Godfather of AI leaves Google, tech layoffs and writers strike fears artificial intelligence

It’s Monday May 8th – Here are the top AI, tech and ecommerce stories from last week and why they matter this week. 

• Fed Makes 10th Rate Increase and Opens Door to Pause
• Shopify is cutting 20% of staff and selling the logistics arm of its business
• Layoffs.fyi
• Your tech job just laid you off – Now what?
• What to do if you get laid off
• How to Survive if You Were Part of the Tech Layoffs
• Star Wars by Wes Anderson Trailer | The Galactic Menagerie
• Wes Anderson Directing ‘Star Wars’? A.I. Trailer Mimicking Filmmaker’s Style Divides Social Media
• As Writers Strike, AI Could Covertly Cross the Picket Line
• AI Decision-Making in Hollywood Is Already Here, Now What?
• Will a Chatbot Write the Next ‘Succession’?
• ‘The Godfather of A.I.’ Leaves Google and Warns of Danger Ahead
• White House Pushes Tech C.E.O.s to Limit Risks of A.I.

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