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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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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.
Apple launches ‘Upgrade’ device leasing program in partnership with Klarna
Leasing prices start at $17.99 per month for iPhone, $11.99 for Apple Watch, $24.99 for Mac, and $11.99 for iPad.
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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.
The Founder of Chipotle Says Customers Have ‘Slop Bowl’ Fatigue — Here’s What He Says Is the Next Big Thing
Steve Ells invented the Chipotle bowl by accident in 2003. Now he thinks the future is in slow-roasted sandwiches.
Recursive Superintelligence signs $410 compute deal with Amazon
Recursive’s $400 million outlay represents the bulk of the company’s fundraising to date.
Granola launches an Apple Watch app
Granola debutes an Apple Watch app for in-person notetaking