Tech Weekender: Meta CEO's Wealth Surge to ChatGPT Row
The world of technology is constantly changing, and it can be hard to keep up with all the latest news. This week has seen some major developments in the tech industry, from Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg's wealth surge to the ongoing ChatGPT controversy. Here are some of the top technology stories from this week:
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg's Wealth Surges by $10 Billion
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg has seen a massive jump in his wealth over the past week, with his net worth increasing by $10 billion to $87 billion. This comes in the midst of layoffs across various departments at the company. While the surge in Zuckerberg's wealth is undoubtedly good news for him, it remains to be seen how it will impact the wider company and its employees.
OpenAI's ChatGPT Continues to Make Headlines
OpenAI's ChatGPT has been in the news once again this week, following the company's announcement that it had closed a share sale of over $300 million, valuing the company at between $27 billion and $29 billion. Meanwhile, the chatbot was also reactivated in Italy after the company addressed issues raised by the country's data protection authority.
Twitter's Business Model Comes Under Scrutiny
Twitter's business model has come under scrutiny this week, with CEO Elon Musk announcing that the company will take a 10% cut on content subscriptions after the first year. Meanwhile, Twitter co-founder Jack Dorsey has been critical of Musk's handling of the company since his acquisition of the site.
Microsoft Announces End of Support for Windows 10
Microsoft has announced that it will no longer be supporting its popular Windows 10 operating system, with the current version set to be the last. While this news is likely to disappoint some users, it also marks an important milestone in the ongoing development of Microsoft's software products.
Apple CEO's Back-to-Office Drive Sparks Employee Backlash
Apple CEO Tim Cook's push for employees to return to the office has sparked a backlash among some workers, who have criticized the move as overly coercive. In March, the company announced that action would be taken against employees who did not come into the office at least three days a week.
That's a wrap for this week's tech roundup. Stay tuned for more news and developments from the world of technology.
