Subletting startup Kiki paid over $152K to settle charges after violating NYC short-term rental laws
Kiki Club, a subletting startup that matches listers and renters, violated NYC laws and had to pay the city over $152,000 to settle charges.
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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Bluesky announces moderation changes focused on better tracking, improved transparency
Bluesky is making moderation changes, including the addition of new reporting categories, strikes, and more clarity when communicating with users about violations.
Amazon’s Prime Video is getting AI-generated Video Recaps for some TV shows
According to Amazon, the feature “utilizes generative AI to create theatrical-quality season recaps with synchronized narration, dialogue, and music.”
US, UK, and Australia sanction Russian ‘bulletproof’ web host used in ransomware attacks
The newly imposed sanctions target Russian-based web host Media Land, which officials say are linked to LockBit and BlackSuit ransomware attacks.
Scaling innovation in manufacturing with AI
Manufacturing is getting a major system upgrade. As AI amplifies existing technologies—like digital twins, the cloud, edge computing, and the industrial internet of things (IIoT)—it is enabling factory operations teams to shift from reactive, isolated problem-solving to proactive, systemwide optimization. Digital twins—physically accurate virtual representations of a piece of equipment, a production line, a process,…
Get More Done with Costco’s $65 Gold Star Membership Plus a $40 Digital Shop Card
A practical move for professionals who value time, quality, and convenience.
This Animal Lover’s Side Hustle Exploded Into a $10 Million Business: ‘Stars Aligned’
Kyla Sternlieb, 52, wanted to make it easier for people to care for their sick pets.
Target ‘Really Struggling’ as Sales Miss the Mark
The retail giant reports another slump ahead of the holiday season.
YC-backed Poly relaunches as a cloud-hosted file storage with AI search
Poly’s cloud based file storage system with AI-powered search lets you search through text, images, audio, and video.
Ignore These 6 Growth Strategies and Watch Your Business Collapse
Follow these six clear lessons to help you keep your business successful.