How to Reclaim Authenticity in a Data-Obsessed Digital World
Here’s how forward-thinking leaders balance data with human judgment to build lasting brand equity, customer loyalty and real recognition.
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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Outernet turns your saved posts into real-world adventures
Founded by the creators of viral offline events like San Francisco’s citywide scavenger hunt Pursuit, Outernet’s app helps users save places and events they discover online, then nudges them to actually go.
WhatsApp says it is is fixing an issue that disabled several accounts
Meta says it’s restoring access to WhatsApp accounts that were mistakenly flagged and placed “under review” after users reported being unexpectedly locked out of the messaging app.
He Created a Toy That ‘Took on a Life of Its Own’. Now He’s on Track to Sell 100 Million of Them.
Toymaker Goliath turned the adult trend of mechanical keyboard customization into a kid-friendly, sensory collectible.
Why Regulated Businesses Have an Unfair Advantage in AI Search
AI engines are cautious about high-stakes answers. The rigor that regulation forces on you is exactly what makes them trust you.
Sequoia’s Shaun Maguire leads $1B round for nuclear startup Valar Atomics
Valar Atomics raised $1 billion at a $6 billion valuation after signing a development deal with Nvidia in June.
Base Power raises another $1B to save the grid using backyard batteries
Base Power’s $1 billion round will help the startup ramp production of its home batteries.
Congress’s favorite AI tool? ChatGPT
House spending records show OpenAI’s ChatGPT dominates paid AI use on Capitol Hill, with congressional offices relying on the chatbot to draft memos, summarize legislation, and assist constituent communications.
Wispr Flow is preparing to launch a meeting notetaker, updated terms suggest
Wispr Flow’s new terms of service indicate it will introduce a notetaker that generates meeting summaries and action items.
Why Executive Roles Are Getting Harder to Land (and What to Do About It)
The executive job market has shifted in ways most senior leaders aren’t prepared for. Here’s what’s changed and how to adapt.