TECH NEWS 20-NOVEMBER-2023

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                            20-NOVEMBER-2023

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Amazon is forcing employees to follow new office rules if they want promotion

Amazon is escalating efforts to bring corporate employees back to the office, introducing a new policy that ties promotions to adherence to the company's return-to-office mandate. According to a report by CNBC, employees who are not meeting the requirement of being in the office for at least three days a week may face diminished chances of promotion.
The internal guidance underscores the pivotal role of managers in the promotion process, emphasizing their responsibility to support employee growth through regular discussions and challenging assignments. Managers are also tasked with ensuring compliance with the in-person work mandate, and non-compliance cases will require approval from Vice Presidents. read more

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On Diwali, Adani Electricity powered Mumbai with 100% clean energy for 4 hours

Adani Electricity, a key player in Mumbai's power sector, has achieved a historic milestone by providing 100 per cent renewable electricity during Diwali, the festival of lights. This marks a significant step in the journey towards a sustainable future, the firm said in a statement.
On November 12, from 10:00 am to 02:00 pm, the firm met the electricity needs of its customers by relying on renewable sources, including solar and wind. "During this uninterrupted 4-hour period, the city was powered by clean energy," the statement read. read more

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CEO Sam Altman fired by OpenAl with immediate effect: Story so far in 10 points

Sam Altman, the visionary behind the groundbreaking Al tool ChatGPT, has departed from OpenAI. His departure, as the company ousted Altman, sent shockwaves across the tech industry. Mira Murati, OpenAl's Chief Technology Officer, has stepped in as the interim CEO following Altman's exit. Alongside Altman, a number of other high-ranking executives are anticipated to depart from the company. Additionally, Greg Brockman, the co-founder and President of OpenAl, announced his resignation from his position via his X account read more

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Amid deepfake scrutiny, Microsoft launches software to effortlessly create text-to-speech Al avatar

Microsoft has introduced a new tool, the Azure Al Speech text-to-speech avatar. This will allow users to create realistic avatars delivering scripted content. Unveiled during the Microsoft Ignite 2023 event, this new feature is currently available in public preview and offers a unique way to generate videos featuring photorealistic avatars saying text-based content. Users can upload images of the desired avatar appearance and provide a script for the virtual character to speak. Microsoft's tool utilizes a model to animate the avatar, while a separate text-to-speech model, either prebuilt or trained on the person's voice, vocalizes the script. This technology enables users to efficiently create videos for diverse purposes, such as training sessions, product introductions, and customer testimonials, using straightforward text input. read more

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In Pics: SpaceX Starship launched successfully in second attempt

SpaceX successfully launched its Starship Super Heavy rocket on its second developmental flight on Saturday from Starbase in Texas.SpaceX's next-generation Starship spacecraft atop its powerful Super Heavy rocket lifts off from the Starbase launch site near Boca Chica in Texas, US. read more

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