How I ship projects at big tech companies
(seangoedecke.com)
I have shipped a lot of different projects over the last ~10 years in tech. I often get tapped to lead new ones when it’s important to get it right, because I’m good at it. Shipping in a big tech company is a very different skill to writing code, and lots of people who are great at writing code are terrible at shipping.
I have shipped a lot of different projects over the last ~10 years in tech. I often get tapped to lead new ones when it’s important to get it right, because I’m good at it. Shipping in a big tech company is a very different skill to writing code, and lots of people who are great at writing code are terrible at shipping.
Studies into the effects of social media are being manipulated by big tech
(theconversation.com)
For almost a decade, researchers have been gathering evidence that the social media platform Facebook disproportionately amplifies low-quality content and misinformation.
For almost a decade, researchers have been gathering evidence that the social media platform Facebook disproportionately amplifies low-quality content and misinformation.
Apple to Face First EU Fine Under Bloc's Digital Markets Act
(bloomberg.com)
Apple Inc. is set to face the first-ever fine under the European Union’s new digital antitrust rules for Big Tech, representing an escalation of a clash with regulators over the dominance of its hugely profitable App Store.
Apple Inc. is set to face the first-ever fine under the European Union’s new digital antitrust rules for Big Tech, representing an escalation of a clash with regulators over the dominance of its hugely profitable App Store.
Open Source on its own is no alternative to Big Tech
(berthub.eu)
Now that we’re increasingly concerned about the dominance of ‘big tech’, Open Source is often mentioned as an alternative, especially now that it seems our governments are carrying out a Total Migration to Microsoft.
Now that we’re increasingly concerned about the dominance of ‘big tech’, Open Source is often mentioned as an alternative, especially now that it seems our governments are carrying out a Total Migration to Microsoft.
The Push to Fire Lina Khan Reveals a Serious Problem in Silicon Valley
(nytimes.com)
High-profile venture capitalists are demanding that Kamala Harris, if elected president, fire a top regulator for her aggressive policing of Big Tech.
High-profile venture capitalists are demanding that Kamala Harris, if elected president, fire a top regulator for her aggressive policing of Big Tech.
Meta layoffs are latest sign that constant job cuts are the new Big Tech normal
(businessinsider.com)
Recent layoffs at Meta are a sign that some employers are willing to make recurring cutbacks. That's a change from a "big cuts" mentality. A talent advisor argued that ongoing layoffs hurt morale and aren't a solid long-term strategy.
Recent layoffs at Meta are a sign that some employers are willing to make recurring cutbacks. That's a change from a "big cuts" mentality. A talent advisor argued that ongoing layoffs hurt morale and aren't a solid long-term strategy.
Mozilla's research: Unlocking AI for everyone, not just Big Tech
(mozilla.org)
Artificial intelligence (AI) is shaping how we live, work and connect with the world. From chatbots to image generators, AI is transforming our online experiences. But this change raises serious questions: Who controls the technology behind these AI systems? And how can we ensure that everyone — not just traditional big tech — has a fair shot at accessing and contributing to this powerful tool?
Artificial intelligence (AI) is shaping how we live, work and connect with the world. From chatbots to image generators, AI is transforming our online experiences. But this change raises serious questions: Who controls the technology behind these AI systems? And how can we ensure that everyone — not just traditional big tech — has a fair shot at accessing and contributing to this powerful tool?
Essential mindset shifts for starting/moving from Big Tech to an early startup
(withluna.ai)
When I joined Google from Rocket Internet, I had underestimated the change in mindset and environment.
When I joined Google from Rocket Internet, I had underestimated the change in mindset and environment.