Trump EPA reportedly seeks to revoke landmark air pollution rule
EPA administrator Lee Zeldin is reportedly expected to repeal the 2009 “endangerment finding” that underpins U.S. climate regulatory efforts.
Debates over AI consciousness are a trap
“Runaway” AI, “rogue” agents, and “autonomous” actors—the current rhetoric would have you believe that AI agents are not only awake and aware, but angry at their creators. Prominent tech leaders such as Demis Hassabis, Dario Amodei, and Sam Altman push for regulation of these seemingly “superhuman” systems, while a separate faction, led by policy organizations…
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A Disaster Derailed His Career — But Taught Him the 1 Thing That All Successful People Know
When Michael Palmer took over a beloved California dessert brand, he leaned on a simple approach most successful people already know.
Elon Musk Says SpaceX Is Pivoting to Build a ‘Self-Growing City’ on the Moon
The billionaire announced that the moon is the “overriding priority” for securing civilization’s future, despite his long-standing focus on Mars colonization.
The Quiet Crisis Many Entrepreneurs Face But Rarely Talk About
Entrepreneurship rewards independence and resilience; but over time, it can quietly isolate even the most successful founders.
Hauler Hero collects $16M for its AI waste management software
Hauler Hero has seen its customer base, revenue, and head count double since the company raised its seed round in 2024.
India orders social media platforms to take down deepfakes faster
India’s new rules take effect February 20, tightening deepfake oversight and shrinking takedown windows to as little as two hours.
Former GitHub CEO raises record $60M dev tool seed round at $300M valuation
Thomas Dohmke’s new startup offers an AI system to allow developers to better manage all the code AI agents produce.
Are Your Leadership Retreats Secretly Boring? Take These Simple Steps to Make Yours More Engaging
Too many leadership retreats miss the mark. Here’s how to design an offsite that truly engages leaders, sparks transformation and drives real business results.
Spotify hits a record 751M monthly users thanks to Wrapped, new free features
Spotify credited a successful Wrapped campaign and new features in its free tier for its rapid user growth
Primary Ventures raises healthy $625M Fund V to focus on seed investing
Primary Ventures has closed a $625 million fund focused on seed investing nationwide. It’s a sizeable accomplishment for a seed-stage VC firm.