Data centers may face temporary power cuts to prevent blackouts on largest US grid
The largest grid operator in the U.S. says it will cut power to large data centers to prevent blackouts starting next year.
The Download: US robot restrictions, and ICE’s DNA grab
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. Trump’s AI protectionism has come for robotics —James O’Donnell Humanoid robots usually elicit more cringe than awe: They stumble, kick children, and despite advances are still worse at using their hands than my toddler. It’s…
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PayPal leaves the door open to a higher takeover offer following earnings beat
After reporting better-than-expected Q2 results, PayPal said it remains focused on its AI-driven turnaround, but would consider a deal that creates more value for shareholders.
Elon Musk’s X Money app is rolling out in the U.S.
The app is currently available to X Premium and Premium+ subscribers in the U.S.
WhatsApp now lets you make calls using its web app
Similar to the smartphone and desktop apps, the web app will support the calling features such as screen-sharing and reactions.
What I Learned Building a $107 Billion Market That Nobody Believed In
Discover the four leadership lessons that helped build a $107 billion business almost nobody believed would succeed.
Leadership Attention Is the Scarce Resource in Every Growing Company. Here Is How AI Actually Multiplies It.
The leaders pulling ahead are not automating tasks — they are using AI to gain continuous visibility across the business, direct multiple initiatives at once and stop being the bottleneck their organizations have to pass through.
I Built Successful Companies in Music, Gaming and Tech. These Same 3 Skills Will Drive Success In Any Industry
Turns out the same skills that work in music work just as well in gaming, tech and whatever comes next.
After a Rogue OpenAI Model Hacked Another Company, Nvidia, Microsoft and Space X Are Responding With ‘Systems for Self-Defense’
The new Open Secure AI Alliance argues that open AI models can catch and fix security threats faster than closed systems.
Cracker Barrel’s CEO Is Stepping Down After Controversial Rebrand Tanked the Stock
Julie Masino had a rocky run after her decision to overhaul Cracker Barrel’s logo sparked a political firestorm.
Fish Audio raises $50M seed to build AI voice models for creators and enterprises
Since launching last year, the startup today has more than 8 million people using the open-source or hosted version of its models, and now generates annual recurring revenue of $21 million.