Chatbots vs. Virtual Assistants — Which is Better? A Complete Guide For Your Business Needs
You must align each AI technology with your unique goals to deliver an experience that attracts customers.
The Download: mice with part-human brains and climate tech innovators
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. Meet a mouse whose brain cortex is made up of human cells Multiple cameras tracked a mouse as it wandered around a small arena. A computer charted its position and speed,…
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Three things to watch amid Anthropic’s latest feud with the government
This story originally appeared in The Algorithm, our weekly newsletter on AI. To get stories like this in your inbox first, sign up here. For those of you enjoying your summer unaware of Anthropic’s latest feud with the US government, here’s a recap: In April the company said it had built an AI model called Mythos…
Anthropic says Claude may want to see your ID
Claude’s chatbot may ask to verify your age and identity “in certain circumstances,” such as with a passport or driver’s license, according to a privacy policy change.
Her Daughters Were the CEOs of YouTube and 23andMe. She Offers Parents This Simple Advice.
Should parents push their children to go to college? Esther Wojcicki, an educator known as “The Godmother of Silicon Valley,” has an answer.
Viral Trends Fade Fast. Here’s How to Build a Creative Career That Lasts.
Real staying power comes from resisting algorithmic pressure — strategic silence, deliberate restraint and emotionally resonant work outlast any viral moment.
Amazon is testing Alexa+ in India with Hindi support
Amazon sent emails to customers inviting them to test Alexa+
Chatbots vs. Virtual Assistants — Which is Better? A Complete Guide For Your Business Needs
You must align each AI technology with your unique goals to deliver an experience that attracts customers.
Why Companies Often Pay Twice for Lessons They Already Learned — and How You Can Avoid It
Documenting a lesson and successfully transferring it are two very different things — and that’s where most organizations fall short.
SpaceX inks compute deal with Reflection AI, an open-source AI lab
Reflection AI will pay $150 million a month beginning July 1, 2026 through 2029 for immediate access to Nvidia’s latest GB300 AI chips and supporting hardware across SpaceX’s Colossus 2 data center near Memphis, Tennessee.
Still Waiting to Pitch the Press Until Your Startup Is ‘Ready?’ Your Rivals Aren’t
In today’s market, consistent founder visibility is no longer optional; it’s part of the infrastructure that determines whether momentum compounds or stalls.