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[ad_1] This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Jahnavi Shah, a 24-year-old product deployment strategist based in San Francisco. Business Insider has verified Shah’s employment and job search history with documentation. The following has been edited for length and clarity.In the months before graduating from Cornell University in December 2023, I applied to over 500 jobs and secured five interviews, but none led to a full-time offer. As an international student, this put my immigration status in jeopardy.Because I was on an F-1 optional practical training (OPT) visa, I had a limited window to secure some form of…

[ad_1] On Fridays, employees at Sendbird’s headquarters are treated to a free lunch — one of the perks of showing up in person.Yeji Yoon, the company’s chief of staff, told Business Insider that the company’s chief financial officer started the office tradition for “selfish” reasons: He loves bahn mi sandwiches, particularly those from a local Vietnamese spot.Fridays aren’t official in-person days. Since early 2024, the company has required those who can come into its San Mateo headquarters to be on-site Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday. It’s also rolling out return-to-office mandates at its other offices around the world.But then a few…

[ad_1] CNN  —  Tech giant Meta has apologized and said it has fixed an auto-translation issue that led one of its social media platforms to mistakenly announce the death of Indian politician Siddaramaiah. The chief minister of the southwestern Indian state of Karnataka posted on Instagram Tuesday in the local Kannada language, saying he was paying his respects to the late Indian actress B. Saroja Devi. He also paid tribute to the actress on Facebook and X. However, Meta’s auto-translation tool inaccurately translated the Instagram post to suggest that Siddaramaiah, who uses just one name, was the one who “passed…

[ad_1] Reuters  —  Chevron will proceed with its $53 billion acquisition of Hess, after it prevailed in a landmark legal battle against larger rival Exxon Mobil to gain access to the largest oil discovery in decades. It is vindication for CEO Mike Wirth’s strategy and a critical win since Hess’ most attractive asset is its stake in the prolific Stabroek Block off the coast of Guyana, which holds more than 11 billion barrels of oil, a source of growth as Chevron works to turn around its lagging performance. Shares of Chevron rose 3.6% in premarket trading, while those of Hess…

[ad_1] Netflix used generative AI to save money on a recent production — and the company’s co-CEO said he was “thrilled” with the results.Ted Sarandos revealed on Thursday that the streamer used the technology when making “The Eternaut,” an Argentine production based on a popular sci-fi comic.Sarandos said the show is the first Netflix title to use fully AI-generated shots in its final footage, with a sequence that shows the collapse of a building in Buenos Aires. Without AI, Sarandos said, such an effect would not have been cost-effective for a production the size of “The Eternaut.””In fact, that VFX…

[ad_1] New York CNN  —  Summer is the busiest time of the year for immigrant day laborers outside Home Depot, picking up jobs as roofers, painters and construction workers. But the usual crowd of both legal and undocumented workers has vanished from many Home Depot parking lots. Dozens of day laborers in recent months have been arrested outside various stores around Los Angeles, New York City and Baltimore, fueling national protests. Top White House official Stephen Miller directed ICE officials in late May to target day laborers at Home Depot and other businesses, the Wall Street Journal reported, part of…

[ad_1] China bet big on electric vehicles and artificial intelligence — but now its top leader is starting to question whether that bet has gone too far.On Monday, Chinese leader Xi Jinping questioned the country’s single-minded focus on a few high-tech sectors.”When it comes to new projects, it’s always the same few things: artificial intelligence, computing power, and new energy vehicles,” Xi said at a meeting about urban development in Beijing, the Chinese Communist Party’s People’s Daily reported on Thursday.”Do all provinces in the country have to develop industries in these areas?” Xi asked.Xi’s unusually blunt remarks questioning China’s industrial…

[ad_1] While OpenAI has cemented its lead in the U.S., Perplexity is taking a different route — quietly expanding into India to compete in the next phase of AI adoption. The search-focused AI startup is rapidly adding millions of users in the world’s second-largest internet and smartphone market, positioning itself for mass-market scale. This week, Perplexity partnered with Bharti Airtel, India’s second-largest telecom operator after Reliance Jio, to offer a free 12-month Perplexity Pro subscription — normally worth $200 — to all 360 million Airtel subscribers. Airtel confirmed to TechCrunch that the deal is exclusive, meaning no other telco in…

[ad_1] New York/Washington CNN  —  If President Donald Trump were to fire Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, it could have unintended and severe consequences that reverberate throughout the US economy and global markets. For now, the likelihood of the president actually moving to oust the head of the central bank remains low, due to the legal hurdles required. That’s partly why investors have seemingly grown numb to Trump’s ongoing admonishment, even after the president brandished a draft of a termination letter for the Fed chair in front of lawmakers on Tuesday night. Another reason is that Trump’s own economic advisers…

[ad_1] Stocks @ Night is a daily newsletter delivered after hours, giving you a first look at tomorrow and last look at today. Sign up for free to receive it directly in your inbox. Here’s what CNBC TV’s producers were watching as the S & P 500 posted a record close Thursday, and what’s on the radar for the next session. Netflix Lights, camera… CNBC’s coverage of Netflix continues Friday morning. The stock wasn’t moving much in the after hours. The company reported an earnings beat after the bell and hiked full-year revenue guidance. Shares are up about 97% in…