$110M for Sierra, TikTok's Troubles, and Human-Compatible Pig Organs!

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1/ Bret Taylor's New Venture Sierra Raises Eyebrows and $110 Million!

Bret Taylor, you know, the big shot from OpenAI? Well, he's now diving into the AI startup scene with Sierra. They're all about crafting top-notch conversational AI for businesses. Forget regular chatbots, they're aiming high with big names like WeightWatchers and Sonos already on board. With a cool $110 million in funding and a crew of 30, Sierra's making waves in the industry, set to shake up customer service and more. Looks like Taylor's betting big on AI, predicting it'll shake things up, even if it means some job juggling along the way.

2/ Japanese Startup Creates Human-Compatible Pig Organs!

Hey, did you hear about that Japanese startup, PorMedTec? They just made some piglets with organs that can be transplanted into humans with less chance of rejection. They teamed up with a U.S. company, eGenesis, and used some fancy gene editing to pull it off. These piglets are a big deal because they could pave the way for cross-species organ transplants. It's exciting because this kind of thing has been in the works for a while, but now it's finally happening. Can you imagine a future where we get organs from pigs? Wild, right?

3/ Addictive Algorithms? TikTok Under Scrutiny in Europe!

So, TikTok's in hot water in Europe 'cause it's not doing a great job protecting kids and could be making the app too addictive. They're being checked under the Digital Services Act for privacy and safety concerns, and there's a worry their algorithms might push extreme content. Looks like they've got some explaining to do!

4/ Gen Z to Zoomers: Catch the 2024 Wave of Work, Where AI is Bae!

2024's workplace vibe? It's like a post-COVID glow-up! Remote work and the hybrid dance are the cool kids now, with about half the gang still rocking the fully on-site scene. In Bangladesh, hybrids are gaining street cred. Oh, and AI, our work buddy, is becoming a regular at the watercooler – like 50% of global companies are already in on it. Forget coffee perks, now we're talking AI training for stress reduction. Work in the future? It's a chill mix of flex, tech, and good vibes!

5/ Tiger Woods and Nike – The Divorce That Shocked the Golf World!

After 27 years, Tiger Woods and Nike are parting ways, ending a legendary partnership in golf. Woods thanked Nike's Phil Knight for the incredible journey, marking an iconic era that began in 1996 with a groundbreaking $40 million deal. Despite recent signs of strain, the collaboration produced historic moments and a successful "TW" brand. Nike acknowledged Woods' impact, stating he challenged golf norms and inspired globally. As Woods anticipates another chapter in his storied career, the golf world awaits his next move post-Nike.

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