The AI layoff wave is becoming a powder keg
What makes this combustible: at the very moment that tens of thousands of workers are being shown the door, a small cohort of AI insiders is becoming wealthy on a scale that’s hard to comprehend.
The Download: Google’s AI shake-up and Meta’s rogue model
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. Google’s AI empire is being reshaped. Here’s what’s changed. After a wave of painful losses in the tech talent wars, delays to its next flagship model, and murmurings of poor morale,…
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Orbio raises $21 million to automate hiring and onboarding for frontline workers
Orbio announces $21 Million Series A in round led by Dawn Capital.
Frank founder Charlie Javice is reportedly asking Trump for a pardon
Javice isn’t the only convicted former tech executive looking for Trump’s help.
Startup CEO Charlie Javice is reportedly angling for a Trump pardon
JPMorgan can’t be pleased by any of this.
UK may ban social media for children under 16
The U.K. seems to be following Australia’s lead in banning a wide swath of social media for teens.
Exiting a Business Is No Longer Venture Capital’s Measure of Success — Here’s What Is
With the IPO losing its reliability, venture-backed companies are redefining what it means to reach a successful outcome.
7 Reasons Why Smart Entrepreneurs Are Investing in Their Search Presence — and How You’re Losing Money If You Don’t
Managing your search presence doesn’t have to be overwhelming; small, intentional steps can make a big difference. Here’s how.
7 AI Tools That Build a One-Person Business in a Weekend — No Staff. No Code. No Stress.
Smart systems that run the business without you.
How to Protect Your Email ROI in a Tight Economy (and the One Mistake You Need to Stop Making)
If you want email to keep driving revenue, you need to protect it like any other business asset. Here’s how.
How I Hire and Build Teams That Don’t Fall Apart Under Pressure
Founders often focus on product and fundraising, but long-term companies are built by putting the right people in the right roles and addressing misalignment early.