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NEWS: $BABA & $TCEHY layoffs, Google's AR purchase, $APE coin; OK Boomer: Smirk | E1412

This Week in Startups

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Tech Turbulence: Job Cuts and AR Prospects

This chapter examines the recent layoffs at Alibaba and Tencent amidst tightening government regulations in China, emphasizing the broader impact on the tech industry and employment preferences. It contrasts the investment risks in authoritarian regimes with those in democratic systems, using Alibaba's struggles as a case study. The chapter also shifts focus to Google's acquisition of Raxiom, signaling a renewed interest in augmented reality and its implications for future technological advancements.

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