Google isn’t kidding around about cost cutting, even slashing its FT subscription
These cuts may save Google mere thousands; they also come as Google faces increasingly strained relationships with news publishers.
The Download: Google’s AI shake-up and Meta’s rogue model
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. Google’s AI empire is being reshaped. Here’s what’s changed. After a wave of painful losses in the tech talent wars, delays to its next flagship model, and murmurings of poor morale,…
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Trump hits H-1B visas with $100,000 fee, targeting the program that launched Elon Musk and Instagram
President Trump signed a proclamation Friday requiring employers to pay a hefty $100,000 fee for new H-1B visa applications—an enormous jump from the current $215 lottery registration fee—targeting the very program that helped create some of Silicon Valley’s biggest success stories.
7 AI Tools to Build a Profitable One-Person Business That Runs While You Sleep
Smart systems to help solo founders scale fast.
The CEO of a $183 Billion AI Startup Says There’s a ‘Need to Warn the World’ About AI Taking Jobs
Two of Anthropic’s cofounders caution that AI could rapidly replace human jobs.
The Overlooked Investment That Can Make Your Business More Profitable
Founders who treat team investment as a business strategy rather than an expense are gaining an edge in retention, output and growth.
Why California’s SB 53 might provide a meaningful check on big AI companies
Equity debates California’s new AI safety bill and why it has a better shot at becoming law.
Nvidia eyes $500M investment into self-driving tech startup Wayve
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang took his first ride in a Wayve-equipped self-driving car through Central London.
Costco’s Foot Traffic During Peak Hours Is Down, But Sales Are Not. Here’s Why.
Costco operates 624 warehouses in the U.S. and Puerto Rico.
Best Apple Watch apps for boosting your productivity
Although the Apple Watch comes with simple built-in productivity apps like Reminders and Calendar, it’s worth exploring some third-party apps that are designed to boost productivity by offering additional functionality.
A TikTok Deal Is ‘Approved’ But Not Yet Finalized, President Donald Trump Reveals
President Trump wrote on Truth Social that he had a “very productive” call on Friday with China’s leader, Xi Jinping.