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Tesla announces new employee incentives for warfighters
Many major Western companies have withdrawn from Russia in a show of solidarity for Ukraine
But some have even gone as far as supporting Ukrainian employees who wish to defend their motherland.
Tesla has stepped up their support for Ukraine by announcing that any Ukrainian employees who are asked to return to defend their country will receive pay for at least three months.
This statement was sent by the company via email to employees in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa.
It’s still unknown whether this will apply to employees in North America and other regions as well.
Once these three months are over, Tesla will reassess the war in Ukraine to decide on what more should be done to help the situation and Ukrainian employees.
The email also commended employees for working with Space X, another one of Elon Musk’s companies, to help establish the Starlink satellite internet service in Ukraine.
Tesla’s energy team was highly involved in the project, assembling and providing battery energy storage systems known as Tesla Powerwalls to run the Starlink equipment.
Inverters and charging cables were also donated by Tesla’s certified installers in the area for the construction of the Starlink and Powerwall systems.
AC cables were also recycled at Tesla’s new factory.
Tesla does not currently operate in Ukraine but there are about 5,000 Tesla owners within the country
So for those who do own an electric vehicle, Tesla is now offering free vehicle charging at some of its Supercharger stations in Poland, Hungary, and Slovakia.
This comes as Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky requested for reservists to come forward to fight for Ukraine, back in February.
Of course, there are other businesses also altering their operations in the wake of the Eastern European war.
General Motors and Ford suspended their business in Russia not long after Russian forces invaded Ukraine.
One automaker Stellantis even established a support team to support and monitor the wellbeing of the company’s employees based in Ukraine.
We’re now anticipating a response from other companies.
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OpenAI limits deepfakes after Bryan Cranston’s concerns
OpenAI protects against deepfakes on Sora 2 after Bryan Cranston and SAG-AFTRA raise concerns over unauthorized AI-generated content
OpenAI protects against deepfakes on Sora 2 after Bryan Cranston and SAG-AFTRA raise concerns over unauthorised AI-generated content
– OpenAI partners with Bryan Cranston and unions to combat deepfakes on its Sora app.
– The app now includes options for people to control their likenesses and voices.
The partnership aims to enhance protections against unauthorized AI content. The Creative Artists Agency and United Talent Agency had previously criticized OpenAI, citing risks to their clients’ intellectual property.
Last week, OpenAI blocked disrespectful videos of Martin Luther King Jr. at the request of his estate, following similar pressures. Zelda Williams also requested the public refrain from sending her AI-generated clips of her late father, Robin Williams.
Policy Changes
Following tensions post-launch, CEO Sam Altman revised Sora’s policy to give rights holders greater control of their likenesses.
The app now allows individuals to opt-out, reflecting OpenAI’s commitment to respond quickly to concerns from performers.
OpenAI backs the NO FAKES Act, supporting legislation that aims to protect individuals from unauthorized AI-generated representations.
OpenAI is focused on ensuring performers’ rights are respected regarding the misuse of their voices and likenesses. Altman reiterated the company’s dedication to these protections.
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Major apps down as AWS experiences global outage
AWS outage disrupts Fortnite, Snapchat and multiple services globally
AWS outage disrupts Fortnite, Snapchat and multiple services globally
– AWS outage on Monday disrupted major apps like Fortnite, Snapchat, and affected several global companies.
– UK companies including Lloyds Bank and Vodafone reported issues due to the AWS outage.
Amazon’s AWS experienced a significant outage on Monday, impacting major apps including Fortnite and Snapchat. The disruption affected connectivity for numerous companies globally.AWS reported increased error rates and latencies across multiple services and is attempting to recover quickly.
The outage marks the first significant internet disruption since a previous incident last year that impacted essential technology systems globally. AWS offers on-demand computing and storage services and is vital for many websites and platforms.
Multiple companies reported disruptions, including AI startup Perplexity, cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase, and trading app Robinhood. Perplexity’s CEO confirmed on X that the outages were linked to AWS issues.
Amazon’s shopping site, Prime Video, and Alexa services also faced difficulties, according to Downdetector. Other affected platforms included popular gaming applications like Clash Royale and financial services such as Venmo and Chime.
Uber competitor Lyft’s app was reported down for numerous users in the U.S. Messaging platform Signal also acknowledged connection problems stemming from the AWS outage.
British Companies
In the UK, Lloyds Bank, Bank of Scotland, and telecom services provider Vodafone were notably affected. The HMRC’s website also encountered issues during this outage.
Elon Musk stated that his platform, X, remained operational despite the widespread disruptions.
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