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Tesla workers ordered to return to work by Musk or face the sack
Tesla boss Elon Musk has ordered staff to return to the office full-time, threatening them with the sack.
Elon Musk ordered staff to return to the office full time, saying that working remotely is no longer acceptable.
His new policy was leaked to social media.
When asked about the policy, Musk said: “People who are unwilling to abide by the new rules can “pretend to work somewhere else”.
In the email to staff, Musk says:
“Everyone at Tesla is required to spend a minimum of 40 hours in the office per week.”
“If you don’t show up, we will assume you have resigned.”
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The emails say staff should report to work at one of the company’s main offices, “not a remote branch office unrelated to the job duties”.
Mr Musk says working in the office full-time was what the company asks of its factory employees.
“There are of course companies that don’t require this, but when was the last time they shipped a great new product? It’s been a while,” he said in an email, one of two that was leaked and shared on social media.
“Tesla has and will create and actually manufacture the most exciting and meaningful products of any company on Earth. This will not happen by phoning it in.”
It’s been a huge issue for many companies across multiple industries – whether or not to allow remote work practices to continue post-pandemic.
‘I lived in the factory’
“The more senior you are, the more visible must be your presence,” he wrote in one of the emails on the remote work policy.
“That is why I lived in the factory so much – so that those on the line could see me working alongside them. If I had not done that, Tesla would long ago have gone bankrupt.”
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Nvidia and Amazon explore massive OpenAI funding round
Nvidia CEO downplays $100B OpenAI investment, as Amazon eyes $50B stake in AI startup
Nvidia CEO downplays $100B OpenAI investment, as Amazon eyes $50B stake in AI startup
– OpenAI aims to raise up to $100 billion, with Amazon considering a $50 billion investment.
– Funding will support Project Stargate and address projected losses of $14 billion by 2026.
Nvidia’s CEO has confirmed the company will participate in a major funding round for OpenAI, though the previously mentioned $100 billion commitment is not final.
This investment comes as OpenAI seeks to raise up to $100 billion, potentially valuing the AI startup at around $830 billion. Amazon is also reportedly in discussions to contribute up to $50 billion.
The funding is intended to support OpenAI’s ambitious $500 billion Project Stargate, aimed at pushing the boundaries of artificial intelligence.
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Big Tech earnings spark investor unease over AI spending
Investors monitor Big Tech’s AI investments, with Meta thriving while Microsoft and Tesla face uncertainty over growth and returns.
Investors monitor Big Tech’s AI investments, with Meta thriving while Microsoft and Tesla face uncertainty over growth and returns.
Investors are reacting sharply to Big Tech earnings this week, sending a clear signal that massive spending must translate into real growth. Markets are becoming less forgiving as companies pour billions into artificial intelligence, data centres and future tech while returns remain uncertain.
Meta has delivered a standout performance, posting a 24 percent jump in revenue for the December quarter, fuelled by AI-powered advertising. The company is doubling down on its strategy, with aggressive investment in AI and infrastructure expected to drive a further 33 percent growth this quarter.
Microsoft and Tesla tell a more cautious story. Microsoft reported only modest growth in its Azure cloud business, raising questions about its exposure to OpenAI, while Tesla plans to double spending on AI and autonomous driving. Analysts warn of a widening gap between bold AI ambitions and what investors expect in returns.
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Memory shortages and rising prices could persist through 2027
Memory chip supply tight, prices high; Lenovo warns rising costs impact budget devices amid strong PC demand from Windows 11.
Memory chip supply tight, prices high; Lenovo warns rising costs impact budget devices amid strong PC demand from Windows 11.
Memory chips critical to consumer electronics and AI data centres remain in tight supply, keeping prices elevated despite production expansion by major players including Samsung and Micron.
Lenovo warns higher memory costs will hit budget devices first, even as PC demand stays strong from Windows 11 upgrades.
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