How I Built a Multi-Unit Franchise Operation Without Leaving My Day Job
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The Download: OpenAI’s US military deal, and Grok’s CSAM lawsuit
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. Where OpenAI’s technology could show up in Iran OpenAI has controversially agreed to give the Pentagon access to its AI. But where exactly could its tech show up, and which applications…
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‘Removing Layers of Management’: Microsoft Is Laying Off Another 9,000 Employees. Here’s What We Know.
The layoffs are expected to affect multiple teams, divisions, and locations, including Xbox and games.
I Build My Entire Year Around One Word — Here’s Why You Should Too
This is how I use one word to lead better, live sharper and stay focused. This is why you should try it next year.
India’s Max Financial says hacker accessed customer data from its insurance unit
The insurance giant is one of the largest insurers in India.
Perplexity launches a $200 monthly subscription plan
The plan, Perplexity Max, offers unlimited access to various services and priority access to its services using the latest LLM models.
TikTok lays off more employees working on TikTok Shop US
TikTok Shop US is conducting its third round of layoffs in as many months.
Terra CO2 cements $124M Series B to slash concrete’s carbon footprint
Terra CO2 will be using the funding to build a manufacturing facility in the Dallas-Forth Worth metro area.
ChatGPT referrals to news sites are growing, but not enough to offset search declines
Not surprisingly, organic traffic has also declined, dropping from over 2.3 billion visits at its peak in mid-2024 to now under 1.7 billion.
Today’s Top CEOs Share These 4 Traits
The meaning of leadership has evolved as the business landscape has shifted in recent years. Here are the four traits shared by today’s most successful CEOs.
I Got a Prenup to Protect My Business and My Marriage — Here’s Why You Should Too
Get a prenup to protect your business, stay in control of its assets and income, and secure long-term financial clarity and peace of mind.