Over 226K layoffs in 2023; Google’s search AI is generating false info; Chandrayaan-3 prepares to detach 🛰

Curated and summarized news for you                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 [Open in app]( or [online]() [Over 226K layoffs in 2023; Google’s search AI is generating false info; Chandrayaan-3 prepares to detach 🛰]( Curated and summarized news for you Aug 17   [Share](   Welcome to the latest edition of NextBigWhat Daily News! Today's headlines include Chandrayaan-3, India's first Gigafactory, and AI developments from Google. [Upgrade to paid]( Meme of the Day 😎 --------------------------------------------------------------- Tech Job Losses Hit Record in 2023; Larger Firms Spearhead 2.26 Lakh Layoffs - Tech industry layoffs skyrocket to 226k, marking a 40% rise from 2022. - Industry giants including Google, Meta, Amazon, and Microsoft affect largest job reductions due to economic uncertainty and revenue slump. - Over 405,000 tech jobs terminated since 2021, smaller firms also partake in the downsizing wave due to cost-cutting needs. --------------------------------------------------------------- Potential iPhone 15 Production Cut Due to Component Issues and Demand Concerns - Analyst, Jeff Pu, anticipates Apple will produce 77 million iPhone 15 units by year-end, a decrease from the initial estimate of 83 million units. - The production cut is due to possible supply issues with components like the new display, Sony’s camera sensors, and titanium frame for Pro models. - The prediction also factors in adjusted sales estimates, anticipating lower demand due to price hikes for iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max models. --------------------------------------------------------------- --------------------------------------------------------------- Google’s AI Unit Develops Tools for Life Advice Despite Potential Risks - Google’s DeepMind is reportedly developing multiple generative AI tools designed to offer life advice, planning and tutoring. - Concerns have been raised about users’ wellbeing and potential ‘loss of agency’ due to the dependency on these AI tools. - The work involves testing whether AI tools can offer relationship advice, with over 100 PhD holders contributing to the project... Keep reading with a 7-day free trial Subscribe to nextbigwhat / daily. to keep reading this post and get 7 days of free access to the full post archives. [Start trial]( A subscription gets you: Subscriber-only posts and full archive Post comments and join the community   [Like]( [Comment]( [Restack](   © 2023 Zakti Techmedia Private Limited 677, 27th main, HSR Layout, Bangalore-560102 [Unsubscribe]() [Get the app]( writing]()