The haves and have nots of the AI gold rush
The vibes around the current AI boom aren’t great, even in the tech industry.
Disney’s first CTO led an AI startup it once accused of copying its characters
The former CEO of Character.AI, which Disney previously sent a cease-and-desist letter to, will serve as the company’s first-ever chief technology officer.
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Marketing operating system Nectar Social raises $30M Series A led by Menlo
AI-powered marketing platform Nectar Social announced Thursday that it raised a $30 million Series A round led by Menlo Ventures and its Anthology Fund, which was created alongside Anthropic.
Research repository ArXiv will ban authors for a year if they let AI do all the work
ArXiv is doing more to crack down on the careless use of large language models in scientific papers.
The offline desk gadget that actually got me to sit up straight
Deep Care’s $350 device is pricy, but it runs offline and helps you improve your posture and movement habits
OpenAI co-founder Greg Brockman reportedly takes charge of product strategy
OpenAI’s latest shakeup comes as the company reportedly plans to combine ChatGPT and its programming product Codex.
$60B AI chip darling Cerebras almost died early on, burning $8M a month
Cerebras Systems was 2026’s biggest tech IPO so far. But years ago, it burned through hundreds of millions working on a chip many believed impossible.
Users turn to jailbreaking their older Kindles as Amazon ends support
It may be possible to jailbreak an older, end-of-support Kindle and continue adding books to it. But doing so carries risks.
7 AI Tools to Build a One-Person Business in One Weekend (No Staff, No Code)
Smart systems to help solopreneurs scale fast.
How Great Leaders Build Accountability Without Micromanaging Their Teams
Strong leadership isn’t about tighter control—it’s about creating clear systems, defined ownership and measurable outcomes that empower teams to perform at a higher level with confidence and autonomy.
How Elite Entrepreneurs Optimize Their Investment Strategy To Avoid Leaving Money On The Table
From strategic asset placement to retirement withdrawal planning, tax-efficient investing strategies can help entrepreneurs preserve significantly more wealth over the long term.