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Microsoft is shutting down Skype after a 21-year run
Microsoft will permanently shut down Skype on May 5, 2025, after 22 years of service. Users are encouraged to switch to Microsoft Teams, which offers similar features plus extras like calendar management and meeting hosting. You can use your Skype login details to access Teams and transfer your chats and contacts. This shift reflects the evolution of communication technology and Microsoft’s focus on optimizing its offerings through Teams.
Intel delays Ohio chip plant opening to next decade, was supposed to start production by 2026
Intel has announced that the opening of its two chipmaking plants in Ohio will be delayed by four years, with production now expected to begin in 2030 and 2031, instead of the previously planned 2026. This $28 billion project, which started in 2022, has been postponed to better match market demand. The delay occurs amid challenges in Intel’s foundry business and rumors of potential acquisitions.
OpenAI announces GPT-4.5, warns it’s not a frontier AI model
OpenAI has introduced GPT-4.5, their latest AI language model, now available as a research preview for ChatGPT Pro users. While it offers improved writing skills, better world knowledge, and a more natural interaction style, OpenAI notes that GPT-4.5 isn’t a groundbreaking model and may not outperform specialized versions like o1 or o3-mini. The company plans to release GPT-5, integrating the new o3 reasoning model, by May.
Stripe’s CEO highlights that AI startups are growing faster than traditional SaaS companies. Labeling them as mere ‘wrappers’ overlooks their potential. These startups are not just adding AI to existing products; they’re creating new solutions. This rapid growth is reshaping the tech industry.
Hong Kong to launch 2 AI forums aimed at bridging China and the world amid US tech war
Hong Kong is shifting towards a technology-driven economy aligned with national strategic goals, with major investments planned for AI, including the establishment of the Hong Kong AI Research and Development Institute.
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Sam Altman – OpenAI Founder Reveals His Writing System (video)
A video reveals how Sam uses ChatGPT in his daily life; how LLMs are changing the future of writing; how he takes notes; and Sam’s best-learned writing lessons from Paul Graham.
Transitioning from founder to CEO requires new skills. As a CEO, your role involves ‘seeding’ ideas, ‘feeding’ ongoing projects, and ‘weeding’ out what’s not working. Recognize that subject matter experts may not be effective leaders as your company grows. Also, don’t forget to celebrate wins to keep your team motivated.
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An interactive map tool to compare the actual sizes of countries by dragging them across different parts of the world. Since traditional world maps (like the Mercator projection) distort landmasses—making regions near the poles appear much larger than they are—this tool helps visualize their real proportions relative to other locations.