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Microsoft CEO Nadella requested a pay reduction after security incidents, but his total compensation still rose 63% for the fiscal year (link)
Russian court fines Google $20 decillion, an amount greater than the world's GDP, for blocking Russian media channels (link)
Neuralink competitor restores vision in blind patients with eye implant (link)
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$79 Million Pay Check
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella requested a reduction in his cash incentive after a security breach that drew government scrutiny. Despite this request, his total compensation for the fiscal year rose to $79.1 million, a 63% increase from the previous year. The board approved a cash incentive of $5.2 million instead of the original $10.66 million. Microsoft plans to incorporate employee cybersecurity efforts into future compensation decisions. Nadella emphasized the need for a stronger security culture within the company.
$20 Decillion Fine
A Russian court has imposed an unprecedented fine of approximately $20 decillion on Google for blocking pro-Kremlin media channels on YouTube. This staggering amount far exceeds the global GDP of around $100 trillion. The fines have accumulated since 2020 and double weekly due to ongoing penalties.
Google, which has ceased operations in Russia since 2022, is unlikely to pay this amount. The ruling stems from a long legal battle initiated after YouTube banned the ultra-nationalist channel Tsargrad.
Blind Can See?
A biotech startup called Science Corporation has successfully restored vision in legally blind patients using a retinal implant. In preliminary trials the device known as Prima allowed patients to read and recognize faces. CEO Max Hodak stated this is the first definitive demonstration of reading ability restoration in blind individuals.
The implant works with glasses that project visual data into the eye chip using near-infrared light. Results showed varied improvements in vision acuity among participants. This advancement marks a significant step forward for retinal prosthesis technology.
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