Could a Simple Wellness Shift Be the Secret to Happier, More Loyal Teams?
If chosen and implemented with care and consideration, wellness-based offerings can do wonders for recruitment, retention and overall culture. Here’s how.
The Download: AI’s impact on the economy, and DeepSeek strikes again
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 State of AI: Welcome to the economic singularity —David Rotman and Richard Waters Any far-reaching new technology is always uneven in its adoption, but few have been more uneven than generative AI.…
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Lyft’s CEO Sometimes Drives for the Company Incognito: ‘Love Every Minute of It’
David Risher, who’s been Lyft’s CEO since April 2023, says driving for the company has inspired new features.
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The Download: AI and the economy, and slop for the masses
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. How AI is changing the economy There’s a lot at stake when it comes to understanding how AI is changing the economy right now. Should we be pessimistic? Optimistic? Or is the situation…
AI Audits Are Coming — Here’s How to Prepare Before Your Investors Ask
Investors and regulators now expect proof that your AI is trustworthy. Here’s how founders can build audit-ready processes before the questions start.
Onton raises $7.5M to expand its AI-powered shopping site beyond furniture
Onton, which change its name from Deft, is giving users an infinite canvas with AI-powered image generation to nudge them towards making quicker purchase decisions
The AI Hype Index: The people can’t get enough of AI slop
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. Last year, the fantasy author Joanna Maciejewska went viral (if such a thing is still possible on X) with a post saying “I…
Uber and WeRide’s robotaxi service in Abu Dhabi is officially driverless
The commercial robotaxi service launched last year. Now, the human safety operator is gone.
Why ‘hold forever’ investors are snapping up venture capital ‘zombies’
An investor explains the “buy, fix, and hold” model employed by Bending Spoons and similar companies that buy distressed startups.
YouTube is working on a feature that will fix the messy home feed
YouTube is experimenting with a new feature that allows users to customize their home feed.