911 centers are so understaffed, they’re turning to AI to answer calls
The company offers an AI voice assistant that helps 911 centers offload non-emergency call volume.
The Download: threats from space mirrors and credit for AI drugs
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WhatsApp’s new AI feature lets you rephrase and adjust the tone of your messages
With Writing Help, users can get AI-generated suggestions that rewrite their messages in professional, funny, supportive, or rephrased way.
With Starship Flight 10, SpaceX prioritized resilience over perfection
SpaceX proves it can fly through failures on Starship’s tenth test flight.
FBI says China’s Salt Typhoon hacked at least 200 US companies
The FBI’s cyber chief says the long-running China-backed hacking campaign is “ongoing” and affecting companies all over the world.
Google and Grok are catching up to ChatGPT, says a16z’s latest AI report
The report, in its fifth iteration, showcases two and a half years of data about consumers’ evolving use of AI products.
Corporate Whole Foods Staff Will Soon Receive Employment Offers From Amazon
The compensation packages will reportedly include new titles, salaries, and benefits.
OpenAI co-founder calls for AI labs to safety test rival models
In an effort to set a new industry standard, OpenAI and Anthropic opened up their AI models for cross-lab safety testing.
Judge denies Meta’s request to dismiss sexual harassment lawsuit filed by early employee
Stonelake, who worked at Meta from 2009 until being laid off in early 2024, filed the suit against Meta in Washington state earlier this year, alleging sexual harassment, sex discrimination, and retaliation.
What I Learned About Business Growth From 5 Successful Founders Who Started Small
Here’s what successful solopreneurs taught me about business and entrepreneurship.
No More Non-Competes? What Entrepreneurs Can Do to Protect Their Business Now
The FTC’s proposed ban on most non-compete agreements, currently stalled by an injunction, shifts toward greater employee mobility, urging entrepreneurs to rely on alternative legal tools and strong workplace culture.