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Fidji Simo Appointed as CEO of Applications at OpenAI Amid Strategic Shift

CEO Sam Altman announced that Simo will report directly to him, allowing him to dedicate more time to research, computing infrastructure, and AI safety—key focus areas as OpenAI pursues the development of artificial general intelligence (AGI).

Business News

'An Incredibly Hard Decision': OpenAI Taps Instacart CEO to Oversee ChatGPT

Instacart CEO Fidji Simo will soon be in charge of OpenAI's core applications business, including ChatGPT.

Business News

Gig Workers Are Marking the Homes of 'Tip-Baiters' on Google Maps. Find Out If Yours Is on Their List.

Many Americans are over excessive tipping culture — but gig workers rely on tips to get by.

Side Hustle

A Simple Household Chore Turned Into a Side Hustle — Now She Earns Up to $24,000 Per Month

Christian Sanya, 44, was working as a medical laboratory technologist in 2019 when she discovered a side gig that would change her life.

Business News

'You Are an ANGEL': Delivery Woman Recounts Life-Saving Trip to Man's Home in Emotional Video

Instacart worker Jessica Higgs had a gut feeling something was wrong when she showed up to one of her customer's homes.

Noticias

'Eres un ÁNGEL': Repartidora relata viaje salvavidas a casa de hombre en emotivo video

La trabajadora de Instacart, Jessica Higgs, tuvo el presentimiento de que algo andaba mal cuando se presentó en una de las casas de sus clientes.

Business News

If You Haven't Tried This Grocery Delivery Service Yet, It's Time

Instacart makes life easier for busy entrepreneurs.

Side Hustle

Why Becoming an Instacart Shopper Can be the Perfect Side Hustle

Now is a great time to become an Instacart shopper because you can sign up today and start earning money quickly on your own schedule.

Thought Leaders

The One Thing Instacart's Now-Billionaire CEO Changed After 20 Failed Startup Ideas

At 33 years old, founder Apoorva Mehta's grocery delivery app has a valuation of $17.7 billion.

Business News

Report: Instacart Customer Data Is Being Sold on the Dark Web

Instacart denies there has been a breach of its servers, so where is the personal data coming from?

Business News

Google Is Getting Into the Grocery Delivery Game

The search-giant is entering a crowded field that already includes Amazon, Instacart and FreshDirect.

Employee Experience & Recruiting

This Is How Instacart Is Reclassifying Contract Workers as Part-Time Employees

The on-demand grocery delivery company expects three-fourths of eligible workers to make the transition.

Business News

Another Peer-to-Peer Startup Just Turned Its Contract Workers Into Employees

California's ruling that an Uber driver must be classified as an employee is rippling across the sharing economy.