Fiverr and Upwork, the world's largest digital freelancing websites, have seen their values decline to less than a fifth of their pandemic peaks. Annual venture capital funding for digital recruitment and outsourcing companies has dropped by more than two-thirds since 2022. Fiverr's CEO, Micha Kaufman, attributes the decline to a 'lapping effect' after experiencing rapid growth during the pandemic.
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EconomyFiverr | Rating: 42 | 2024-10-08 06:10:42 AM |
OpenAI, a leading AI company, has experienced a talent exodus, with key departures including its chief technology officer, Mira Murati, chief research officer Bob McCrew, and vice president of research Barret Zoph. The company has lost several researchers over the past few years, with some citing a shift to a more commercial focus as a source of friction. The departures come after OpenAI received $6.6 billion in investment last week.
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AIOpenAI | Rating: 58 | 2024-10-08 03:40:40 AM |