Google says it will sign EU’s AI code of practice
Google confirmed it will sign the European Union’s general purpose AI code of practice. Meta has already said it will not sign the voluntary framework.
The Download: carbon removal factories’ funding cuts, and AI toys
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 Trump administration may cut funding for two major direct-air capture plants The US Department of Energy appears poised to terminate funding for a pair of large carbon-sucking factories that were originally set…
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The Download: a 30-year old baby, and OpenAI’s push into colleges
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. Exclusive: A record-breaking baby has been born from an embryo that’s over 30 years old A baby boy has just won the new record for the “oldest baby.” Thaddeus Daniel Pierce, who arrived…
Struggling to Explain What You Sell? This Beverage Brand Was Too — Until It Tried This 4-Step Fix
Rebranding can be a complicated process, but it doesn’t have to be. Here’s how one beverage company fixed its messaging problem in a few key steps.
10 No-Office-Required Businesses You Can Start for as Little as $5,000
With strong Franchise 500 rankings and investment levels starting under $5,000, these brands are ready for new owners to hit the ground running.
Footnotes, TikTok’s crowdsourced fact-checks, launches in the US
All U.S. TikTok users are able to view the notes that have been rated as helpful and submit their own ratings in return.
TikTok adds new parental controls, tools for creators
The social network is bringing new parental controls to Family Pairing, its feature that allows parents to link their accounts with their teen’s account to customize safety settings.
Codie Sanchez’s BizScout Announces the Appointment of Bobby Graham as President
Graham will lead operations, growth, and platform development for the fast-growing business acquisition marketplace.
Space Force bets on commercial entrants in $4B satcom contest
The Space Force is leveraging commercial competition for the next phase of its PTS program.
Starbucks Built a New ‘Luxury’ Office Near Its CEO’s Newport Beach, California Home
The 4,624-square-foot office was disclosed as part of Starbucks CEO Brian Niccol’s compensation package before he started the role last fall.
Nvidia AI chip challenger Groq said to be nearing new fundraising at $6B valuation
Should this new fundraising deal close, it will double Groq’s valuation in about nine months.