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OpenAI buys a remote collaboration platform

TechCrunch · 1y ago

OpenAI buys a remote collaboration platform

OpenAI has acquired Multi, a startup specializing in video-first collaboration platforms, in a deal that will see most of Multi's team join OpenAI. Multi, previously known as Remotion, developed a platform for remote teams to collaborate through video chats, offering features such as simultaneous screen sharing for up to 10 users and customizable shortcuts. With this acquisition, OpenAI continues to invest heavily in enterprise solutions, aiming to expand its offerings beyond its flagship AI models. The company recently revealed that its enterprise tier for ChatGPT has gained significant popularity, counting nearly 600,000 users, including 93% of Fortune 500 companies.

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Microsoft Teams is gradually returning to normalcy after a recent outage. The popular collaboration tool experienced disruptions in service, affecting users worldwide. However, Microsoft has resolved the issue and is working to prevent similar incidents in the future. Despite the momentary setback, Teams remains a reliable platform for remote work and virtual meetings.

Postman buys Andreessen Horowitz-backed Orbit for community play

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The Arc Web · 1y ago

Postman buys Andreessen Horowitz-backed Orbit for community play

Postman, a platform for API development and testing, has acquired Orbit, a startup focused on community building and management on platforms like Discord and GitHub. The financial details of the acquisition were not disclosed, but Orbit will be fully shut down within 90 days. By bringing Orbit's tools into its platform, Postman aims to enhance its engagement with the developer community and provide a social element for API creators. This acquisition will enable developers to discover and use APIs that align with their projects and facilitate collaboration with other developers.

Kodiak is using Vay's remote driving tech in its self-driving trucks | TechCrunch

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Kodiak is using Vay's remote driving tech in its self-driving trucks | TechCrunch

Kodiak Robotics is integrating Vay's remote-driving technology into its self-driving trucks. This partnership enhances operational and safety standards, crucial as Kodiak plans public highway deliveries in Texas by 2026. Vay's system allows remote human drivers to control the trucks in low-speed environments, while Kodiak's autonomous system retains overall control. The collaboration began when the U.S. Army's contract demanded a reliable remote operation alternative. Vay's remote-driving tech has also served in its car-sharing service since 2019.

Zoom Calls Employees Back to Office in a Structured Hybrid Approach

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Startup News FYI · 2y ago

Zoom Calls Employees Back to Office in a Structured Hybrid Approach

Zoom Video Communications has introduced a structured hybrid work model, calling employees back to the office. The approach combines in-person and remote work, reflecting a flexible approach to work arrangements. Zoom aims to enhance collaboration, innovation, and company culture by offering a mix of office and remote work options, adapting to the evolving needs of its workforce.

OpenAI launches new store for users to share custom chatbots

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1y ago

OpenAI launches new store for users to share custom chatbots

OpenAI has launched a new platform called "ChatGPT" that allows users to create, share, and explore custom chatbots. ChatGPT is based on OpenAI's language model and aims to make it easier for developers to build AI chatbots without requiring extensive programming knowledge. The platform provides an interactive interface where users can input a few example conversations and customize their AI chatbot's behavior. With this initiative, OpenAI hopes to encourage collaboration and accelerate the development of AI chatbot applications.

OpenAI buys NIT, BITS alumni's analytics startup Rockset

Inshorts · 1y ago

OpenAI buys NIT, BITS alumni's analytics startup Rockset

OpenAI has acquired US-based database analytics startup Rockset, co-founded by NIT Tiruchirappalli alumnus Venkat Venkataramani and BITS Pilani alumnus Dhruba Borthakur. "We'll integrate Rockset's technology to power our retrieval infrastructure...and members of Rockset's...team will join OpenAI," the Sam Altman-led startup said. The deal reportedly valued Rockset at a few hundred million dollars.

Check Point buys Perimeter 81 for $490M to enhance its security tools for hybrid and remote workers

TechCrunch · 2y ago

Check Point buys Perimeter 81 for $490M to enhance its security tools for hybrid and remote workers

Check Point, an enterprise cybersecurity company, acquires Perimeter 81, an Israeli startup specializing in remote work and security, for approximately $490 million. The purchase strengthens Check Point's remote and hybrid worker offerings. Perimeter 81, which had previously raised $100 million at a $1 billion valuation, focuses on secure access for workers using company sites, cloud services, data centers, and the internet. The acquisition aligns with Check Point's strategy to provide unified security services and addresses the increasing demand for security beyond network perimeters.

OpenAI plans data centers, deeper partnerships as India AI ambitions grow

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YourStory · 2m ago

OpenAI plans data centers, deeper partnerships as India AI ambitions grow

OpenAI, in collaboration with IndiaAI Mission, has launched OpenAI Academy India, marking the first international expansion of its education platform. This initiative aims to enhance AI education and skills, particularly for India's growing developer community and startups. The academy offers digital and in-person learning in multiple languages. OpenAI will also support capacity building, host hackathons, and provide API credits to selected startups, significantly contributing to democratising access to AI knowledge and tools in India.

Dell mandates in-office work for global sales team after laying off over 12,000 employees: Report | Mint

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Livemint · 11m ago

Dell Technologies is requiring global sales team employees to return to office work five days a week, starting September 30. The move aims to enhance collaboration and skill development, with remote work being viewed as an exception. Field representatives will be expected to spend their time between customer interactions and in-office work, up from the previous requirement of three days in the office. Certain remote workers will be exempt from the new policy. This shift follows Dell's restructuring efforts towards artificial intelligence and amid a broader trend of companies reassessing remote work arrangements.

Meta employees are back in the office three days a week as part of new mandate

Startup News FYI

Startup News FYI · 1y ago

Meta employees are back in the office three days a week as part of new mandate

Meta (formerly Facebook) has implemented a return-to-office mandate, requiring employees to work from company offices at least three days a week. This policy, which doesn't affect current remote workers, aims to support those who choose to work from the office. Meta initially embraced remote work during the pandemic but now follows other tech giants in calling employees back to physical offices, citing improved in-person collaboration as a factor.

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