It's issue #220 of DNT Weekly and as per usual the week has been eventful. Here's what we've been reading of late.

Rather than encouraging social media copy cats (such as formerly existing "Koo"), India is now seeking more control of big foreign companies - Read all about it here.

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How You Can Learn From the World to Become a Great Designer

When designers rely solely on existing ideas, they risk producing repetitive solutions. This inward focus stifles creativity and innovation. It prevents the development of fresh perspectives.

Here’s How Arc’teryx Knows When It Designed a Winning Product

For its commitment to high-quality design, Arc’teryx is a winner of Fast Company’s 2024 Innovation by Design Awards.

Mark Zuckerberg Imagines Content Creators Making AI Clones of Themselves

Content creators are busy people. Most spend more than 20 hours a week creating new content for their respective corners of the web. That doesn’t leave much time for audience engagement. But Mark Zuckerberg, Meta’s CEO, thinks that AI could solve this problem.

CrowdStrike Could Have a European-Size Data Problem on Its Hands

While CrowdStrike already faces criticism for bricking 8.5 million PCs worldwide, data-protection experts say it’s possible the company also breached data-protection laws.

CrowdStrike Outage: Microsoft Blames EU While Macs Remain Immune

The CrowdStrike issue hit 8.5 million computers running Windows on Friday, July 19, and repercussions are still being felt. MAcs were unaffected however.

Pressured to Relocate, Microsoft’s AI Engineers in China Must Choose Between Homeland and Career

As geopolitical tensions grow, many employees have decided that a career with the Silicon Valley tech giant isn’t worth giving up the comforts of home.

Meta’s New Llama 3.1 AI Model Is Free, Powerful, and Risky

The newest version of Llama will make AI more accessible and customizable, but it will also stir up debate over the dangers of releasing AI without guardrails.

77% Of Employees Report AI Has Increased Workloads And Hampered Productivity, Study Finds

Results show that the optimistic expectations about AI's impact are not aligning with the reality faced by many employees. The study identifies a disconnect between the high expectations of managers and the actual experiences of employees using AI.

Alphabet Revenue Jump Shows No Sign of AI Denting Search Business

Cloud computing growth shows continued demand as companies race to build large language models.

Proposed Labor Laws Spark Concerns in Bangalore, India’s Tech Hub

The move to significantly increase working hours and limit jobs to locals has raised concerns for global companies with significant tech operations in the city.

Honorary mentions

SpaceX Just Did Something That’s Not Cool

Why Dreams of Atomic Rockets Are Back On

Bangladesh’s Internet Blackout Immobilizes Its Booming Tech Industry

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