Tech Layoffs Surge, Clop Ransomware Strikes Again, and OpenAI’s Robotics Ambitions

Explore the ongoing wave of tech layoffs affecting major companies and startups alike, as the industry grapples with economic challenges and the rise of AI. Delve into the latest mass hack by the Clop ransomware gang, targeting dozens of companies through a software vulnerability. Discover OpenAI's potential venture into humanoid robotics, signaling a new era of AI-driven innovation. Stay informed on these pivotal developments shaping the tech landscape and their broader implications for society and industry.

Sources:
https://techcrunch.com/2024/12/24/tech-layoffs-2024-list/
https://techcrunch.com/2024/12/24/clop-ransomware-gang-takes-credit-for-latest-mass-hack-that-breached-dozens-of-companies/
https://techcrunch.com/2024/12/24/openai-considered-building-a-humanoid-robot-report/
https://techcrunch.com/2024/12/24/samsungs-ces-2025-press-conference-how-to-watch/

Outline:
(00:00:00) Introduction
(00:00:40) A comprehensive list of 2024 tech layoffs
(00:03:43) Clop ransomware gang takes credit for latest mass hack that breached dozens of companies
(00:06:33) OpenAI ‘considered’ building a humanoid robot: report
(00:09:39) Samsung’s CES 2025 press conference: How to watch