptcy. The company gained recognition for its smart, connected e-bikes featuring app-controlled locks and location tracking, raising over €100 milli...
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