ChatGPT can now virtually try on clothes for you
OpenAI is rolling out new shopping features for ChatGPT that let users virtually try on clothing and accessories using their own photos and save products they like to a Favorites library.
The Download: failed social media bans, and extending pets’ lives
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. Kids are outsmarting social media bans. That’s not a problem we need to solve. —Michal Luria, Aliya Bhatia, and Danah Boyd Social media bans are stacking up. In July, France joined…
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Google thinks SpaceX’s Starship has to launch 1,600 times before space data centers get off the ground
Google launched its first advanced chip into orbit to pave the way for space data centers.
Workers Are Managing AI Bots — Without Getting Manager Pay
A new report reveals that more workers than ever are managing AI bots without a raise or title change.
Has Your Growth Stalled? More Marketing May Not Be the Answer. Here’s Where to Look Instead.
When growth stalls, most entrepreneurs assume they need more marketing. But often the root problem isn’t visibility. It’s clear positioning.
World’s first enhanced geothermal power plant completed in just 23 months
Fervo Energy completed its first power plant in less than two years. The next phases promise to connect to the grid even quicker.
Unexpected Accidents Can Cost Your Business More Than You Think. Here’s How to Limit the Damage and Recover Quickly.
Here’s how legal preparedness can help your business recover from unexpected accidents.
OpenAI cuts ties with three safety researchers, WSJ reports
OpenAI has parted ways with three safety researchers after an internal investigation found they mishandled sensitive company information, report says.
Opus 5.5 loves to tell you ‘this matters’ (and other AI writing tells)
Opus 5.5’s biggest tell is the word “dependable,” which pops up 23 times more often than in human samples.
How Young AI Founders Win Patents, Pilots and Press Before Their First Funding Round — and How You Can Copy Their Playbook
The youngest founders in AI can’t lean on a track record, so they build proof instead. Their four-move playbook works at any age.
Raising Your Prices Can Help You Fight Rising Customer Acquisition Costs (But Only If You’re Careful)
Acquiring new customers costs more than ever. But you can only raise your prices if the value you’re offering is clear.