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Americans feels more negative than positive about Elon Musk

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A new study has conducted a state-by-state breakdown of Elon Musk’s approval rating after his Twitter takeover

Hawaiians like Elon Musk more than any other U.S. state, according to a new study, which has reviewed over 78,000 tweets from the billionaire Twitter boss.

Most Americans feel more negative (38.2%) than positive (19.2%) towards Elon Musk, while 42.6% are neutral.

The research was commissioned by Exploding Topics, which analyses online trends.

“Some people praise Musk for his business prowess, having founded PayPal and grown Tesla into the EV powerhouse it is today,” said Josh Howarth, who is the co-founder at the company.

“In contrast, others find him problematic, referring to his outspoken nature,” he added.

Massachusetts residents are the most interested in Musk, with a monthly search volume of 1,069 per 100,000 residents turning to Google for information about him.

Meanwhile, in Georgia, 60 per 100,000 citizens tend to search for him online every month.

But Howarth said Musk’s critics are not influenced by their sex.

“Overall, men and women seem to like and dislike the tech entrepreneur an almost equal amount.”

The study used a Cardiff University analytics approach to examine Musk’s tweets. They were only reviewed if they contained U.S. geolocation data.

It found women were slightly more likely to tweet negatively about Musk (39.2%) when compared to men (38.1%).

Raj Shah is a tech analyst at Publicis Sapient, who said Musk has a bold agenda for the social media platform.

“Unlike with SpaceX, Tesla, and PayPal, he is taking on a space with both established players and established models.”

“If he instead pivots Twitter from the way we think of it to a  Twitter as an all in one app that rivals WeChat in Asia, then there’s a way to real value generation through a retooling of Twitter, not necessarily a trashing of it,” he said.

What is Elon Musk doing on Twitter?

The world’s richest man completed his $44 billion takeover of Twitter on 31 October.

As he stepped into the role of CEO, he fired top executives and has since eliminated nearly half of Twitter’s workforce.

Despite this, Musk said new user signups are at an all-time high following his acquisition of the platform.

In a recent tweet, Musk said “I think I see a path to Twitter exceeding a billion monthly users in 12 to 18 months.”

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Costa is a news producer at ticker NEWS. He has previously worked as a regional journalist at the Southern Highlands Express newspaper. He also has several years' experience in the fire and emergency services sector, where he has worked with researchers, policymakers and local communities. He has also worked at the Seven Network during their Olympic Games coverage and in the ABC Melbourne newsroom. He also holds a Bachelor of Arts (Professional), with expertise in journalism, politics and international relations. His other interests include colonial legacies in the Pacific, counter-terrorism, aviation and travel.

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AI will reduce Amazon workforce, CEO Andy Jassy predicts

Amazon CEO predicts AI will shrink workforce, altering job types, but won’t lead to immediate mass layoffs.

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Amazon CEO predicts AI will shrink workforce, altering job types, but won’t lead to immediate mass layoffs.

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Amazon CEO Andy Jassy warns that advancements in artificial intelligence may reduce the workforce over time, primarily through attrition rather than mass layoffs. Many industries, including retail, are adopting AI, which could lead to job cuts while creating new specialised roles.

Amazon CEO Andy Jassy has indicated that advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) will likely lead to a decrease in the workforce within the company in the coming years.

In a recent communication to employees, Jassy described generative AI as a transformative technology that is already changing Amazon’s operations and customer interactions.

While he did not specify the exact extent of job reductions, he acknowledged that improvements in efficiency through AI would result in fewer roles.

Upcoming changes will primarily occur through attrition rather than mass layoffs, as seen in previous years. Certain teams may face layoffs, particularly those related to products like Alexa.

Impacts of AI

Jassy’s remarks are among the strongest from a large corporation regarding the potential impacts of AI on employment.

Various industries, including retail and pharmaceuticals, are adopting AI for multiple functions, which necessitates new job roles but also implies potential job cuts.

Surveys show a significant percentage of employers anticipate downsizing their workforce as a result of AI.

In the tech sector, many companies are prioritising the hiring of individuals with AI skills, as AI tools become integral to business efficiency.

Amazon plans to heavily invest in AI infrastructure. Jassy noted that the company is developing over 1,000 AI agents to enhance its productivity.

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Starbucks joins AI revolution but will robot baristas take over?

Starbucks joins the AI wave, testing OpenAI tech to enhance service and cut costs; experts discuss its potential impact on customer service.

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Starbucks joins the AI wave, testing OpenAI tech to enhance service and cut costs; experts discuss its potential impact on customer service.


Starbucks is the latest global brand to test AI assistants behind the counter, joining a wave of companies using OpenAI tech to boost service and cut costs. But will it work?

Experts weigh in on whether AI can truly revolutionise customer service.

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Apple unveils new iOS with major updates and features

Apple unveils iOS 26, its first major redesign since 2013, introducing the unified “Liquid Glass” style and enhanced Image Playground.

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Apple unveils iOS 26, its first major redesign since 2013, introducing the unified “Liquid Glass” style and enhanced Image Playground.

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Apple has unveiled a major redesign of its operating system called “Liquid Glass” with a unified naming system for iOS 26 and other platforms this year. The update will enhance the Image Playground tool, allowing users to create personalised contact posters while ensuring customer data privacy.

Apple has announced a significant redesign of its operating system, marking the first major update to iOS since 2013.

The new design, dubbed “Liquid Glass,” takes inspiration from the Vision Pro.

In a shift towards consistency, Apple will implement a unified naming system for its operating systems.

iOS 26, watchOS 26, tvOS 26, macOS 26, visionOS 26, and iPadOS 26 will all be released this year, according to Craig Federighi, Apple’s senior vice president of software engineering, at WWDC.

Operating system names

This change aims to alleviate the confusion caused by differing operating system names. Previously, Apple maintained multiple names, including iOS 18 for iPhone, iPadOS 18 for iPad, watchOS 11 for wearables, tvOS 18 for Apple TV, macOS 15 for computers, and visionOS 2 for Vision Pro.

The upcoming iOS will enhance the Image Playground tool initially announced last year with assistance from OpenAI’s ChatGPT.

With iOS 26, users can request a contact’s poster in various styles, which will be reflected during calls and text chats. Users can specify their desired style, and ChatGPT will adjust the image appropriately.

Customer data will remain private, as nothing will be shared with OpenAI without permission.

Additionally, third-party developers will have access to the upgraded Image Playground API for use in their applications.

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