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OpenAI plans new Tokyo office, Tesla lays offs thousands | TechCrunch

Apr 15, 2024 - techcrunch.com
OpenAI is planning to establish an office in Tokyo and launch a new GPT-4 model for the Japanese language, potentially expanding the list of leading nations in AI. In other news, Tesla is planning to cut over 10% of its global workforce, as stated by CEO Elon Musk in an internal email. The cuts are intended to eliminate role duplications, but the decision may also be influenced by slowing sales and concerns about decreasing demand for EVs.

In addition, the price ranges for Rubrik's IPO have been leaked, ShareChat has suffered a valuation decrease, and global smartphone sales are on the rise again. These topics are expected to be the talk of Tech Twitter this week. The full interview transcript can be found on Simplecast.

Key takeaways:

  • OpenAI is planning to open an office in Tokyo and launch a new GPT-4 model for the Japanese language, potentially expanding the list of leading blocs and nations in AI.
  • Tesla is cutting more than 10% of its total global workforce, with CEO Elon Musk stating the cuts are aimed at eliminating role duplications.
  • There is concern around waning demand for EVs, which could be a factor in Tesla's decision to cut costs.
  • Other news includes leaked price ranges for Rubrik’s IPO, a valuation decrease for ShareChat, and a resurgence in global smartphone sales.
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