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Microsoft shares $500M in AI savings internally days after cutting 9,000 jobs
- Microsoft's AI tools have helped the company save over $500 million in its call center, facilitating a boost in productivity across various departments.
- The announcement of these significant savings internally came shortly after Microsoft implemented its third round of layoffs this year, affecting approximately 15,000 employees.
- The juxtaposition of cost-savings and layoffs has led to criticism, with remarks from company executives and the use of AI tools for job loss management drawing attention.
- Microsoft is set to invest heavily in AI infrastructure, with plans to allocate $80 billion by 2025, potentially emphasizing hiring top AI talent over other employees as the company continues its industry moves.
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Hackaday
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How To Train A New Voice For Piper With Only A Single Phrase
- Cal Bryant fine-tuned the Piper TTS AI voice model using a clone of a single phrase created by a commercial TTS voice.
- The Piper TTS system offers natural-sounding voices and allows for fine-tuning without extensive resources.
- To generate training phrases, a heavyweight AI model called ChatterBox was used for zero-shot training.
- After training and verification, the model was successfully tuned and ready for use in the Piper TTS system.
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CarExpert
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Audi A3: 150kW AWD warm hatch coming later in 2025
- Audi Australia is set to release the A3 40 TFSI quattro in late 2025, filling the gap between the 35 TFSI S line and the high-performance S3 models.
- The new Audi A3 variant will feature a 150kW 2.0-litre turbocharged four-cylinder petrol engine and all-wheel drive system, offering a 10kW increase over the outgoing model.
- The pricing and full specifications for the A3 40 TFSI quattro are yet to be revealed, but it is expected to be priced in the low- to mid-$60,000 range, competing with models like the BMW 120 M Sport and the Mercedes-Benz A250 4Matic.
- In the first half of 2025, the Audi A3 has seen a decline in sales compared to its competitors, with 747 registrations, while models like the 1 Series and A-Class have achieved higher numbers in the small luxury car segment.
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CarExpert
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2025 Audi RSQ8 drops price by $25,000
- The 2025 Audi RSQ8 is set to be more affordable in Australia, with a $25,000 price reduction compared to the RSQ8 performance model.
- The standard RSQ8 will feature a 441kW/800Nm 4.0-litre twin-turbo V8 engine, minor performance differences, and will lack some premium features like ceramic brakes and specific wheels and tires.
- The pricing for the 2025 Audi RSQ8 will start at $230,900, $24,900 less than the RSQ8 performance model, with a 0-100km/h time of 3.8 seconds.
- Audi Australia will offer both the standard RSQ8 and the more powerful RSQ8 performance models, highlighting the company's first dual-offering of a 'standard' RS and a more potent 'RS performance' model.
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Pixel sandbox Necesse is releasing its new creative mode on July 11
- Necesse is introducing a new Creative Mode on July 11 for players who enjoy building things in video games.
- In this mode, players can build freely without restrictions, exploring their creativity and submitting their creations for the 1.0 build of Necesse.
- The Creative Mode in Necesse allows players to use new assets to create unique structures and enjoy a fun building experience.
- Despite the upcoming launch of Necesse in October, players can look forward to the Creative Mode update in July for new building opportunities.
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TronWeekly
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Dogecoin Price Prediction 2025: Will DOGE Smash Past $0.38?
- DOGE is currently trading at $0.1724 with a 1.65% increase and reduced trading volume.
- Technical analysis indicates a potential upside to $0.20 with a cautious reversal setup.
- Price forecasts for 2025 range from $0.176 to $0.42, with DigitalCoinPrice projecting a milestone of $0.42 and Changelly's more conservative estimate of $0.176 to $0.196.
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Shaquille O'Neal's Extremely Classy Gesture Makes Headlines
- Shaquille O'Neal, known for his generosity, surprised a group of women at a store on Staten Island by buying dresses for a bridal party and a young girl's quinceañera.
- This act of kindness was shared on Instagram by the business, appreciating O'Neal for making everyone's day at the store.
- O'Neal has a history of generous acts, including paying for a man's funeral, giving large tips, and buying an engagement ring for a stranger.
- After retiring from an illustrious NBA career, O'Neal has explored various professions and was in Staten Island filming a new series when he made the surprise dress purchase.
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Siliconangle
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OpenAI set to release Chromium-based browser built around AI agent
- OpenAI is set to release a browser built around an AI agent that could challenge Google's Chrome dominance.
- The browser will use artificial intelligence to revolutionize web browsing and provide AI-powered assistance to users.
