Netskope follows Rubrik as a rare cybersecurity IPO, both backed Lightspeed
The 13-year-old company could be valued up to $6.5, with Lightspeed’s stake worth $1.1 billion.
The AI Hype Index: Data centers’ neighbors are pivoting to power blackouts
Separating AI reality from hyped-up fiction isn’t always easy. That’s why we’ve created the AI Hype Index—a simple, at-a-glance summary of everything you need to know about the state of the industry. Just about all businesses these days seem to be pivoting to AI, even when they don’t seem to know exactly why they’re investing…
September 2025
Sam Altman says that bots are making social media feel ‘fake’
After watching Reddit’s OpenAI and Anthropic communities, Sam Altman thinks social media cannot be trusted. And bots are to blame.
An AI-Made Animated Feature Film Backed By OpenAI Is Premiering Next Year
The feature-length movie, called “Critterz,” is being made mainly with AI tools and is expected to debut at the prestigious Cannes Film Festival.
Starbucks Is Revamping 1,000 Locations. Here’s What They Will Look Like.
In a new blog post, Starbucks CEO Brian Niccol also said the company’s “Green Apron Service” changes are having a positive effect on employees.
Nuclear startup Deep Fission goes public in a curious SPAC
Deep Fission had been seeking to raise $15 million in a seed round as recently as April. The reverse merger will raise twice that amount.
Bluesky adds private bookmarks
Bluesky adds bookmarks so users can privately save posts they want to reference later.
A ClaimTek Medical Billing Franchise has Multiple Revenue Stream Potential
Owners can tap into 12+ billing and practice management revenue streams.
We Built a 7-Figure Business Without a Single Investor — Here’s Why Saying No to VC Was Our Smartest Move
Bootstrapping wasn’t our original plan — but turning down venture capital taught us how to build a profitable, mission-driven company with total ownership and zero regrets.
Is AI the Future of PR, or Will Emotional Intelligence Win Out?
Forget predictions about 2030 being a turning point; AI has already taken over the business world. But it will never replace the timeless principles of public relations.
77-Year-Old ‘Godfather of AI’ Says His Girlfriend Dumped Him Via ChatGPT: ‘It Didn’t Make Me Feel Too Bad’
Geoffrey Hinton says his ex used the AI chatbot to articulate the reasons why she was breaking up with him.