Rex Salisbury’s Cambrian Ventures raises new fund, bucking fintech slowdown
Spurred by the performance of its first fund, Cambrian Ventures’ $20 million second fund will continue the firm’s thesis of focusing on fintech startups.
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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These four charts show where AI companies could go next in the US
No one knows exactly how AI will transform our communities, workplaces, and society as a whole. Because it’s hard to predict the impact AI will have on jobs, many workers and local governments are left trying to read the tea leaves to understand how to prepare and adapt. A new interactive report released today by…
Every Successful Business Has Bad Reviews — Even Mine. Here’s How I Tackle Negative Feedback.
What happens when a negative online review shows up like a dark cloud on a sunny day? Here’s a blueprint for bouncing back, strategically and emotionally, from the sting of bad feedback online.
How to Build Endless Passive Income With This Simple Online Hustle
Autopilot stores aren’t just income streams. They are passports to freedom, flexibility and finally working and living on your own terms.
Meet the cement transport ship that makes cement ingredients while sailing
London-based Seabound has developed a carbon capture system that transforms CO2 from a ship’s engine into limestone, which Heidelberg Materials will use to make cement.
UK retail giant Co-op confirms hackers stole all 6.5 million customer records
The hackers stole the company’s member list, which included customer names, addresses, and contact information.
A BJ’s Membership Can Help Entrepreneurs Save Time and Money
Purchasing office supplies is easy and affordable with this $15, 1-year BJ’s membership deal.
Networking Is the Most Underrated Business Skill. Here’s How to Get It Right.
Technical skills matter, but relationships are what move the needle. Here’s how to build a network that actually works.
Meta reportedly scores two more high-profile OpenAI researchers
OpenAI researcher Jason Wei will reportedly join Meta’s new Superintelligence Lab. Another team member, Hyung Won Chung, might also join Meta, as the company works to catch up to rivals in the AGI race.
The Download: Veo 3’s subtitles problem, and the future of our planet’s resources
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. Google’s generative video model Veo 3 has a subtitles problem As soon as Google launched its latest video-generating AI model at the end of May, creatives rushed to put it through its paces.…