AI’s ‘boys’ club’ could widen the wealth gap for women, says Rana el Kaliouby
AI investor Rana el Kaliouby warns that if women are shut out of AI funding and leadership, the consequences will be grim.
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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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Oura enters India’s smart ring market with the Ring 4
Finnish smart ring maker Oura is finally launching in India, taking on local rivals such as Ultrahuman in a relatively young smart ring market that is becoming price-sensitive thanks to an influx of low-cost options.
Apple Finally Updates AirPods Max After 5 Years. Are They Worth the Wait?
AirPods Max 2 start at $549 and include better noise cancellation and several new AI-powered features.
World launches tool to verify humans behind AI shopping agents
As AI agents take the reins for online shoppers, Sam Altman’s unconventional startup is looking to expand its verification offerings to support agentic commerce.
Are We Really Saving the Planet with ‘Organic Cotton’ T‑Shirts Still Smothered in Plastic?
The current system is designed for convenience, not conscience.
Nvidia Says AI Chip Orders Could Hit At Least $1 Trillion by 2027. Here’s Why Demand Keeps Climbing.
CEO Jensen Huang made the projection at Nvidia’s annual developer conference, doubling the company’s previous $500 billion estimate.
Stop Chasing New Customers. Here’s How to Keep the Ones You Already Won
Small businesses are always looking for ways to reduce friction for existing customers. AI-powered automation can help.
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Niv-AI exits stealth to wring more power performance out of GPUs
The company raised $12 million in seed funding to measure and manage GPU power surges.
H&M wants to make clothing from CO2 using this startup’s tech
Rubi has developed an enzymatic process to turn carbon dioxide into cellulose that’s ready to be spun into lyocell or viscose.