Waymo to begin testing in Chicago and Charlotte
Waymo this week will begin mapping and collecting data in Chicago and Charlotte. The move comes as Waymo announces it is currently operating its robotaxis fully autonomously in 10 US cities.
The Download: engineered microbes for crops, and OpenAI’s culture problem
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Starting a one-person business with minimal expenses is possible by using existing skills, keeping costs low and focusing on early revenue instead of scale or polish.
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OpenAI COO says ads will be ‘an iterative process’
OpenAI introduced ads to ChatGPT earlier this month
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The delivery giant acquired SevenRooms to compete with the industry leader that controls reservations for 60,000 restaurants.
OpenClaw creator’s advice to AI builders is to be more playful and allow yourself time to improve
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60% of American Teens Say AI Cheating Is Now ‘Normal’ at Their School
The latest Pew study reveals that nearly six in ten teenagers report that classmates routinely cheat with AI tools.
How to Balance Passion and Practicality When Exploring a Business Opportunity
Passion can work for or against you in a business model. Your goal? Make it work for you.
Uber CEO Says He Expects Employees to Answer His Emails on Weekends ‘Immediately’ — or Else Risk Getting ‘Pushed Out’
It doesn’t matter if you’re studying computer science or literature — there’s one skill that Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi prioritizes above the rest.