Of course, Grok’s AI companions want to have sex and burn down schools
xAI’s first AI companions on the Grok app are a lustful anime girl and a homicidal panda.
The Download: gig workers training humanoids, and better AI benchmarks
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. The gig workers who are training humanoid robots at home When Zeus, a medical student in Nigeria, returns to his apartment from a long day at the hospital, he straps his…
July 2025
The Chainsmokers’ Mantis Ventures closes $100M third fund
The fund brings Mantis’ assets under management to $225 million.
Amazon’s Kuiper satellites to get boost from rival SpaceX
Amazon is looking to its main competitor to get its next batch of Kuiper satellites to orbit.
Perplexity CEO Says AI Coding Tools Cut Work Time From ‘Four Days to Literally One Hour’
Perplexity CEO Aravind Srinivas said that the startup’s engineers are using AI coding tools.
US Army soldier pleads guilty to hacking telcos and extortion
Cameron Wagenius had already pleaded guilty to other charges earlier this year.
Why Skipping This One PR Move Could Stall Your Startup’s Growth Before It Even Begins
Doing PR is critical for startups, yet many entrepreneurs are so busy developing their product that they forget to make a media plan.
Your PR Strategy Might Be the Reason People Don’t Trust Your Brand — Here’s How to Fix It
Tired of chasing leads? Discover how thought leadership PR builds trust and brings high-intent clients to you — no cold outreach needed.
The Fyre Festival’s IP Just Sold on eBay, and Founder Billy McFarland Isn’t Pleased: ‘Damn’
Fyre Festival founder Billy McFarland sold his brand’s IP and assets. Here’s how much the new owner paid.
A former OpenAI engineer describes what it’s really like to work there
A senior engineer describes the thrill, chaos, and exhaustion of working at OpenAI this past year while launching its coding agent Codex.
She Went From Teacher to Owning a Business in an Unexpected Industry – And Wants Others to Do the Same: ‘There Is So Much Opportunity’
Angie Snow went from teacher and stay-at-home mom to co-owner of a thriving business by embracing leadership, championing women in trades and rethinking what it means to support both employees and customers.