Digg lays off staff and shuts down app as company retools
Digg laid off a significant number of staff and shut down its app, but says it’s not giving up on the startup.
The Download: engineered microbes for crops, and OpenAI’s culture problem
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 engineered microbes could help feed the world’s crops Fertilizer is crucial for the global food supply, but making it uses a lot of energy and produces a lot of emissions.…
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Nyne, founded by a father-son duo, gives AI agents the human context they’re missing
The data infrastructure startup raised $5.3 million in seed funding led by Wischoff Ventures and South Park Commons
The 6 Leadership Behaviors That Quietly Kill AI Momentum and How to Replace Them
Discover six common executive behaviors that consistently derail AI adoption, even when budgets, tools and talent are in place.
His $5,000-a-Day Side Hustle Started With Just 10 Hours of Work Per Week And an AI Tool Anyone Can Use. Now It’s on Track for $3 Million This Year.
Bar Bruhis and Brian Gallagher reimagined a pantry staple.
Facebook makes it easier for creators to report impersonators
Facebook is making it easier for creators to report impersonators while tightening rules around reposts and other unoriginal content.
Calm, Steady Leadership Is a Competitive Advantage. Here’s Why Presence Beats Pressure in the Long Run.
The growth mindset might serve businesses well for now, but here’s what actually works in the long run.
Steven Spielberg says he’s ‘never used AI’ in any of his films
At SXSW, Steven Spielberg said AI has uses in many fields, but not when it comes to replacing creative people in film and TV writing.
The biggest AI stories of the year (so far)
The AI industry is constantly churning out news, like major acquisitions, indie developer successes, public outcry, and existentially dangerous contract negotiations.
Travis Kalanick launches a new company called Atoms focused on robotics
Kalanick’s existing ghost kitchen company CloudKitchens will be rolled into Atoms, which also wants to get into mining and transport.
Trying to Build Brand Recognition? Here’s a Shortcut You’ll Wish You’d Known Sooner.
There is a specific feeling you get when you land on a brand experience that has been thoughtfully directed.