Wordpress.com owner Automattic is laying off 16 percent of workers
(theverge.com)
Automattic, the parent company of WordPress.com, is laying off about 16 percent of its workers.
Automattic, the parent company of WordPress.com, is laying off about 16 percent of its workers.
The affidavit of a Rippling employee caught spying for Deel
(techcrunch.com)
On Wednesday, Rippling publicly released the affidavit of the Rippling employee who testified that he was working as a spy for the HR tech company’s arch rival Deel.
On Wednesday, Rippling publicly released the affidavit of the Rippling employee who testified that he was working as a spy for the HR tech company’s arch rival Deel.
WordPress maker Automattic lays off 16% of staff
(techcrunch.com)
Automattic, the company behind WordPress.com, Tumblr, WooCommerce, and a range of other online services, is reducing its workforce.
Automattic, the company behind WordPress.com, Tumblr, WooCommerce, and a range of other online services, is reducing its workforce.
Restructuring Announcement
(automattic.com)
I have had to make difficult decisions to protect Automattic’s long-term future. This post will outline why the changes are happening and the next steps in our organizational restructuring. I wish to be transparent and acknowledge immediately that this will be difficult news to hear. We will do everything to ensure that all Automatticians, those staying and those leaving, are supported.
I have had to make difficult decisions to protect Automattic’s long-term future. This post will outline why the changes are happening and the next steps in our organizational restructuring. I wish to be transparent and acknowledge immediately that this will be difficult news to hear. We will do everything to ensure that all Automatticians, those staying and those leaving, are supported.
23andMe is potentially selling personal survey data, etc., beyond genetic data
(theconversation.com)
As soon as the genetic testing company 23andMe filed for bankruptcy on March 23, 2025, concerns about what would happen to the personal information contained in its massive genetic and health information database were swift and widespread.
As soon as the genetic testing company 23andMe filed for bankruptcy on March 23, 2025, concerns about what would happen to the personal information contained in its massive genetic and health information database were swift and widespread.
Google Gemini is shaking up its AI leadership ranks
(semafor.com)
Google is replacing the leader of its consumer AI apps as the focus of the AI race shifts from the underlying models to the products built around them, according to memos reviewed by Semafor.
Google is replacing the leader of its consumer AI apps as the focus of the AI race shifts from the underlying models to the products built around them, according to memos reviewed by Semafor.
PayPal launches remote and local MCP servers
(paypal.com)
Model Context Protocol (MCP) supports managing and passing relevant information to models with appropriate context, so they operate properly within a given scope. Using this functionality, PayPal developed PayPal MCP Server to enable merchants to use natural language with their favorite MCP client to perform business tasks, such as creating or listing invoices.
Model Context Protocol (MCP) supports managing and passing relevant information to models with appropriate context, so they operate properly within a given scope. Using this functionality, PayPal developed PayPal MCP Server to enable merchants to use natural language with their favorite MCP client to perform business tasks, such as creating or listing invoices.
Nikola founder says $2M he gave to Trump had nothing to do with his pardon
(12news.com)
PHOENIX — Trevor Milton, the founder of now-defunct Nikola, says in an exclusive interview with 12News that the president rescued him from political persecution, and his family's nearly $2 million contribution to the Trump campaign last fall had nothing to do with his pardon.
PHOENIX — Trevor Milton, the founder of now-defunct Nikola, says in an exclusive interview with 12News that the president rescued him from political persecution, and his family's nearly $2 million contribution to the Trump campaign last fall had nothing to do with his pardon.
Forking Work Simplification – Let's Bring Back Eisenhower's Process Improvement
(governance.fyi)
Happy April Fool’s, but frankly we are all (well almost all) business today with a neat little update.
Happy April Fool’s, but frankly we are all (well almost all) business today with a neat little update.
Big brands are spending small sums on X to stay out of Musk's crosshairs
(arstechnica.com)
Big brands are allocating small amounts of their advertising budget to Elon Musk’s X, seeking to avoid being seen as boycotting the social media platform and triggering a public fallout with its billionaire owner.
Big brands are allocating small amounts of their advertising budget to Elon Musk’s X, seeking to avoid being seen as boycotting the social media platform and triggering a public fallout with its billionaire owner.
FTC: 23andMe buyer must honor firm's privacy promises for genetic data
(arstechnica.com)
Federal Trade Commission Chairman Andrew Ferguson said he's keeping an eye on 23andMe's bankruptcy proceeding and the company's planned sale because of privacy concerns related to genetic testing data.
Federal Trade Commission Chairman Andrew Ferguson said he's keeping an eye on 23andMe's bankruptcy proceeding and the company's planned sale because of privacy concerns related to genetic testing data.
How AI is creating a rift at McKinsey, Bain, and BCG
(the-ken.com)
Clients’ increasing access to AI tools is transforming the way consulting firms operate
Clients’ increasing access to AI tools is transforming the way consulting firms operate
Ask HN: Could you help me find an old post?
