Companies are scrambling to stop employees from maxing out AI budgets with small tasks
The tokenmaxxing era was brief. We now appear to be entering the era of token rationing.
The Download: climate tech companies to watch and AI’s discovery problem
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. Coming soon: our 2026 list of Climate Tech Companies to Watch With the planet nearing 1.5 °C of warming, climate policies being unraveled, and Big Tech backpedaling on its climate ambitions,…
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Here’s why Slate changed the battery in its cheap EV truck
While there was probably a moment when Slate’s leadership had to green-light the switch from one battery type to another, the momentum toward that decision had been building for years.
Target’s Strategy Will Rise or Fall on the 2% Difference
The retailer’s turnaround won’t be decided by the boldness of its strategy, but by whether thousands of daily decisions point the same direction.
These Are the 5 Biggest Mistakes Amazon Sellers Make When Choosing a Product to Sell
Most Amazon sellers don’t fail at fulfillment or customer service. They fail at product selection. Here are the most common product research mistakes, why they happen, and how to avoid them before a single dollar of inventory is committed.
Is Your Business Built to Last, or Just Built to Impress? Here’s the Trap Many Entrepreneurs Fall Into — and How to Escape It.
Here’s what entrepreneurs need to know about the difference between admiration and endurance.
Why AI Is Changing How Services Compete For Customers
More consumers are turning to AI and search engines to find the best deals in seconds. As competition among LLC providers heats up, personalized coupons are becoming a smarter way to attract new customers.
Facebook rolls out an AI companion app for creators
The new app, which is currently being tested with select creators, will have Facebook’s recently-launched AI creator assistant built into it.
Deezer says its new feature lets fans remix songs with artist consent
Global music streaming service Deezer is taking a contrarian approach to AI, even as it adds a feature that lets fans remix songs.
Agility Robotics plans to go public via SPAC in a $2.5B deal
Agility Robotics, the humanoid robotics startup that spun out of Oregon State University in 2015, expects to generate $620 million in proceeds.
NTSB launches probe into fatal Texas Tesla crash
The safety board, known for its thorough investigations, is probing the crash alongside the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.