Should You Use Controlled Leaks in Your PR and Media Strategy?
A PR pro’s take on the advantages and disadvantages of using the strategic tool of the controlled leak and how to do so responsibly so it doesn’t backfire on you.
The Download: why AI’s latest breakthroughs and fears may be more hype than reality
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. Don’t be fooled by this summer of AI hype —Timnit Gebru, executive director of the Distributed AI Research Institute (DAIR), and Emily M. Bender, professor of linguistics at the University of…
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She Praised AI in Her Graduation Speech — And The Crowd’s Reaction Caught Her Off Guard: ‘What Happened?’
The crowd’s response reflects wider anxiety that AI will replace human jobs, especially among young people entering a tough labor market.
What Building Both a Services Firm and SaaS Taught Me About Business
Building both a services firm and SaaS products taught me the real edge isn’t choosing — it’s combining cash flow, customer insight and scalable software.
NFL Superstar George Kittle and His Wife Claire Kittle Reveal Their Playbook for Long-Term Success (And the Power of Having a Secret Reset Button)
George and Claire Kittle sit down to talk about what it takes to keep pushing the ball forward when obstacles big and small get in your way.
This is what some the world’s largest banks of malware look like stacked as hard drives
What would some of the world’s largest repositories of malware look like if they were stacked as hard drives, one on top of the other?
Geothermal startup Fervo Energy pops 33% in IPO debut fueled by AI data center demand
Fervo Energy’s IPO was upsized several times after potential investors asked why the enhanced geothermal startup wasn’t raising more money.
X launches a History tab for bookmarks, likes, videos, and articles
X’s new History tab combines bookmarks, likes, watched videos, and read articles into a single place, expanding the app’s role as a save-it-for-later tool.
Instagram’s new ‘Instants’ feature combines elements from Snapchat and BeReal
The feature lets users share disappearing photos with their Close Friends or mutual followers that can be viewed only once and remain available for 24 hours.
Rivian spinoff Mind Robotics raises another $400M
Mind Robotics, which was first revealed in late 2025, has now raised more than $1 billion to date.
Who trusts Sam Altman?
“I believe I am an honest and trustworthy business person,” Altman testified in federal court.