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AI Startups: What OpenAI, Anthropic Pay Their Technical Staff
- Various AI startups like OpenAI, Anthropic, and Thinking Machines are paying significant salaries to technical staff but not as high as Meta's eye-watering amounts.
- OpenAI pays between $200,000 to $530,000, Anthropic pays $300,000 to $690,000, and Thinking Machines Lab pays $450,000 to $500,000 annually to technical employees.
- These figures are base salaries and do not include bonuses or stock options. Meta has been offering signing bonuses up to $100 million with even larger annual compensation packages.
- Separately, xAI, Elon Musk's AI startup, has reportedly raised $10 billion in debt and equity to further develop its AI solutions.
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Threads now has DMs – here’s how to send direct messages
- Meta's Threads app has introduced direct messages (DMs) after two years, aiming to enhance one-on-one conversations.
- DMs can be sent between Threads users and mutual Instagram followers who are 18 or older, with a focus on maintaining privacy and security.
- Future plans for Threads include message controls, group messaging, and inbox filters to improve user experience.
- To send a DM on Threads, users can access the new envelope icon in the app's toolbar, begin drafting a message, and send it to the recipient.
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CompTIA State of the Tech Workforce 2025 released, Meta joins Kotlin Foundation, Percona launches Transparent Data Encryption for PostgreSQL – Daily News Digest
- CompTIA released its State of the Tech Workforce 2025 report, showing a 1.2% growth in the US tech workforce in 2024 to 5.9 million, projected to reach 6.1 million in 2025.
- Top states for tech employment include California, Texas, New York, Florida, and Virginia with cities like NYC and Orlando seeing significant growth.
- Meta joined the Kotlin Foundation to advance Kotlin development, contribute to open-source library grants, and support student innovation initiatives.
- Percona launched Transparent Data Encryption for PostgreSQL, an open-source solution enabling data security at rest without licensing fees or vendor lock-in.
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DMs have finally arrived on Threads. No, they're not encrypted.
- Threads, a platform by Meta, is introducing direct messaging after two years of user requests.
- Users noticed connecting with a different crowd on Threads compared to Instagram, leading to the implementation of private messaging.
- The feature allows users to send private messages directly on Threads, a shift in behavior that Meta observed over time.
- DMs on Threads are not encrypted currently, but Meta plans to allow messaging beyond mutual followers in the future.
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Threads launches its own DM inbox, as app moves further away from Instagram
- Instagram Threads introduces direct messaging feature for one-on-one chats and preset reactions.
- The app will emphasize Trending Topics and gradually introduce group messaging and advanced controls.
- Threads aims to build a unique community separate from Instagram, with disjoint user connections.
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Threads now has DMs
- Threads has officially launched direct messaging for everyone, allowing users to privately message other users on the Meta-owned X rival.
- DMs on Threads are limited to followers or mutual followers on Instagram to initiate conversations.
- Users can start a DM by selecting the envelope icon in the app's toolbar and then tapping the pencil button to compose a message.
- Threads' DMs are available for users aged 18 and over on Android, iOS, and the web, with future plans to allow message customization and introduce group messaging and inbox filters.
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Meta adds business voice calling to WhatsApp, explores AI-powered product recommendations
- WhatsApp is adding business voice calling and exploring AI-powered product recommendations within its Business suite.
- Large businesses can now use voice calls to reach customers and may incorporate AI-powered voice agents.
- The company is considering charging for AI features once they have achieved scale, although currently, there are no charges in place.
- Additionally, WhatsApp is expanding AI-powered chat-based customer support in Mexico and exploring AI for product recommendations on merchant sites.
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World of Warcraft is still tinkering with the specifics for pre-pull mechanics in Mists of Pandaria Classic
- World of Warcraft Classic is introducing changes to pre-pull mechanics in Mists of Pandaria Classic.
- The latest development notes address adjustments to pre-pull effects like resource generation, buffs, and encounter start conditions.
- Developers are ensuring abilities with cooldowns longer than 90 seconds are reset after an encounter, discouraging players from trying to bypass cooldown restrictions.
- Mists of Pandaria Classic is set to launch on July 21st, marking significant changes to pre-pull mechanics in the game.
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Path of Exile co-creator Chris Wilson forms a new studio, Light Pattern
- Chris Wilson, co-creator of Path of Exile, has founded a new studio named Light Pattern in New Zealand.
- The studio is currently working on its first unannounced title and is looking to hire an art director.
- Speculation suggests a new online action roleplaying game could be in the works, given Wilson's background.
- Wilson recently conducted an interview with Diablo II's David Brevik, hinting at his interest in classic RPGs.
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Leaked render reveals Meta’s Hypernova smart glasses and wristband controller
- A leaked render reveals Meta's upcoming 'Hypernova' smart glasses and wristband controller.
- The Hypernova smart glasses are expected to feature a screen in the right lens, upgraded camera, app support for photos and maps, and notifications.
- The accompanying 'Ceres' neural wristband will enable gesture-based controls for the device.
- Hypernova is anticipated to cost between $1,000-$1,400 and is scheduled for release by the end of the year.
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Tony Hawk On Bam Margera’s Inclusion In Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3 + 4: ‘I’m Not A Dictator In Terms Of How The Game Is Run’
- Skateboarding legend Tony Hawk clarified the inclusion of Bam Margera in Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3 + 4, stating he didn't force Activision to include him.
- Hawk revealed that he simply requested Margera's presence in the remastered game and highlighted Bam's current positive state and motivation for skating.
- Activision confirmed Jack Black's return as Officer Dick and Eric Sparrow's cameo appearance in the game.
- Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3 + 4 is set to release on July 11, 2025, for PS5, PS4, PC, Xbox Series X/S, and Xbox One.
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Meta Restructures AI Efforts With New Unit
- Meta Platforms is restructuring its artificial intelligence efforts under a new unit called Meta Superintelligence Labs.
- The new unit will focus on developing smarter-than-human AI and practical AI projects.
- The unit is led by Alexandr Wang and Nat Friedman, and has made key hires from OpenAI, Anthropic, and Google.
- Competition for AI talent is intense among tech companies like Meta, who are also investing heavily in data center infrastructure for AI services.
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Cloudflare to block AI bot crawlers by default and let websites demand payment for access
- Cloudflare will block Big Tech AI bot crawlers by default to protect content creators' work.
- Cloudflare introduces Pay Per Crawl, allowing creators to charge AI giants for content access.
- The move addresses concerns of AI companies exploiting content without consent or compensation.
- Major publishers like Gannett, Time, BuzzFeed, and others support Cloudflare's default blocking of AI bot crawlers.
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AI giants win big in the copyright fight. Here's what happens now.
- Big Tech wins legal battles, allowing AI to use copyrighted content for free.
- Training AI with copyrighted material ruled fair use by judges, impacting internet future.
- Generative AI giants like Google, Meta, and OpenAI benefit from legal certainty.
- AI's ability to scrape, copy, and use online content without payment raises concerns.
- Content creators seek compensation as Cloudflare launches 'pay per crawl' service.
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Xiaomi AI glasses leave Ray-Ban Meta in the dust, TikTok buyer found claims Trump
- Xiaomi unveiled its AI-powered smart glasses at an event in Beijing, putting pressure on competitors like Ray-Ban Meta.
- Ofcom proposed more online safety measures to prevent illegal content from going viral, focusing on protecting children online.
- Humanoid robots competed at a football tournament in Beijing, previewing the upcoming World Humanoid Robot Games.
- Nissan plans to cut hundreds of jobs at its Sunderland factory amid slow demand for electric vehicles to boost profits.
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