(ycombinator.com)
I remember there was an old but popular post on HN front page about a failed startup project. The project is about distilling biology science. The conclusion was that there is no money in science distillation.
I remember there was an old but popular post on HN front page about a failed startup project. The project is about distilling biology science. The conclusion was that there is no money in science distillation.
Gmail is making it easier for businesses to send encrypted emails
(theverge.com)
Google is updating Gmail to allow enterprise users to send encrypted messages to any inbox in just a few clicks.
Google is updating Gmail to allow enterprise users to send encrypted messages to any inbox in just a few clicks.
New in Gmail: Making E2E encrypted emails easy to use for all organizations
(workspace.google.com)
At Google, we believe that secure, confidential communication should be available for organizations of all sizes. However, end-to-end encrypted (E2EE) email was historically a privilege reserved for organizations with significant IT resources, due to the complexity of S/MIME and proprietary solutions.
At Google, we believe that secure, confidential communication should be available for organizations of all sizes. However, end-to-end encrypted (E2EE) email was historically a privilege reserved for organizations with significant IT resources, due to the complexity of S/MIME and proprietary solutions.
Trump yanks CHIPS Act cash unless tech giants pony up more of their own dough
(theregister.com)
More doubt is being cast over the US CHIPS Act program with the Trump administration threatening to halt payments unless companies in line to receive funding commit to substantially expand their own investments.
More doubt is being cast over the US CHIPS Act program with the Trump administration threatening to halt payments unless companies in line to receive funding commit to substantially expand their own investments.
We replaced all our managers with AI
(yolodex.ai)
Yolodex, a word-of-mouth growth engine for DTC businesses, has made a bold move: we eliminated all human managers and replaced them with a bespoke, multimodal AI management system.
Yolodex, a word-of-mouth growth engine for DTC businesses, has made a bold move: we eliminated all human managers and replaced them with a bespoke, multimodal AI management system.
LLM providers on the cusp of an 'extinction' phase as capex realities bite
(theregister.com)
Gartner says the market for large language model (LLM) providers is on the cusp of an extinction phase as it grapples with the capital-intensive costs of building products in a competitive market.
Gartner says the market for large language model (LLM) providers is on the cusp of an extinction phase as it grapples with the capital-intensive costs of building products in a competitive market.
Netflix CEO Says Movie Theaters Are Dead
(semafor.com)
Sorry, cinephiles: The post-Covid rebound of live events is all the more evidence that movie theaters are never coming back, Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos told me in an interview at the Paley Center for Media Friday.
Sorry, cinephiles: The post-Covid rebound of live events is all the more evidence that movie theaters are never coming back, Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos told me in an interview at the Paley Center for Media Friday.
The North Korea worker problem is bigger than you think
(cyberscoop.com)
North Korean nationals have infiltrated businesses across the globe with a more expansive level of organization and deep-rooted access than previously thought, insider risk management firm DTEX told CyberScoop.
North Korean nationals have infiltrated businesses across the globe with a more expansive level of organization and deep-rooted access than previously thought, insider risk management firm DTEX told CyberScoop.
Honey has now lost 4M Chrome users after shady tactics were revealed
(9to5google.com)
Late last year the popular Chrome extension Honey (owned by PayPal) was revealed for employing a few shady tactics, and the extension has since lost around 4 million users on Google’s browser alone.
Late last year the popular Chrome extension Honey (owned by PayPal) was revealed for employing a few shady tactics, and the extension has since lost around 4 million users on Google’s browser alone.
Warner Bros Completes Worldwide Sale of 'Coyote vs Acme'
(deadline.com)
Warner Bros has completed the sale we told you about a couple weeks ago for their previously shelved Coyote Vs Acme movie.
Warner Bros has completed the sale we told you about a couple weeks ago for their previously shelved Coyote Vs Acme movie.
Big brands are spending small sums on X to stay out of Musk's crosshairs
(arstechnica.com)
Big brands are allocating small amounts of their advertising budget to Elon Musk’s X, seeking to avoid being seen as boycotting the social media platform and triggering a public fallout with its billionaire owner.
Big brands are allocating small amounts of their advertising budget to Elon Musk’s X, seeking to avoid being seen as boycotting the social media platform and triggering a public fallout with its billionaire owner.
Custom AI Chatbot Development Services: Restrictions and Opportunities
(belitsoft.com)
Companies know that off-the-shelf solutions can force them to adapt their processes to the tool, while custom solutions let them preserve those unique processes.
Companies know that off-the-shelf solutions can force them to adapt their processes to the tool, while custom solutions let them preserve those unique processes.
Musk gives away $1M cheques ahead of Wisconsin's Supreme Court election
(bbc.com)
Billionaire Elon Musk has given away $1m (£770,000) cheques to voters in Wisconsin after the state supreme court refused to intervene.
Billionaire Elon Musk has given away $1m (£770,000) cheques to voters in Wisconsin after the state supreme court refused to intervene.