Bot-detection startup Spur nabs $200M from Insight
Spur Intelligence has raised a $200 million round from Insight Partners for its tech that can identify legit human traffic from bots.
The Download: a censorship conspiracy theory and the first virus created by AI
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. How ideas of a vast censorship network moved from the online fringe to Trump policy For years, narratives about a “censorship-industrial complex” spread in right-wing circles. The theory claimed that, under…
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MCP startup Runlayer accuses Rippling of stealing its product idea
Runlayer is suing Rippling after Rippling evaluated the startup’s MCP gateway product and then opted to build one itself.
Sam Altman is ready to decelerate
His change of position comes after “the first security incident that I have felt very viscerally.”
10 Reasons Every Business Owner Should Start Going Live on YouTube
Live streaming is one of the most effective ways to reach your target audience and build a real, lasting connection with customers.
Ozlo’s Sleepbuds 2 build on Bose’s sleep earbud legacy
Ozlo’s first major update to its sleep earbuds introduces longer battery life, improved connectivity, enhanced audio, and new sleep features as the startup continues the product line once abandoned by Bose.
The robot NASA hired to lift a orbital telescope is tumbling out of control
Katalyst’s LINK spacecraft is tumbling out of control after suffering key component failures.
Waymo, robotaxi operators face fresh scrutiny over emergency response failures
Rep. Kevin Mullin (D-California ) has proposed bill would direct federal regulators to establish minimum national safety standards for autonomous vehicle operators — action that follows a series of incidents in which robotaxis blocked fire trucks and impeded emergency responders.
Major Brands Like Target Are Betting on Creators With Just 500 Followers. Could You Be Next?
Brands are spending more money on creators with small audiences.
78% of Marketers Struggle to Personalize at Scale. Here’s What Works.
I’ve increased revenue by nearly $60 million since 2020. Here’s how we use data, automation and timing to personalize our marketing and drive action.
eBay reaches $56M settlement with e-commerce newsletter writers it terrorized in 2019
The long tail of the eBay cyberstalking scandal has resulted in a nearly $56 million payout.