Why We Must Break Big Tech’s Stranglehold on Machine Intelligence
Centralized corporate control over the physical and intellectual infrastructure of AI calls for decentralized alternatives to prevent “digital feudalism.”
The Download: OpenAI’s US military deal, and Grok’s CSAM lawsuit
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. Where OpenAI’s technology could show up in Iran OpenAI has controversially agreed to give the Pentagon access to its AI. But where exactly could its tech show up, and which applications…
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Stop Framing It as AI vs. Humans — Start Leading Like Someone Who Knows How to Use Both
AI is efficient, but it isn’t always accurate. To succeed in the age of automation, leaders must pair AI’s speed with distinctly human values.
Jeff Bezos Thinks ‘Millions’ of People Will Live in Space — And Much Sooner Than You Think
Bezos is the founder of rocket company Blue Origin, which has flown over 30 missions.
Meta Llama: Everything you need to know about the open generative AI model
Here’s everything you need to know about Meta’s Llama, from its capabilities and editions to where you can use it. We’ll keep this post updated as Meta releases upgrades and introduces new dev tools to support the model’s use.
Clop hackers caught exploiting Oracle zero-day bug to steal executives’ personal data
Oracle fixes another security flaw that Clop hackers were using to steal sensitive personal information about executives as part of a mass-extortion campaign.
3 Reasons Why a Hiring Pause Is the Best Time to Recruit Top Talent
Navigating an uncertain economy requires a strategic approach to talent acquisition — smart founders know that staying engaged with top candidates is the key to building a resilient team.
A 63-Year-Old Pharmacy Chain Just Closed All of Its Locations
A message was posted to the website over the weekend to alert customers.
Okosix will show its biodegradable plastic at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025
Healthcare has a plastic problem, but Okosix thinks its bio-derived, biodegradable material can replace single-use plastics throughout the industry.
A 19-year-old nabs backing from Google execs for his AI memory startup, Supermemory
19-year-old Dhravya Shah, who is originally from Mumbai, has build a memory layer for AI applications with Google’s AI chief’s backing.
Adobe predicts AI-assisted online shopping to grow 520% during the 2025 U.S. holiday season
AI-assisted online shopping is still booming, new U.S. holiday e-commerce forecast shows.