OpenAI’s Sora was the creepiest app on your phone — now it’s shutting down
Though the underlying Sora 2 video- and audio-generation model is scarily impressive, there was not sustained interest in an AI-only social feed.
The Download: a censorship conspiracy theory and the first virus created by AI
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. How ideas of a vast censorship network moved from the online fringe to Trump policy For years, narratives about a “censorship-industrial complex” spread in right-wing circles. The theory claimed that, under…
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Accel, Prosus pick six ‘off-the-map’ startups for inaugural India cohort
The six startups were selected from over 2,000 applications and will receive $500,000 to $2 million each.
Kentucky woman rejects $26 million offer to turn her farm into a data center
A “major artificial intelligence company” reportedly offered a Kentucky women $26 million to build a data center on their farm.
This Is the Year AI Will Stop Assisting and Start Leading — Plus 2 Other Ways It Will Transform the Workplace
The companies that see the most success with AI this year won’t be the ones with the most AI tools.
Anthropic hands Claude Code more control, but keeps it on a leash
Anthropic’s new auto mode for Claude Code lets AI execute tasks with fewer approvals, reflecting a broader shift toward more autonomous tools that balance speed with safety through built-in safeguards.
Spotify tests new tool to stop AI slop from being attributed to real artists
The idea behind the new tool is to give artists more control over which tracks are associated with their name on Spotify.
I’m a History Buff Who Started a Unique Side Hustle. It Surpassed $1M a Year and Landed On ‘Shark Tank.’
A letter written by President Abraham Lincoln inspired Ari Siegel’s business.
5 Workforce Metrics That Reveal If Your Business Growth Is Actually Sustainable
For businesses looking to scale sustainably, founders should focus on time and pay data. Here’s why.
How to Build the Systems and Teams Your Business Needs to Scale Successfully
Learn why building scalable systems and empowering the right teams can help entrepreneurs avoid growing pains and set their businesses up for long-term success.
If You’re a Young Entrepreneur, Here Are 3 Lessons You Can’t Afford to Miss
After 15 years in business, here are my three biggest pieces of advice for young founders.