10 Things in Tech: Amazon’s guide to AI in different industries, Earth’s neighboring star, and workers look for less stressful jobs
In today's edition: HR is torn on job applicants using AI, Elon Musk gets government approval for putting brain chips in humans, and more headlines.
It's Tech Tuesday, friends. I'm Diamond Naga Siu. Have you ever thought about quitting your job to pursue your dreams?
That's what one former Googler did — and they failed miserably. But it wasn't all bad. She learned a lot of lessons along the way, including how having no goals and zero expectations resulted in "a lot of fun." Check out her story here.
Now, let's dive into today's tech.
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1. Employees accuse Amazon of 'actively accelerating' the climate crisis. They plan to walk off the job on Wednesday, according to an internal email leaked to Insider. The action is part of a broader protest over layoffs and return-to-office.
- Amazon employees listed five areas of concern over the company's climate impact: rising emissions, deception in reporting, partnering with Big Oil, killing clean energy legislation, and disproportionate harm to communities of color.
- The company committed to a Climate Pledge in 2019 to reach net-zero carbon emissions by 2040. But employees claim the company has increased emissions by 40% since making the promise.
- My colleague Eugene Kim obtained the entire email outlining employee concerns and shared it in full.
Dive into the walkout email here.
In other news:
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2. Tech workers are looking for less stressful jobs. They're done with the grind. Many said they're even willing to take lower pay for lower stress. But one Amazon worker said there's "no such thing as [a] high pay low stress job in tech." More on the job search here.
3. HR is torn on applicants using AI during the job search. For some, it's a "definite dealbreaker." But others don't really care. Check out what hiring managers think about AI here.
4. Earth's neighboring (and dying) star Betelgeuse got really bright. It's 50% brighter than normal after recently dimming its shine, so scientists are now closely monitoring it. The convalescing star will likely explode into a supernova. More on the starpower here.
5. AI can make or break the workforce. Generative AI like ChatGPT could turbocharge the workforce by making us a lot more productive. Or it could cause troves of people to lose their jobs. Look into the contrasting AI futures here.
6. Elon Musk got government approval to put chips in people's brains. His company Neuralink was previously only allowed to test on animals. But the Food and Drug Administration just gave it the greenlight for human implants. More on the milestone here.
7. Amazon's guide on how every industry will use AI. A leaked document revealed Amazon's predictions for nine different industries. Automakers could use it for vehicle concept design, while healthcare could use it for personalized medicine. Get all the predictions here.
8. Things you're probably wrong about when it comes to your car. Buying cars at the end of the month or year might have been clever at one point. But the automotive industry has changed a lot in recent years. Drive over for the nine vehicle misconceptions you might have.
Odds and ends:
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9. Love Love Love: Award-winning engagement photos from around the world. The images are meant to reflect love in all forms. Winners hail from New York City, Bali, and many places in between. View all 50 lovely photos here.
10. Students list their high school on Zillow as a prank. The 20-bedroom, 15-bathroom Maryland property features a spacious kitchen and private basketball court. But the $42,069 listing was unfortunately too good to be true. More on the prank here.
What we're watching today:
- Elizabeth Holmes is expected to surrender to federal prison.
- China is launching its Long March 2F rocket. It will carry three taikonauts (aka Chinese astronauts).
- Quarterly earnings for HP and other companies. Keep up with earnings here.
- Happy birthday, Remy Ma! Hope you're All the Way Up.
Curated by Diamond Naga Siu in San Diego. (Feedback or tips? Email dsiu@insider.com or tweet @diamondnagasiu) Edited by Alistair Barr (tweet @alistairmbarr) in San Francisco and Hallam Bullock (tweet @hallam_bullock) in London.