Tim Cook reportedly tells employees Apple ‘must’ win in AI
Apple CEO Tim Cook held an hourlong all-hands meeting in which he told employees that the company needs to win in AI: “Apple must do this. Apple will do this.”
The Download: Taiwan’s silicon shield, and ChatGPT’s personality misstep
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. Taiwan’s “silicon shield” could be weakening Taiwanese politics increasingly revolves around one crucial question: Will China invade? China’s ruling party has wanted to seize Taiwan for more than half a century. But in…
August 2025
Lina Khan points to Figma IPO as vindication of M&A scrutiny
A surprising figure is celebrating Figma’s successful IPO: Lina Khan, former chair of the Federal Trade Commission, who said the offering demonstrates the value of “letting startups grow into independently successful businesses.”
Anthropic cuts off OpenAI’s access to its Claude models
Anthropic has cut off one of its biggest competitors, revoking OpenAI’s access to its Claude family of AI models.
Boost Team Productivity and Security With Windows 11 Pro, Now $15 for Life
Ideal for entrepreneurs and small-business owners who are looking to streamline their PC setup.
This Mac and Microsoft Bundle Pays for Itself in Productivity
Give your productivity a much needed boost with this MacBook Pro outfitted with Microsoft Office for less than $450.
What founders should think about if looking to raise a Series C
And it starts with a reality check, according to Sapphire Ventures partner Cathy Gao.
OpenAI’s Latest Move Is a Game Changer — Here’s How Smart Solopreneurs Are Turning It Into Profit
OpenAI’s latest AI tool acts like a full-time assistant, helping solopreneurs save time, find leads and grow their business without hiring.
Venture firm CRV raises $750M, downsizing after returning capital to investors
The 55-year-old VC firm announced its twentieth fund.
Kleiner Perkins is having a very good week
With two IPOs this week alone, Kleiner Perkins partner Mamoon Hamid has reason to celebrate.
‘We Don’t Negotiate’: Why Anthropic CEO Is Refusing to Match Meta’s Massive 9-Figure Pay Offers
Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei laid out his rationale on a recent podcast for why he will not play the competing offer game despite Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg’s attempts to poach AI talent.