🚀 New ChatGPT Rival from Elon Musk

PLUS: Citizens Bank Collapse, WeWork Goes Bankrupt

November 08, 2023

Dear founder, here’s your 3-minute recap (without the fluff):

  • Elon Musk unveils Grok, a ChatGPT challenger with a twist, stirring the AI conversation.

  • Citizens Bank's failure marks the fifth banking collapse in the US, signaling a caution for financial stability.

  • WeWork's Chapter 11 filing echoes the need for resilience and adaptability in business structures.

  • New Tools, Funding Updates & Job Postings

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đź“š Resources

Research that (loosely) shows eating faster may have higher chances of obesity (link)

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🗞️ News 

Grok New ChatGPT Rival from Elon Musk

Elon Musk introduces Grok, an AI chatbot with a playful and witty persona, set to rival ChatGPT. The AI, inspired by a cult sci-fi book “The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy”, promises advanced capabilities but raises questions about control in AI development, impacting future business strategies for medium-sized firms in the tech sector.

Citizens Bank becomes the fifth US bank to fail in 2023

Citizens Bank has been taken over by the FDIC, marking the fifth US bank collapse this year, with Iowa Trust & Savings Bank assuming its operations. This transition ensures continued service for Citizens' customers and protection of their deposits. The incident highlights the importance of robust financial strategies for businesses in the current economic climate.

WeWork Initiates Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Amid Debt Crisis

WeWork has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy to restructure its finances, following a turbulent period that saw its valuation plummet from $47 billion in 2019 to significant losses. The company's strategy involves trimming non-core leases and stabilizing its US and Canada operations. This development serves as a cautionary tale for business leaders on the volatility of high-growth companies and the importance of adaptive business models.

đź’° Funding

Aleph Alpha raises over $500M in Series B funding for European AI development (link)

Bill Gates, Michael Dell back $250 million Village Global fund (link)

đź’Ľ Job Board

Global Head of Business Development at NVIDIA (Remote)

Customer Engineer, AI/ML at Google (US)

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