In a flurry of announcements and strategic shifts, several tech companies are making headlines. From ambitious hiring plans at IBM to Elon Musk's lunar aspirations for xAI and SpaceX, the tech landscape is buzzing with activity. Meanwhile, Rivian's software and services are driving revenue growth, and Pinterest is touting its search volume in comparison to ChatGPT.
IBM announced plans to triple its entry-level hiring in the U.S. by 2026, bucking the trend of AI potentially replacing such roles. Nickle LaMoreaux, IBM's chief human resource officer, explained that the company is refocusing these positions on "people-forward areas" rather than areas easily automated by AI, according to reporting from Bloomberg.
Rivian's 2025 financial results revealed a significant shift, with software and services revenue growing more than threefold to $1.55 billion, offsetting a decline in automotive revenue. The company's joint venture with Volkswagen Group was a major driver of this growth, according to Rivian. Automotive revenue fell 15% to $3.8 billion in 2025, fueled by a drop in regulatory credit sales and lower vehicle deliveries.
Elon Musk, following a restructuring at xAI, is now focusing on lunar ambitions for the AI lab, in conjunction with SpaceX. Musk outlined plans to build AI data centers in orbit and is recruiting employees with the promise of mass drivers on the Moon. "Join xAI if the idea of mass drivers on the Moon appeals to you," Musk proclaimed.
Pinterest CEO Bill Ready highlighted the platform's search volume, claiming it surpasses ChatGPT. Ready stated that Pinterest sees 80 billion searches per month, generating 1.7 billion monthly clicks, compared to ChatGPT's 75 billion searches. He added that over half of Pinterest's searches are commercial in nature. This announcement came after Pinterest reported disappointing fourth-quarter earnings.
In other news, fintech-founder-turned-longevity-guru Bryan Johnson is offering a program called "Immortals" for $1 million per year, where he will teach individuals the protocol he has followed for the last five years.
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