Chungin "Roy" Lee, 21-year-old cofounder of AI "cheating app" Cluely, argues engineers' focus on technical perfection hinders viral marketing, causing startup failures. Cluely's success, fueled by rage-baiting and $15M funding, exemplifies blending engineering with social savvy. This challenges Silicon Valley norms, sparking debates on hype versus substance.
Amazon is cutting 2,303 jobs in Washington state, with over 1,200 targeting software engineers, as part of a global reduction of 14,000 roles to boost efficiency amid an AI shift. This strategic pivot under CEO Andy Jassy prioritizes AI investments, potentially reshaping the state's tech ecosystem and workforce dynamics.
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