Hightouch reaches $100M ARR fueled by marketing tools powered by AI
The startup says it grew its ARR by $70 million in just 20 months after launching an AI agent platform for marketers.
The Pentagon taps Elon Musk and Palmer Luckey to help decide what the military should do next
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth just launched a 120-day study on the future of warfare, led by Elon Musk, Palmer Luckey, and Newt Gingrich, and while it makes sense given their ties to the administration, critics could point out that Musk’s and Luckey’s companies already sell the kinds of technology the study is likely to recommend.
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LinkedIn data shows AI isn’t to blame for hiring decline… yet
LinkedIn says hiring is down 20% since 2022, but blames higher interest rates — not AI — for the slowdown.
Feds will require data centers to show their power bills
In a first, the U.S. Energy Information Agency said it will require data centers to disclose details of their energy use.
AI learning app Gizmo levels up with 13M users and a $22M investment
Gizmo, an AI-powered learning platform, has attracted more than 13 million users and just secured $22 million in Series A funding.
Can AI judge journalism? A Thiel-backed startup says yes, even if it risks chilling whistleblowers
Objection, a Thiel-backed startup, aims to use AI to judge journalism, letting users pay to challenge stories. Critics warn it could chill whistleblowers and reshape how media accountability works.
Don’t Manage Every Task Manually — Here’s How You Can Use AI to Outdo Your Competitors in Half the Time
Here’s how to build AI-driven systems for sustainable growth and high-stakes execution.
Google rolls out a native Gemini app for Mac
You can share anything on their screen with Gemini to get help with what they’re looking at in the moment, including local files
If I Had to Start Over in 2026, Here’s Exactly How I’d Build a Small Business
Experience teaches lessons you just can’t learn in business school, and I’ve spent 20 years building a company that has grown sustainably, profitably and resiliently. If I had to start over, here are the lessons I wouldn’t leave behind.
Coca-Cola Exec Says Work-Life Balance is a ‘Weird’ Term — Here’s How He Thinks About Career Success
Coca-Cola executive chairman James Quincey sees success less as a grand plan and more as “survival” over many roles.
Windows 11 Pro is Now Less Than $15
Upgrade your OS and your productivity.