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Telecommunications & Media
Netflix says content investment contributed $325 billion to global economy
Netflix said on May 13 it invested more than $135 billion in content over the past decade and created more than $325 billion in added value for the global economy. Its “Netflix Effect” report said the company produced series and films in more than 4,500 cities and towns across about 50 countries, creating over 425,000 jobs. The report highlighted Korean titles and cited spending, tourism, consumer demand and language-learning impacts.
Industry
Even perfect resume and interview can fail: Duolingo\'s \'taxi driver test\'
Duolingo once used applicants’ behavior toward a taxi driver as part of its hiring assessment, according to reports citing CEO Luis von Ahn. He described judging a CFO candidate’s character after the applicant was rude to a driver on a company-arranged ride, with feedback shared with interviewers. The case highlights that some companies also use informal checks such as Xero’s “coffee cup test.” Experts said impression-management tactics in interviews can backfire.
AI & Enterprise
Google Translate turns 20, adds pronunciation practice feature
Google has added a pronunciation practice feature to Google Translate to mark the service\'s 20th anniversary, TechCrunch reported on April 29. After translating a word or sentence, users can tap the Practice menu and select Pronounce to view phonetic symbols. The app scores spoken pronunciation and provides feedback, and it can also read the text aloud. The feature launched first in the United States and India, supporting English, Spanish and Hindi.
