A.I. Could Destroy the Power of Video Marketing — But Only if we Allow it
From emotional franchisee stories to leadership testimonials, real video still works — but only if people believe it’s real.
The Download: gas and oil’s role in climate tech, and using AI to decipher ancient Latin
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. What role should oil and gas companies play in climate tech? —Casey Crownhart After writing about Quaise, a geothermal startup that’s trying to commercialize new drilling technology, I’ve been thinking about the role…
June 2025
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ChatGPT will avoid being shut down in some life-threatening scenarios, former OpenAI researcher claims
Former OpenAI research leader Steven Adler published a new independent study that claims that, in certain scenarios, his former employer’s AI models will go to great lengths to try to avoid being shut down.
Jewel Burks Solomon’s Collab Capital has closed a new $75M fund
Collab Capital announced today the close of a $75 million Fund II. Jewel Burks Solomon, who rose to prominence in Silicon Valley during her years running Google for Startups US, has just closed her second fund for her VC firm Collab Capital. Fund II is $75 million and includes heavyweight limited partners like Apple, Goldman […]
AirPods Pro 3 could be on the way
Apple might be releasing the AirPods Pro 3 sooner than you think.
Starbucks Is Hiring a ‘Global Content Creator’ to Travel, Drink Coffee, and Get Paid Six Figures
It’s the last week to apply for a coffee and travel “dream job.”
50 Side Hustle Ideas to Make Extra Money in 2025
Do you need some extra cash? Here are 50 side hustles for making money on the side. From freelancing to selling products, find out how to earn extra income today.
Google Is Offering Buyouts to Employees in Multiple Divisions, Including Engineering and Search
Google also mandated that some remote workers return to the office.
Meta’s V-JEPA 2 model teaches AI to understand its surroundings
Meta’s V-JEPA 2 model is a “world model,” referring to AI that is designed to understand its physical surroundings.
Musk targets June 22 launch of Tesla’s long-promised robotaxi service
Tesla CEO Elon Musk said his company will start offering public rides in driverless vehicles in Austin, Texas on June 22.