tesla Tesla Defies Local Health Orders to Resume Fremont Factory Production Tesla reopens its California car plant against Alameda County mandates, implementing masks and temperature checks as local officials demand a shutdown. Workers report ongoing production of all models despite social distancing challenges on the floor.
twitter Twitter Permanently Embraces Remote Work for All Eligible Employees Twitter announces that employees can work from home indefinitely, making it one of the first major tech companies to adopt a permanent remote work policy. The company states that its offices will remain closed until September at the earliest.
uber Rideshare Drivers Demand $110 Million COVID-19 Relief Fund From Uber and Lyft Gig workers urge Uber and Lyft to redirect millions spent on an anti-AB 5 political campaign into a coronavirus assistance fund. The Mobile Workers Alliance highlights the urgent need for financial support as drivers face the ongoing health crisis.
ai Pandemic Panic Buying Disrupts Retail AI Models Worldwide Sudden shifts in consumer shopping habits during the COVID-19 outbreak are breaking machine-learning models trained on historical data, forcing companies to rely on manual human intervention.
tesla Elon Musk Defies Local Orders to Restart Tesla Factory Tesla CEO Elon Musk openly defies Alameda County health orders by restarting production at the company's Fremont factory. The bold move puts local officials in a difficult position as they navigate pandemic restrictions.
tesla Tesla Defies Alameda County to Resume Factory Production Elon Musk restarts Tesla's California manufacturing plant against local health orders, risking further clashes with Alameda County officials.
covid-19 Tech Tools Offer Better Pandemic Response Than Global Lockdowns Health experts argue that early adoption of smartphone apps, AI, and data analytics could have prevented the need for drastic global lockdowns during the COVID-19 pandemic.
tesla Tesla Sues California County Over Pandemic Restrictions, Vows to Move HQ Elon Musk announces Tesla is suing Alameda County and plans to move its headquarters to Texas or Nevada immediately due to local coronavirus restrictions.
tesla Tesla Sues Alameda County Over Factory Reopening Restrictions Tesla takes legal action against Alameda County to overturn local health orders that block its Fremont factory from resuming operations. CEO Elon Musk threatens to move the company's headquarters out of California if the shutdown continues.
california California Moves Into Stage 2 Reopening with New Retail and Manufacturing Guidelines Governor Gavin Newsom announces updated industry guidance allowing retail, manufacturing, and logistics sectors to reopen with safety modifications. Counties meeting specific health criteria can apply for a variance to accelerate their local reopening process.
google Google and Apple Unveil Decentralized COVID-19 Exposure Notification System Google and Apple release sample code and privacy guidelines for a new COVID-19 exposure notification system that relies on state-developed apps. The decentralized approach protects user privacy by avoiding location tracking and government data sharing.
uber Uber Posts Massive Q1 Loss as Food Delivery Surges Amid Pandemic Uber reports a $2.9 billion first-quarter loss driven by impairment charges, while its Eats delivery segment sees a 50% jump in gross bookings. Despite laying off thousands of employees, the company remains optimistic as ride volumes show signs of recovery.
uber Uber Cuts 14% of Staff Amid COVID-19 Ridesharing Collapse Uber lays off 3,700 employees and closes dozens of driver support hubs as the pandemic causes ride volumes to plummet. CEO Dara Khosrowshahi also waives his base salary for the remainder of the year.
apple Apple Shuts All Retail Stores Outside China to Slow COVID-19 Spread Apple temporarily closes all physical retail stores outside of Greater China until late March to maximize social distancing. The company continues online sales, pays hourly workers fully, and donates millions to pandemic relief efforts.
coronavirus US Suspends Travel From Europe's Schengen Area Over Coronavirus Pandemic The US government implements a 30-day travel suspension for foreign nationals who recently visit Europe's Schengen Area amid the COVID-19 outbreak. The restriction does not apply to US permanent residents and does not halt trade or cargo.