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‘Work culture is manic,’ says Indian-Origin OpenAI employee on joining AI firm

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Livemint · 10m ago

‘Work culture is manic,’ says Indian-Origin OpenAI employee on joining AI firm

Pranav, an Indian-origin professional at OpenAI, shared his positive experience working at the company. He mentioned the fast-paced and dedicated work culture at OpenAI, expressing his excitement about working with a talented team on innovative projects. Pranav's remarks highlight the rigorous work ethic and dynamic environment at OpenAI, known for its advancements in AI. However, simultaneously, Elon Musk has initiated legal action against OpenAI, alleging that the company has prioritized profit over its initial commitment to serving the public interest. Musk claims that OpenAI misled him and took advantage of his philanthropic concerns about AI's potential threats.

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Who was Suchir Balaji, Indian-origin OpenAI employee found dead in US?

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Who was Suchir Balaji, Indian-origin OpenAI employee found dead in US?

Indian-origin former OpenAI employee Suchir Balaji was found dead at his US apartment on November 26. He graduated from University of California, Berkeley and interned with OpenAI, ScaleAI and Helia while studying. Balaji worked on WebGPT before working with the pre-training team for GPT-4, reasoning team for o1 and post-training team for ChatGPT. He had accused OpenAI of copyright violations.

BharatPe CEO Nalin Negi says 90-hour week difficult number to clock in, work quality matters

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Economic Times · 5m ago

BharatPe CEO Nalin Negi says 90-hour week difficult number to clock in, work quality matters

BharatPe CEO Nalin Negi emphasized that work quality is more important than long hours, advocating against extreme 90-hour work weeks. Amidst a debate on work-life balance in India Inc., Negi highlighted BharatPe’s focus on a flexible, employee-friendly culture. Responding to recent discussions ignited by L&T Chairman on extended work hours, Negi asserted that happy, engaged employees are more productive without the need for exhaustive hours. Other corporate leaders echoed similar views on prioritizing quality over quantity in work.

My body is a vessel for the company: Tech employee to Arrow CEO

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My body is a vessel for the company: Tech employee to Arrow CEO

Roshan Patel, CEO of Arrow, shared a Slack exchange on X. Patel suggested an employee take a day off. The employee replied, “My body is a vessel for the company.” Patel captioned it, “Indian engineers are a different breed.” The post went viral with over 4 million views, sparking humorous and critical comments about work culture and dedication.

Indian-origin Aaron Chatterji becomes OpenAI's 1st Chief Economist

Inshorts · 8m ago

Indian-origin Aaron Chatterji becomes OpenAI's 1st Chief Economist

ChatGPT-maker OpenAI has appointed former White House official Aaron Chatterji as its first Chief Economist. "In this new role, Dr. Chatterji will lead research into how AI will influence economic growth and job creation," the firm said on Tuesday. The Indian-origin professor previously served as the chief economist of US Department of Commerce under President Joe Biden.

Ola under fire again: employee suicide sparks fresh criticism of toxic work culture

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1m ago

Ola under fire again: employee suicide sparks fresh criticism of toxic work culture

Ola's AI division, Krutrim, is under scrutiny following the suicide of a 25-year-old software engineer, raising concerns about toxic work culture. Reports suggest the employee was overworked, and Ola has previously faced criticism for its hostile environment and aggressive leadership style. Founder Bhavish Aggarwal's management approach has been likened to Elon Musk's, with high expectations and demanding work conditions. Despite backlash, Aggarwal remains unapologetic, emphasizing intense and aggressive work culture.

Culture Clash: Altman Rips Zuckerberg Over Massive Compensation Packages

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StartupTalky · 13d ago

Culture Clash: Altman Rips Zuckerberg Over Massive Compensation Packages

Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI, criticized Meta Platforms' aggressive recruitment tactics, particularly their offering of up to $100 million signing bonuses to poach OpenAI talent. Altman argued that such high compensation packages don't foster the right work culture or innovation essential for long-term AI success. Despite Meta's offers, many OpenAI employees remain due to mission-driven motivations. OpenAI is planning an open AI model release, which might further distance Meta in the AI competition.

Who's Srinivas, Indian-origin CEO who challenged Musk over USAID?

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Who's Srinivas, Indian-origin CEO who challenged Musk over USAID?

Aravind Srinivas is an Indian-origin CEO of artificial intelligence firm Perplexity AI who recently challenged billionaire Elon Musk to stop him from raising $500 billion from USAID. Srinivas is an alumnus of IIT-Madras, who completed his PhD at University of California, Berkeley. He began his career as a research intern at OpenAI, later holding similar roles at Google and DeepMind.

TCS issues final warning to employees working from home, says report

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Livemint · 1y ago

TCS issues final warning to employees working from home, says report

Indian IT giant Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) has issued a final notice to employees working remotely, instructing them to return to office duties starting in March. TCS has emphasized that this will be the last extension given and failure to comply will have consequences. The company cites concerns over work culture and security issues as reasons for the directive. TCS had previously announced plans for a hybrid work model, with 25% of employees working remotely by 2025. However, the focus has now shifted towards restoring pre-pandemic work culture.

Navigating Work-Life Balance Challenges Faced by Indian IT Employees Amidst Growing Productivity Pressures

Business Bytes

Business Bytes · 1y ago

Navigating Work-Life Balance Challenges Faced by Indian IT Employees Amidst Growing Productivity Pressures

Indian IT employees are facing challenges in achieving work-life balance as they work longer hours, often exceeding the standard 40-hour workweek. This is attributed to project deadlines and a focus on time spent rather than productivity achieved. This trend not only affects productivity but also causes stress and hampers employee well-being. Stagnation in productivity raises concerns about the sustainability of the current work culture. There is a need for a cultural shift in the industry to prioritize outcomes over hours worked and create a healthier work environment.

Zepto charges more to users with phones costing above ₹30,000: Employee

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Zepto charges more to users with phones costing above ₹30,000: Employee

A person claiming to be a Zepto employee posted on Reddit, "There are a lot of dark patterns in the app to extract money from customers, including charging more for customers with phones more than ₹30,000." The employee added, "Customer data is profiled and security is really bad." The employee also said Zepto has the "most toxic work culture".

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