ICYMI: 02.07.23

Netflix Leaks New Password Policy

Netflix mistakenly leaked its new password policy, stating on its Help Center page that users would have to connect to Wifi networks in their “primary location” once every 31 days.

ChatGPT Rallies Speculative Investors

ChatGPT’s debut into the mainstream has sparked a rally among speculative investors, creating a boom in companies with “AI” in their name. Market strategists say it’s reminiscent of the excitement surrounding blockchain technology in 2017 and warn that investors do their due diligence.

Tesla Price Cuts Ignite Backlash From Tesla Drivers

Tesla owners have been speaking out about the company’s recent price cuts for its EV models. Tesla owners have seen a decline in their car’s value and are still on the hook for the loans they took out to purchase the vehicle.

Ford Cuts Prices of Its Mustang Mach-E

Not to be outdone, Ford announced it would  cut the price of its Mustang Mach-E electric SUV, ranging from $600 to $5,900

EV Carmakers Seek New Ways to Bring Dealers into the Fold

EV carmakers are exploring new ways to get buy-in from franchised car dealers. Regulations prevent carmakers from bypassing dealerships, which Tesla has worked around by selling its vehicles directly to the consumer.

U.S. Automakers Invest in American-Made EV Batteries 

U.S. automakers are investing billions of dollars in establishing an EV battery supply chain in North America following the passage of the Inflation Reduction Act. The legislation offers incentives for American-made batteries and penalizes companies that source batteries abroad.

Twitter to Charge Developers for Access to API

Twitter will start charging developers for access to its  Application Programming Interfaces, or API, a tool that powers TweetDelete and bots that send users prompts on data. The Twitter API comes in both free and paid versions, effective February 9th.

Jane Endacott