Daily Tech Headlines Scale AI Lays Off 200 Employees and 500 Contractors - DTH
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Jul 17, 2025 Major shifts in the AI landscape lead to Scale AI laying off a significant portion of its workforce. Jack Dorsey invests heavily in experimental open-source projects. Substack emerges as a player in social networking with a hefty funding boost. Meanwhile, Uber is driving forward with innovative robo-taxi services. Technology updates also include Spotify's foray into audiobooks and fresh AI features in Slack, alongside new safety initiatives from TikTok and Roblox.
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Scale AI Workforce Shift
- Scale AI cut 14% of workforce and 500 contractors despite recent Meta investments.
- This showcases volatility in the AI industry with constant mergers and workforce shifts.
Jack Dorsey's Open-Source Push
- Twitter co-founder Jack Dorsey invested $10 million in an experimental open-source collective.
- This group aims to innovate social media tools and includes prominent early Twitter tech figures.
Substack's Strategic Pivot
- Substack pivots from newsletter to social network embracing advertising.
- It raised $100 million valuing the company at $1.1 billion to fuel these ambitions.