- It is expected to be based on the Chromium codebase with AI integration, offering functions like summarizing pages and handling tasks like booking travel.
- This move could put OpenAI in direct competition with Google not just in search but also in advertising and data collection, potentially reshaping how users interact with the web.
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Tesla executive teases plan to further electrify supply chain
- A Tesla executive mentioned plans to further electrify the company's supply chain following a successful road test with the Semi this week.
- Tesla supplier thyssenkrupp completed a 5,000-mile winter trial with the Semi. The executive stated efforts to electrify more of the supply chain and assist suppliers like thyssenkrupp with implementing the Semi.
- Thyssenkrupp has begun integrating the Semi into its fleet after the successful demo. Tesla is working with suppliers and logistics partners to electrify its supply chain for cost savings and reliability.
- Positive results from early Tesla Semi trials were reported, and the company is nearing volume production at its Gigafactory in Nevada. The factory is expected to produce up to 50,000 Semi units annually.
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Microsoft Lays Off Staff as Savings From AI Top $500 Million
- Microsoft is utilizing artificial intelligence (AI) tools to enhance productivity and cut costs within the company.
- AI helped Microsoft save over $500 million in call center costs last year and is boosting employee and customer satisfaction.
- The company is also using AI to manage interactions with smaller clients, generating millions in revenue, but has announced job cuts affecting customer-facing roles.
- The layoffs at Microsoft reflect concerns about AI potentially displacing workers, a trend seen across the tech sector and other industries.
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Macdailynews
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Apple COO Jeff Williams’ retirement is a major changing of the guard
- Apple's Chief Operating Officer, Jeff Williams, will transition his role to Sabih Khan, Apple's senior vice president of Operations, as part of a long-planned succession.
- Williams will continue reporting to Apple CEO Tim Cook and overseeing Apple's design team and Apple Watch, as well as the company's Health initiatives.
- Many in the company, like former Apple operations vice president Tony Blevins, express sadness over Williams' retirement, highlighting his significant contributions.
- Sabih Khan is described as being cut from the same cloth as Tim Cook, showing a focus on operations, while suggestions for Apple's future leadership call for a more visionary product-centric CEO.
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Circle and OKX Partner to Simplify Conversions Between USD and USDC
- OKX's 60 million global users will soon be able to convert between USD and USDC on a 1:1 basis with enhanced ease and liquidity.
- The partnership between OKX and Circle Internet Group aims to simplify USD-to-USDC and USDC-to-USD conversions, facilitating trading and payments.
- The collaboration will include educational programs to promote the benefits of USDC and other digital currencies.
- Circle's CEO sees growing demand for USDC, emphasizing partnerships as stablecoin adoption rises, while OKX recently partnered with Mastercard for the OKX Card to enhance stablecoin accessibility.
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Bravenewcoin
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Chainlink Price Builds Momentum as Analysts Eye Breakout Above $14
- Chainlink's expanding role in decentralized finance and real-world asset tokenization strengthens its long-term value proposition.
- Chainlink's price is showing signs of strength, stabilizing above $13 and pressuring a descending trendline around $14.
- Analysts observe a potential breakout above $14, supported by RSI momentum shift, resistance targets, outperformance signals, and structural recovery indicators.
- Trading volume supports Chainlink's recent gains, with a daily close above $14 possibly leading to a test of higher resistance levels.
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TronWeekly
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$40 Barrier in Sight: HYPE Token Shows Signs of Major Move
- HYPE token, currently trading around $40, is consolidating with signs of a potential breakout indicated by on-chain and derivatives indicators.
- Price consolidating near $39.06 with support at $37.55 and resistance at $40.35, implying an upcoming sharp directional move.
- Increasing open interest at $1.75 billion and trading volume at $1.31 billion suggest growing market engagement and liquidity despite flat price action.
- Rising open interest, steady volume, and cooling sentiment point towards a potential significant movement in HYPE's price, with $40.35 as resistance and $37.55 as support.
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Bitcoinmagazine
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Bitcoin Hits New All Time High at $112,000 As Corporations Buy Record Amounts of BTC
- Bitcoin has reached a new all-time high of $112,000 after a steady climb from $98,000.
- BlackRock's iShares Bitcoin Trust closed at a new ATH of $63.58, holding over 700,000 BTC.
- El Salvador holds over 6,232 BTC in its treasury, with Bitcoin reserves reaching unrealized gains of $400 million.
- Corporations are buying more Bitcoin, with UK and US firms increasing their BTC holdings.
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