Gas power plants approved for Meta’s $10B data center, and not everyone is happy
Meta’s massive data center will draw power from three gas-fired power plants producing 2.25 gigawatts.
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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Elon Musk’s X may finally settle $500M severance lawsuit
Elon Musk’s X is settling a severance lawsuit with former Twitter employees.
AI Will Define Your Brand If You Don’t — Here’s How to Take Control
Founders need to own their brand story now more than ever, especially with AI shaping what customers see.
A Big 4 Firm Is Cutting Back on Entry-Level Hiring, According to a Leaked Slideshow
PwC’s acceptance rate is already notoriously low, hovering around 5% for internships and 2.5% for full-time roles.
Why Today’s AI Isn’t Truly Intelligent — and What It Will Take to Get There
Today’s AI lacks true intelligence because it is built on outdated, biased and often unlicensed data that cannot replicate human reasoning.
How Labubu Outsold Barbie and Hot Wheels — and Will Help Parent Company Pop Mart Earn $4 Billion This Year
You’ve most likely seen a Labubu, a plush toy that looks like a monster, hanging from a handbag or belt. Next, it will be on cell phones.
Cart Abandonment Is Costing You Customers — Here’s How to Stop It
Small, targeted fixes in the customer journey — like building trust upfront, reducing friction and automating steps — can cut abandonment and boost conversion rates without a full redesign.
Struggling fusion power company General Fusion gets $22M lifeline from investors
General Fusion pleaded for new funding in May after it laid off 25% of its staff. The new round buys it precious months to pursue its scientific milestones.
Microsoft AI chief says it’s ‘dangerous’ to study AI consciousness
As AI chatbots surge in popularity, Mustafa Suleyman argues that it’s dangerous to consider how these systems could be conscious.
Why Every Entrepreneur Needs an Exit Mindset from Day One — and How I Learned This the Hard Way
Here’s why entrepreneurs must build their businesses with the end in mind.