Welcome to the latest edition of Max Q! In this issue, we have some exciting news from SpaceX as their Starship takes a giant leap towards the Moon and Mars. This weekend marked a significant milestone for the company, as they successfully flew the Starship, the most powerful rocket ever built, for the second time.
Read More
Microsoft’s Power Play with OpenAI Faces Scrutiny from German Regulators In a fast-developing situation, Microsoft’s acquisition of top executives and AI engineering talent from OpenAI is drawing attention from competition regulators, particularly in Germany. Despite Microsoft’s minority stake in OpenAI, the tech giant’s visible absorption of talent and value has raised concerns about potential AI
Read More
Valencia’s Four-Day Workweek Trial: A Glimpse into the Future of Work In a groundbreaking move, the Spanish city of Valencia recently became the first in the world to trial a four-day working week. The pilot program, driven by Valencia City Council, aimed to evaluate the impact of a shorter workweek on various aspects of citizens’
Read More![](https://thewebvibe.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/"openai's-ceo-firing:-a-timeline-of-chaos-and-consequences".png)
In a shocking turn of events, OpenAI, the AI startup known for its groundbreaking technologies, has witnessed a chaotic chain of events resulting in the firing of CEO Sam Altman and the resignation of several key personnel. The repercussions of these actions are still unfolding, leaving many in the industry wondering about the future of
Read More
Rivian founder and CEO RJ Scaringe is making a significant move within the company, taking on the role of chief product officer as part of the EV maker’s expansion plans. According to a regulatory filing and internal emails seen by TechCrunch, Scaringe will now be responsible for all product development at Rivian, a critical position
Read More
Israel has significantly enhanced its cybersecurity measures by deploying thousands of new honeypots to catch hackers. Honeypots are simulated networks or systems designed to attract hackers and observe their techniques. In the wake of a recent terrorist attack by Hamas, cybersecurity experts have noticed a sharp increase in the number of internet-connected honeypots in Israel.
Read More
EU Expands Probe into Food Delivery Cartel Concerns European Union antitrust regulators have recently carried out another series of raids on two online food delivery companies headquartered inside the bloc. The companies involved have not been named by the Commission, but the move follows unannounced EU inspections in July 2022 at the offices of Spain’s
Read More
UK Approves Groundbreaking CRISPR Gene-Editing Therapy for Blood Disorders The UK has made history by becoming the first country in the world to approve the use of CRISPR gene-editing therapy for the treatment of blood disorders. This groundbreaking decision not only paves the way for improved treatment options for individuals with specific blood diseases but
Read More
Elon Musk’s Lawsuit Reveals Hate-Adjacent Ads on X In a surprising turn of events, Elon Musk’s X, formerly known as Twitter, has filed a lawsuit against news organization Media Matters, alleging defamation. The lawsuit sheds light on the presence of hate-adjacent advertisements on the platform, which has already caused major companies like IBM and Apple
Read More
Avarni Raises $2.5M Funding to Support Large Enterprises in Achieving Net-Zero Goals Avarni, a Sydney-based startup, has secured $2.5 million AUD in funding from Main Sequence, Sprint Ventures, and AfterWork Ventures. The company aims to assist large enterprise organizations in measuring their carbon emissions and identifying areas in their supply chains that contribute to their
Read More
