ChatGPT Can Now Run Apps Like Zillow and Spotify: ‘A Big Deal’
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman says ChatGPT now has 800 million weekly users, up from 700 million in August.
The Download: AI hiring biases, and weather data sabotage
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. AI is more likely than humans to form biases when hiring The next time you apply for a job, AI may screen your résumé before any human sees it. But there’s…
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Startup Battlefield company ÄIO invented a method to make edible fat from ag waste like sawdust
This process could be a way to reduce the world’s dependency on the ecologically destructive palm oil industry.
The iPhone Air is so light, I forgot it was in my pocket
Apple’s iPhone Air is refreshing to use. But its battery and single camera is not for most people.
One startup’s paper-thin stainless steel could change how bridges are built
By coating regular rebar with a thin layer of stainless steel, Allium Engineering could reduce the amount of concrete needed to build a bridge while also prolonging its life.
How I Escaped Burnout by Building a Membership Business — and How You Can Too
If your business starts at zero every month, the problem isn’t your hustle; it’s the model. Learn how a lean membership can replace one-off sales with predictable revenue and a calmer, more scalable operation.
This 18-Year-Old Saved Babysitting Money for College — Then Decided to Buy a Business Instead
She bought her first store before she could legally sign a contract.
California bans loud commercials on Netflix, Hulu, and other streaming services
Starting July 1, 2026, streaming services won’t be allowed to “transmit the audio of commercial advertisements louder than the video content the advertisements accompany,” according to the bill’s text.
Alternative app store AltStore raises $6M, connects with the fediverse
The alternative app marketplace AltStore has raised $6 million and launches a Mastodon server.
Security bug in India’s income tax portal exposed taxpayers’ sensitive data
TechCrunch verified that the security bug in the Indian Income Tax Department’s e-Filing portal exposed taxpayers’ data to other users. The security researchers who found the flaw say the data leak is now fixed.
OpenAI and the race for AI-driven commerce
OpenAI now has all the pieces in place for AI-driven commerce, establishing ChatGPT as a place customers go to buy and retailers go to sell.