Today’s Slice of Bread for Wednesday, December 27, 2023

Tesla owners have experienced various suspension and steering problems. Some examples include premature failures of control arms, half shafts, steering racks, and axle half shafts. Customers have also reported noise, vibrations, and sudden power-steering outages. How has Tesla’s handling of suspension and steering complaints impacted its repair business? What are some specific safety concerns raised about other ventures under Elon Musk’s corporate empire, such as SpaceX and Neuralink?

Apple executives Johny Srouji and John Ternus recently discussed Apple’s growing chip business. They highlighted the company’s focus on custom semiconductor development, which sets them apart from traditional chipmakers like Nvidia and Intel. Unlike those companies, Apple’s primary goal is to optimize its products by reusing components across different devices. How does Apple’s approach to custom semiconductor development give them an advantage in optimizing their products?
What role does their manufacturing partner, Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, play in Apple’s chip business, and how does this partnership contribute to their success?

Major tech companies such as Google and Meta (formerly known as Facebook) made cuts to their Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) programs in 2023, which is notable considering their earlier commitments to these initiatives. Besides Google and Meta, which other tech giants cut their DEI programs in 2023? What factors contributed to these tech companies’ decisions to reduce or eliminate their DEI programs despite their prior promises? 

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