Good evening!
We finally have answers to why Monday’s AWS chaos happened, so let’s hope this upcoming Monday is a bit quieter.
Here are the 7 things you missed today:
1. ☁️ OpenAI Bought an AI Interface for Mac
Skies are looking clear for OpenAI with its newest acquisition of Software Applications, Inc. – the makers of Sky, an AI-powered natural language interface for Mac computers. The (not publicly available) software tool works alongside users throughout the day and can take action in apps. (TechCrunch)
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3. 🪲 Amazon’s AWS Outage Was Caused by Automation Bug
Amazon’s pointing the finger for Monday’s major AWS outage at a bug in its automation software DynamoDB, where its customers store their data. The company published a lengthy report explaining the bug that triggered more issues in other systems relying on the software. (Engadget)
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5. 📺 AI is Making Mondelez’s TV Ads Next Year
Could AI recreate the iconic Oreo Super Bowl blackout moment? We’re about to find out. Snacking giant (and Oreo parent) Mondelez is using generative AI to slash marketing costs including releasing AI-generated TV ads next year. While the company has spent over $40M on an AI video tool, its leadership claims the expense is half of usual production costs. (The Verge)
6. 😬 YouTube TV Might Lose ESPN & ABC
Bad news for fans of sports and Dancing With The Stars. If Disney and YouTube don’t agree to a new distribution agreement, YouTube TV subscribers will lose access to the company’s networks – including ABC and ESPN – on October 30 at 11:59pm ET. Yesterday, Disney began running public messages alerting customers about the impending change. (CNBC)
7. 🎯 Target Had its First Major Layoffs in a Decade
After four years of roughly stagnant sales, Target is cutting 1,800 corporate jobs – the first major round of layoffs in a decade for the retailer. The eliminated roles represent approximately 8% of Target’s corporate workforce and includes about 800 positions that will no longer be filled. (CNBC)
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