TED leader’s $300M ‘valley of death’ fund might be just what later-stage climate tech needs
The new fund hopes to send a “Seqouia-like” signal to other investors that there are promising later-stage climate tech startups waiting to be funded.
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…
September 2025
Fashion retailers partner to offer personalized AI styling tool ‘Ella’
Ella provides recommendations to customers across the three retailers on what to purchase or rent to make an outfit come to life.
X’s encrypted DM feature, XChat, is rolling out more broadly
Though the feature shipped in beta in May, XChat is now accessible for more users, including those who do not subscribe to X Premium.
You Can Get Paid $18,000 More a Year By Adding AI Skills to Your Resume, According to a New Study
Employers are emphasizing AI skills — and are willing to pay a lot more if you have them.
United Airlines Says It Is Adding Extra Flights in Case Spirit ‘Suddenly Goes Out of Business’
Rival airlines, including United and Frontier, are adding new routes as Spirit cuts 12 cities from its schedule.
OpenAI announces AI-powered hiring platform to take on LinkedIn
The OpenAI Jobs Platform is set to launch in mid-2026, and will use AI to match candidates with businesses.
Nepal blocks Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, X over rule breach, amid censorship concerns
Nepal has moved to block 26 social media platforms for failing to comply with its registration requirements.
Waymo cleared to offer robotaxi rides at San Jose airport
It’s the first airport in California that Waymo will offer rides to and from. The company’s been active at the Phoenix airport for nearly two years.
The Difference Between Entrepreneurs Who Survive Crises and Those Who Don’t
In a business world accelerated by AI, visibility alone is fragile. Here’s how strategic silence and consistency can turn reputation into your most powerful asset.
Here’s the Real Reason Your Employees Are Checked Out — And the Missing Link That Could Fix It
Most disengaged employees aren’t exhausted — they’re disconnected, and storytelling may be the key to rebuilding that connection.