OpenAI launches an AI-powered browser: ChatGPT Atlas
OpenAI is launching an AI-powered browser, its latest challenge to Google as the main way people find information online.
The Download: failed social media bans, and extending pets’ lives
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. Kids are outsmarting social media bans. That’s not a problem we need to solve. —Michal Luria, Aliya Bhatia, and Danah Boyd Social media bans are stacking up. In July, France joined…
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Your Remote Team Could Be Putting Your Company Data at Risk. Take These Steps to Protect It.
As remote work becomes permanent for many companies, organizations must implement cost-effective data security measures to protect sensitive company information.
This Family-Friendly Brand Is Snapping Up Vacant Stores — And Building a $600 Million Business in the Process
As national retailers shutter locations, Urban Air Adventure Park is transforming empty big-box stores into family destinations that drive foot traffic and revenue for retail centers.
When Your Industry Is Losing Steam, Pivoting Is the Wrong Move. Do This Instead.
Is your industry declining? You need to strategically rotate — not pivot — to better align with emerging market demand.
OpenAI Is Paying Ex-Investment Bankers $150 an Hour to Train Its AI
The group of AI trainers includes former employees of Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley, and JPMorgan Chase.
Airbnb Is a Social Network Now
Airbnb just added a major change that aims to help travelers meet other people.
YouTube’s likeness detection technology has officially launched
YouTube’s likeness detection technology is now available. Creators can request the removal of AI content using their face and voice.
WhatsApp and Messenger add new warnings to help older people avoid online scams
WhatsApp will now warn users before sharing their screen with unknown contacts, and Messenger will flag suspicious messages using AI.
Serval raises $47 million to bring AI agents to IT service management
Serval is using agentic AI models to automate IT service management, but the company has a unique approach that takes advantage of agentic AI’s powers while avoiding many of its pitfalls.
Anthropic CEO claps back after Trump officials accuse firm of AI fear-mongering
Amodei’s response comes after last week’s dogpiling on Anthropic from AI leaders and top members of the Trump administration, including AI czar David Sacks and White House senior policy advisor for AI Sriram Krishnan — all accusing the AI giant of stoking fears to damage the industry.