Kleiner Perkins-backed voice AI startup Keplar aims to replace traditional market research
The two-year-old startup raised a $3.2 million seed round led by Kleiner Perkins.
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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Meet Macroscope: an AI tool for understanding your code base, fixing bugs
On Wednesday, former Twitter head of product Kayvon Beykpour announced the launch of Macroscope, an AI system aimed at developers and product leaders that summarizes updates to a codebase and catches bugs, among other things.
China tells its tech companies they can’t buy AI chips from Nivida
After strongly discouraging tech companies from buying Nivdia’s AI chips in August, the country is now banning the practice outright.
AI Is Quietly Writing Your Résumé — and One Tool Could Misrepresent Your Reputation if You Don’t Take Control
AI assistants like Microsoft Copilot are already rewriting your professional reputation — here’s how to take control of your “AI Résumé” before it costs you opportunities.
The Federal Reserve Cut Interest Rates For the First Time This Year. Here’s What It Means For Credit Cards and Mortgage Rates.
Officials indicated there could be two more cuts before the end of the year.
The iPhone Air’s real breakthrough is its battery
Apple’s slimmest iPhone uses a “revolutionary” battery design that allows the cell to fill more space within the device, boosting overall energy storage.
How to Create a 1-Word Business Plan That Cuts Through Complexity and Drives Results
Entrepreneurs can replace complexity with a one-word business plan — a simple, powerful theme that aligns their vision, motivates their team and drives results all year long.
I Pushed Through Brain Fog for Years Before Discovering the Power of Root-Cause Clarity
Brain fog and fatigue aren’t just signs of stress. For executives, they can be early warnings of hidden obstacles eroding focus, energy and leadership capacity.
Healthcare Data Breaches Hit Millions Last Year Alone — Here’s What Founders Must Do Now
Founders, it’s time to rethink the health data economy.
The Federal Reserve Is Expected to Cut Interest Rates Today. Here’s What It Means For Your Wallet.
A rate cut would be the first change to federal interest rates this year.