Runway started by helping filmmakers. Now it wants to beat Google at AI.
AI video generation startup Runway is betting that video generation is the path to world models. And that being an AI outsider is an advantage, not a liability.
The Download: China’s AI drama factory and the WHO’s missing health targets
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. How Chinese short dramas became AI content machines China’s short drama industry is fueled by bite-sized, melodramatic, and smutty shows built for smartphone scrolling. Now, many are being made entirely with…
Even GoPro is pivoting to defense
The action camera maker, like so many other companies these days, is looking to defense applications as it evaluates a possible sale.
Meridian Ventures launched $35M fund to back MBA-deferred founders
Meridian Ventures, the venture firm founded by Devon Gethers and Karlton Haney, announced on Friday the raise of a $35 million second fund to back pre-seed and seed-stage companies founded by those who have deferred MBAs.
Osaurus brings both local and cloud AI models to your Mac
Osaurus combines local and cloud AI models in a Mac app that keeps users’ memory, files, and tools on their own hardware.
Indian Uber rival Rapido raises $240M at $3B valuation
Rapido has driven its growth by enabling ride-hailing for lower-cost and more flexible modes of transport such as motorbikes and autorickshaws.
The world is on track to miss its health targets
Every year the World Health Organization publishes a global health statistics report. It features the numbers behind world health trends and, importantly, assesses whether we’re on track to reach ambitious goals set in 2015. It’s a bit like a health grade. The 2026 report was published on Wednesday. And the results aren’t looking brilliant. While…
How Chinese short dramas became AI content machines
In a dimly lit bedroom, a frightened young woman is thrown onto a bed by a tall, muscular man. He grabs her hand, and flame-like vines crawl across her body, fusing with her flesh. She levitates, then drops. A dragon-shaped tattoo appears across her chest. “Two months,” the man says. “Give me an heir, or…
My Merger Didn’t Go the Way I Expected. Here’s What I Learned — and What Every Founder Must Prepare for.
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What the jury will actually decide in the case of Elon Musk vs. Sam Altman
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What Your Domain Name Is Quietly Saying About Your Brand Before You Do
Your domain says a lot about your brand, long before you meet with a potential client or customer. It’s an asset that can quietly appreciate over time. Here’s what it tells the world about your brand and why it matters.