What Founding a Company in a High-Scrutiny Industry Taught Me About Decision-Making
Every decision you make gets tested eventually.
Obama urges Democrats to have a ‘clear plan’ for AI safeguards
Obama recently said that Democrats need to make artificial intelligence one of their “central agendas” and “have a very clear plan” to address concerns around the technology’s economic impact and safety.
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Apple TV is raising its subscription prices again
Now, Apple TV subscriptions will cost $14.99 per month, up from its previous price of $12.99 per month.
Uber Just Green Lit Live Video for Teen Rides. Parents Can Watch, But Uber Can’t.
The new feature lets parents check in on their teen’s ride in real time. Uber says the footage is encrypted and deleted after two weeks.
One Franchisee Said He’d ‘Die With His Locations’ — Here’s Why Yogurtland Operators Refuse to Cash Out
The frozen yogurt chain’s stores pull in close to $1 million a year each, and its franchise owners keep renewing.
This Company Was Hacked by Rogue OpenAI Agents. Now Nvidia Wants to Buy It for $12.9 Billion.
Hugging Face is the open-source AI platform whose security got breached by an OpenAI model earlier this summer.
a16z creates a $1.1B ‘Machine Age’ fund to ‘accelerate the physical buildout of AI’
The firm, known for its focus on software, is going to start throwing more money at the hardware behind AI.
The Download: a secretive antiaging drug and joining virtual power plants
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. A startup claims it’s found a drug to make your blood young —Antonio Regalado I knew I’d officially become a “longevity influencer” when a company called Generation Lab offered me the…
Anthropic gets its first court win over the Pentagon’s supply chain risk label
A federal judge ruled the Trump administration illegally labeled Anthropic a supply chain risk, handing the AI company a victory as its second Pentagon lawsuit continues in Washington.
Meta executive leaves for OpenAI as the social media giant faces growing scrutiny in India
Sandhya Devanathan will oversee some OpenAI operations across Southeast Asia and Australia in her new role.
As electric two-wheelers gain a foothold, Belgian startup Any bets on cargo space
Launched by Belgian startup Any, LUV1 is a modular electric motorcycle with 120 liters of cargo space that can be used to carry bags, work equipment, or even pets.