Sam Altman’s biometric startup World raises $52.5 million via crypto sale
Sam Altman’s side project — which seeks to scan the world’s eyeballs and turn them into unique digital identifiers — has raised some fresh cash through a crypto sale.
The Download: an organ transplant breakthrough, and homegrown Chinese chips
This is today’s edition of The Download, our weekday newsletter that provides a daily dose of what’s going on in the world of technology. Supercooled kidneys have been transplanted into pigs in a “landmark achievement” When it comes to organ donation, time is everything. As soon as an organ has been removed from a donor’s…
He Sold a $40,000 Bracelet Before He’d Ever Made One. Now He Designs Jewelry for Justin Bieber and Drake.
Jason of Beverly Hills founder Jason Arasheben reveals how he went from $28,000 in debt to building one of the world’s most recognizable luxury jewelry brands, creating custom jewelry for Rihanna, Drake, Justin Bieber and Kim Kardashian while designing championship rings for the NBA and NFL.
Most Restaurant Chains Fight for Space in New York and California. This Chicken Franchise Is Doing the Opposite.
Chicken franchise Birdcall is skipping expensive coastal markets for midwestern cities that have lower barriers to entry.
As US weighs response to Chinese AI, industry urges against broad open-weight restrictions
AI companies including Nvidia and Mistral urge policymakers to avoid broad restrictions on open-weight AI models as Washington debates responses to Chinese AI and alleged model distillation.
The 4-Part Framework Every Leader Needs Before Delivering Bad News
Trust isn’t damaged by the news itself — it’s damaged by how it’s delivered; here’s the four-part framework that keeps teams engaged even when the message is hard.
The Marketing Skill Nobody Trains You On (And It’s Quietly Killing Your Deadlines)
Most marketing delays trace back not to weak strategy, but to vague requests, invisible work and inconsistent follow-up.
Jeff Bezos Wants to Give This Popular Streaming Service an AI Makeover
The Amazon founder wants the company’s massive AI bet to visibly pay off.
Rivian sues the US government for ‘full refund’ of Trump tariffs
The carmaker has said it’s owed a refund in the “tens of millions of dollars.”
Bluesky’s AI assistant Attie expands into an open social research tool
Users can now ask Attie questions about news, trends, and conversations on Bluesky and other apps on the AT Protocol.
Midjourney acquired the astrology app Co-Star
The AI lab Midjourney continues to expand its purview beyond image and video generation.