This week's Tech Tidbits covers significant updates from major industry players. OpenAI faces internal challenges and public controversies, raising questions about the future of AI. SpaceX successfully launched the EarthCARE satellite, enhancing climate research. Elon Musk's xAI secured $6 billion in funding, intensifying its rivalry with OpenAI. Mistral introduced Codestral-22B, a versatile code generation model. Synapse's bankruptcy impacts numerous fintech companies and customers, highlighting sector volatility. Cadillac unveiled the Optiq, an affordable luxury EV targeting younger buyers. Hedge funds are increasingly investing in US tech giants, boosted by Nvidia's strong performance. Additionally, Amazon's Ring is evolving from crime prevention to wildlife observation, and concerns are growing about the shrinking number of public companies and its implications for economic democracy. Find the links here: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/extract-01062024-kuratd-gq93c/.