Ernst & Young Is Paying Employees $100 Million in Bonuses Just for Being Human
In a refreshing twist, the professional-services giant wants employees who can do the things AI still can’t do.
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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The Cybercab is Tesla’s ‘fork in the road’ moment
The company is about to formally launch the gold two-seater, with no steering wheel or pedals — a move that could change Tesla forever.
Accel reportedly in talks to lead $1B round for Thinking Machines at $40B valuation
The high-profile startup’s annual revenue run rate stands at at over $100 million.
Utilities are racing to link up with fusion startups, with Realta Fusion the latest to benefit
The grid has been straining under the weight of new AI data centers, and that has utilities courting fusion startups.
The Marketing Funnel Is Being Rewritten. Here’s How Transaction-Based Advertising Is Changing the Game.
Here’s how to navigate the $140B shift to transaction-based advertising.
The CEO of Snap Thinks You’ll Pay $2,195 for His New Smart Device: ‘Are We Being Punked?’
Snap is under pressure. Its shares are down more than 30% this year.
Most Franchise Growth Strategies Fail. Here’s What Leaders Can Do About It.
The time has come for brands to embrace an intentional, system-driven model.
‘Treat Your Career Like an Elite Athlete Treats Training’: The Best Advice for Working Your Way Up in Business
Multi-industry expert Joe Drygas says the key to career success is finding a new version of yourself with every new role.
The New Security Risk Every Business Using AI Needs to Know About (and How to Protect Yourself)
Executives who underestimate the risks of autonomous systems are leaving their organizations exposed to the fastest-growing attack vector in the enterprise.
Abliteration.ai is making a business out of removing AI guardrails
Abliteration.AI is making powerful AI models without guardrails easier to access, arguing that giving defenders the same tools as bad actors could ultimately improve cybersecurity.