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JLR Supply Chain Survey Reveals Financial Strain Following Cyber-Attack Shutdown

A new survey of Jaguar Land Rover’s supply chain firms indicates nearly half faced serious financial strain following a forced shutdown. Chambers of commerce in the West Midlands are assessing the ongoing support needed as production resumes.

Survey Highlights Financial Impact on JLR Suppliers

Supply chain companies for Jaguar Land Rover have participated in a survey examining the consequences of a production shutdown triggered by a cyber-attack, according to reports. The survey, conducted by chambers of commerce in the West Midlands, focused on the financial pressures experienced by suppliers and the support required after operations resumed. Sources indicate that production was halted in August, with JLR aiming to have all manufacturing sites operational by late last week.

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Sora AI Hits 1 Million Downloads Faster Than ChatGPT as Video Generation Dominates

OpenAI’s text-to-video AI tool Sora has achieved 1 million downloads faster than ChatGPT’s initial launch pace. The video generation platform is dominating app charts despite limited availability, signaling strong consumer interest in AI-powered creative tools.

OpenAI’s groundbreaking text-to-video artificial intelligence tool Sora has reached a significant milestone, surpassing 1 million downloads in less than five days according to company announcements. This achievement places Sora’s adoption rate ahead of ChatGPT’s initial launch performance, demonstrating the accelerating public appetite for advanced AI capabilities. The video generation platform has topped Apple App Store charts in the United States despite being available only to invited users in North America, highlighting the substantial demand for AI-powered creative tools.

Sora’s explosive growth and platform dominance