Mississippi’s age assurance law puts decentralized social networks to the test
Bluesky says it would block access to its service in the state of Mississippi, rather than comply with the new age verification law.
The Download: AI’s impact on the economy, and DeepSeek strikes again
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. The State of AI: Welcome to the economic singularity —David Rotman and Richard Waters Any far-reaching new technology is always uneven in its adoption, but few have been more uneven than generative AI.…
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US manufacturing investment stumbles as clean tech cancellations pile up
Companies cancelled $5 billion worth of clean tech manufacturing projects in the U.S. in Q2, mirroring a pullback in the broader manufacturing sector.
Most Entrepreneurs Are Getting YouTube Completely Wrong — Here’s What Actually Works
While most entrepreneurs chase viral moments and algorithm hacks, the ones building real authority on YouTube focus on human psychology and systematic value creation.
‘I’m Frugal’: This 30-Year-Old Billionaire Says Life ‘Hasn’t Really Changed That Much’ After Making Billions. Here’s Where She Spends Money.
The world’s youngest female billionaire, Lucy Guo, made her fortune from a startup she co-founded called Scale AI.
Is AI Bringing You Closer to Your Customer — or Driving Them Away? Here Are 5 Steps to Bridge the Gap
The first principle of business hasn’t changed: customers pay you to solve their problems, not give them another AI promise. AI can either help or hinder this basic reality.
See Which Former Super Bowl MVP Just ‘Stole’ Danny DeVito’s Jersey Mike’s Job
DeVito helped humanize the brand, but a new NFL deal has Jersey Mike’s turning to a new source of star power.
Why Marketing Agencies and Consultants Are Struggling Right Now — and How They Can Turn Things Around
2025 is a watershed year for marketing consultants and agencies. Let’s discuss the pressures, pitfalls and the way ahead.
Threads tests a way to share long-form text on the platform
With this new feature, users can attach a block of text to a post instead of creating a thread of several different posts when looking to share more in-depth thoughts and ideas.
AI or not, Will Smith’s crowd video is fresh cringe
Fans are accusing Will Smith of sharing an AI-generated video from his tour, but the truth isn’t that simple.
How One Man Conquered the World’s Toughest Peaks — and Built a Brand Every Founder Should Study
In a world saturated with influencers, athletes and tech founders chasing legacy and limelight, few stories captivate like that of Nimsdai Purja. It’s a masterclass in breaking limits, owning your story and building a brand that stands for something bigger than yourself.