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Recruit Holdings, parent company of Indeed and Glassdoor, is laying off approximately 1,300 employees as part of a restructuring plan.
The restructuring involves integrating Glassdoor's operations into Indeed and increasing the focus on using AI to streamline hiring processes.
The job cuts will primarily affect R&D, tech, HR, and sustainability divisions in the U.S., but will impact all functions across all countries.
Glassdoor's CEO, Christian Sutherland-Wong, is departing, as is LaFawn Davis, Indeed's chief people and sustainability officer.
The move aligns with a broader trend of tech companies cutting jobs and re-evaluating sustainability initiatives to invest in AI integration.
Tesla has applied to test and operate autonomous vehicles in Arizona, aiming to expand its robotaxi service to the Phoenix Metro area. The company contacted the Arizona Department of Transportation to begin the certification process, expressing interest in both testing with and without a driver. A decision is expected by the end of the month. Tesla's move follows the launch of a limited robotaxi service in South Austin. The company is also seeking regulatory approvals to launch robotaxis in the Bay Area. Waymo, the Alphabet-owned autonomous vehicle company, already operates a driverless robotaxi service in the Phoenix Metro area and holds the necessary permits in Arizona and California.
Developer Maurice Kleine launched Mockly, a user-friendly web app for generating believable fake conversations on various platforms like iMessage, Discord, Instagram, X, Tinder, and WhatsApp.
Unlike many older, less user-friendly fake message generators, Mockly stands out with its usability and support for 13 platforms at launch, surpassing alternatives like Postfully, which only supports iMessage.
While some templates are more convincing than others, Mockly primarily replicates web-based conversation layouts, not mobile versions. Despite potential misuse, the app's imperfections and general awareness of fake DM capabilities may limit its impact in the age of AI-generated disinformation.
Slate Auto, an EV startup secretly backed by Jeff Bezos, emerged from stealth in April 2025, aiming to produce a customizable, affordable electric pickup truck. The company's unique approach and backing garnered attention, with prototypes appearing in California. Slate's business model focuses on customization and affordability, targeting a wide audience with a starting price under $20,000 (before tax credit changes). The company plans to manufacture its trucks in a former Indiana printing plant and has already received over 100,000 refundable reservations.
French authorities have arrested Daniil Kasatkin, a Russian professional basketball player, at Charles de Gaulle Airport in Paris on June 21. He is accused by U.S. authorities of being a member of a ransomware gang.
Kasatkin plays for MBA Moscow and briefly played for Penn State during the 2018-2019 season. His lawyer claims his client is innocent, stating that Kasatkin bought a used computer and is not tech-savvy enough to be involved in hacking.
Elon Musk announced on X that Grok, xAI's chatbot, will be integrated into Tesla vehicles "very soon," with a target of "next week at the latest." This follows the debut of Grok 4. Tesla drivers will be able to chat with their cars and use Grok for tasks. A hacker found options for Grok "personalities", including NSFW ones. Grok will be available on newer vehicles with Hardware 3 and will be the voice and brain for Tesla's Optimus robot.