Blue Origin lands New Glenn rocket booster on second try
It’s an impressive accomplishment for the new mega-rocket launch system, and paves the way for the company to start re-using the boosters in commercial missions.
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Apple’s new App Review Guidelines clamp down on apps sharing personal data with ‘third-party AI’
Apple updates its App Store rules to restrict apps from sharing personal data with third-party AI without disclosure and explicit permission.
Microsoft’s AI CEO Has a Strict In-Person Work Policy — Here’s Why
Microsoft AI CEO Mustafa Suleyman has stringent requirements for his team when it comes to in-office attendance.
Most Founders Obsess Over Their Pitch — and Overlook What Actually Gets a ‘Yes’
When investors go quiet, it’s not always your idea that’s to blame.
Why Your Global Team Probably Isn’t as Aligned as You Think — and How to Fix It
I used to think successful global execution was about structure and coordination, but I was wrong.
Uber quietly pilots in-app video recording for drivers in India
Uber’s in-app video recording pilot is currently live in 10 cities across India.
Newsletter platform beehiiv adds AI website building, creator tools in major expansion
Newsletter platform beehiiv announced a massive expansion to its platform on Thursday, including offering real-time analytics and AI website creation.
After 5 months, the $1,200 bottles of Besties All-In tequila are finally starting to ship
Orders were supposed to be fulfilled by end of summer but were delayed again and again due to the bottle.
OpenAI’s new LLM exposes the secrets of how AI really works
ChatGPT maker OpenAI has built an experimental large language model that is far easier to understand than typical models. That’s a big deal, because today’s LLMs are black boxes: Nobody fully understands how they do what they do. Building a model that is more transparent sheds light on how LLMs work in general, helping researchers…