AI is being used to resurrect the voices of dead pilots
People used AI on a spectrogram image of cockpit recordings to reconstruct them, forcing the NTSB to temporarily block access to its docket system.
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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SpaceX launches Starship V3 for the first time, but loses booster on return
The company had a mostly successful first launch of its upgraded Starship V3, which it needs to power its many ambitious goals in the years to come.
Blue Origin cleared to fly New Glenn mega-rocket after April mishap
Jeff Bezos’ rocket company confirmed an engine failure led to the loss of an AST SpaceMobile satellite last month, but offered little detail.
5 Lessons I’ve Learned From Resilient Companies Before Crisis Strikes
Every business will face disruption — companies that prepare early by building adaptable systems, strengthening leadership depthi and responding quickly to change are the ones that outperform when conditions get tough.
The Invisible Barriers That Are Sabotaging Your Company’s Scalability
Learn how small frictions slow your company’s growth — and how you can remove unnecessary barriers to scale more effectively.
Google goes for the glitter with disco-ball icons: ‘Are y’all sure you still want this?’
You can now disco ball-ify your entire Pixel homescreen, says Google.
AI Is Describing Your Company Behind Your Back — Is It Being Honest?
AI engines are explaining your company before buyers click your site, read your pitch deck or talk to sales. If that answer is vague, outdated or missing, that is now your real first impression.
Why This Veteran Founder Put Out a Music Video, Not a Discount Code, This Memorial Day
Mat Best opens up about the loss, discipline, and sense of mission behind Black Rifle Coffee’s new “Folded Flag” video—and what entrepreneurs can learn from building a brand with grit and purpose.
I Saw a $40M Revenue Business Say No to a Peak Exit — and Watched Its Valuation Get Cut in Half After “One More Year.” Here’s How to Get Timing Right
Every company has a moment when it’s most valuable. The question is whether you’ll recognize it or watch it pass. Timing is 50% of the value.
How VCs and founders use inflated ‘ARR’ to crown AI startups
Some AI startups are stretching traditional revenue metrics when talking about progress publicly. And their investors are fully aware.