I think it’s much more likely that they tried really hard to do AI stuff but their corporate culture wasn’t compatible with “ship slop, it’s fine” and ended up falling behind because their stuff was only just as good as the other guys.
For what it’s worth, they did fire/“retire” their AI guy and they’ll be using Gemini models now.
As much as possible, yes. I still have a couple Windows-only pieces of software I need to use occasionally (yes I've tried Wine but haven't gotten it to work yet) but sadly my new job is full Windows. Outlook, Copilot, Teams. It's disgusting.
Countries need to get balls to hold these companies to account and protect their workers. Even in Japan, layoffs can trigger all sorts of consequences for the company and our rights here are very hit or miss.
They have to cut their workforce. The whole reason for the AI build out is to make information workers obsolete. If they kept their work force and spent billions in CapEx the market would realize AI is bullshit and their stock would tank.
They have to show gains to keep the AI grift going.
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blitzen@lemmy.ca · 44 pts · 115d
I’m starting to think Apple has been right in dragging their feet in regard to AI.
Ludicrous0251@piefed.zip · 25 pts · 115d
Such a novel concept, having things meet your quality standards before cramming them into every corner of every device, app, and OS you produce.
becausechemistry@piefed.social · 9 pts · 115d
I think it’s much more likely that they tried really hard to do AI stuff but their corporate culture wasn’t compatible with “ship slop, it’s fine” and ended up falling behind because their stuff was only just as good as the other guys.
For what it’s worth, they did fire/“retire” their AI guy and they’ll be using Gemini models now.
DireTech@sh.itjust.works · 2 pts · 115d
So long as they don’t try forcing it into my phone I’m happy. I don’t want it until it can all run on a local model.
MrSpArkle@lemmy.ca · 2 pts · 115d
That’s their goal and they have the hardware to do it.
Tyrq@lemmy.dbzer0.com · 41 pts · 115d
Microsoft and Meta announce large staff reductions as they suffer big financial loss on AI investments
ramenshaman@lemmy.world · 23 pts · 115d
So, Windows is going to continue getting worse. I mean, that's what I expected but at least now they're openly admitting it.
joshchandra@midwest.social · 13 pts · 115d
You are on Linux, right?
ramenshaman@lemmy.world · 6 pts · 115d
As much as possible, yes. I still have a couple Windows-only pieces of software I need to use occasionally (yes I've tried Wine but haven't gotten it to work yet) but sadly my new job is full Windows. Outlook, Copilot, Teams. It's disgusting.
joshchandra@midwest.social · 7 pts · 115d
I'm still new myself, but I saw a recommendation for Bottles: https://usebottles.com/
I have no idea if this would be of any help, but I figured I'd just throw it out there.
ramenshaman@lemmy.world · 2 pts · 115d
I'll check that out, thanks!
CompactFlax@discuss.tchncs.de · 22 pts · 115d
Well put. Spend. Not Save.
farmgineer@nord.pub · 12 pts · 115d
Countries need to get balls to hold these companies to account and protect their workers. Even in Japan, layoffs can trigger all sorts of consequences for the company and our rights here are very hit or miss.
rimu@piefed.social · 11 pts · 115d
When the bubble pops they'll be super hollowed out.
LaunchesKayaks@lemmy.world · 6 pts · 115d
RizzRustbolt@lemmy.world · 6 pts · 115d
Overspending on garbage and massive layoffs got us into this mess. And by gumption, they're gonna get us out of it!
AlecSadler@lemmy.dbzer0.com · 6 pts · 115d
It would be funny to see a behemoth like Microsoft or Meta collapse in my lifetime but...one can only hope.
Yliaster@lemmy.world · 4 pts · 115d
Good good. Keep emptying your workforce until there's nothing left but AI slop that crumbles under its own weight.
VeryInterestingTable@jlai.lu · 4 pts · 115d
Too busy tokkenmaxxing to read articles about AI. Hmmmkay
Dead_or_Alive@lemmy.world · 3 pts · 115d
They have to cut their workforce. The whole reason for the AI build out is to make information workers obsolete. If they kept their work force and spent billions in CapEx the market would realize AI is bullshit and their stock would tank.
They have to show gains to keep the AI grift going.