Steve Ballmer blasts founder he backed who pleaded guilty to fraud: ‘I was duped and feel silly’
Steve Ballmer wrote a fiery letter in the sentencing of disgraced founder Joseph Sanberg documenting all the harm that’s befalling him as an investor.
Debates over AI consciousness are a trap
“Runaway” AI, “rogue” agents, and “autonomous” actors—the current rhetoric would have you believe that AI agents are not only awake and aware, but angry at their creators. Prominent tech leaders such as Demis Hassabis, Dario Amodei, and Sam Altman push for regulation of these seemingly “superhuman” systems, while a separate faction, led by policy organizations…
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Stop Letting Good Ideas Die in the Middle of Your Organization — Fix Bottlenecks and Keep Ideas Moving
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Gross vs. Net Revenue — Know the Difference (or Pay for It Later)
Most business owners obsess over gross revenue, but it’s net revenue that reveals whether you’re actually building something profitable.
Three reasons why DeepSeek’s new model V4 matters
On Friday, Chinese AI firm DeepSeek released a preview of V4, its long-awaited new flagship model. Notably, the model can process much longer prompts than its last generation, thanks to a new design that helps it handle large amounts of text more efficiently. Like DeepSeek’s previous models, V4 is open source, meaning it is available…
Your Patent Will Expire. Here’s What You Need to Do Next to Keep Innovating Legally.
Patents do expire, but smart companies do not rely on a single filing to stay protected. Here’s what you need to know.
AI Can Supercharge Your Marketing — But Only If You Get This 1 Thing Right First
AI is making it easier than ever to create content, but without a clear strategy, more output can lead to weaker results.
Are You an Escapist Leader Ignoring What Your Team Needs Most?
In uncertain times, employees don’t need perfect leaders — they need present, honest and empathetic ones.
Palantir is reportedly helping the IRS investigate financial crimes
The IRS has used Palantir’s software since at least 2018, The Intercept reports.
Cohere acquires, merges with German-based startup to create a ‘transatlantic AI powerhouse’
Cohere, the Canada-based AI company that makes AI tools for businesses in regulated industries, announced Friday it would merge with Aleph Alpha, a German company that also builds AI systems for businesses and governments.
Two college kids raise a $5.1 million pre-seed to build an AI social network in iMessage
Series, a social networking app that’s grown popular on college campuses, announced a $5.1 million pre-seed round from some big names in tech.