David Sacks is done as AI czar — here’s what he’s doing instead
Sacks will be much further from power center in Washington than since the outset of this second Trump administration.
The Download: failed social media bans, and extending pets’ lives
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. Kids are outsmarting social media bans. That’s not a problem we need to solve. —Michal Luria, Aliya Bhatia, and Danah Boyd Social media bans are stacking up. In July, France joined…
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Anthropic wins injunction against Trump administration over Defense Department saga
A federal judge has ordered that the Trump administration rescind recent restrictions it placed on the AI company.
You can now transfer your chats and personal information from other chatbots directly into Gemini
Google is launching “switching tools” that, just as it sounds, will make it easier for users of other chatbots to switch to Gemini.
Wikipedia cracks down on the use of AI in article writing
The site, whose policies are subject to change, has struggled with the issue of AI-generated writing.
At Age 24, He Ditched Becoming a Lawyer to Open a Coffee Shop. Last Year It Brought In $40 Million.
Gregory Zamfotis chose lattes over the law, deciding midway through law school that he wanted to start his own business.
A False Story Can Go Viral in Minutes — Here’s How Smart Leaders Stay Ahead of It
Misinformation spreads because it taps into existing distrust. Leaders who want to protect their reputation must learn to spot early warning signs, pressure-test vulnerabilities and build trust before a false narrative takes hold.
Software Overload Is Real — and It’s Costing You More Than You Think. Here’s How to Break Free.
Learn the hidden cost of too many tools and what actually makes a tech stack effective.
Ignoring This Common Workplace Liability Could Be Your Costliest Business Mistake
Most leaders overlook this workplace risk. Here’s why that’s a mistake you can’t afford to make.
Mastodon is making its decentralized social network easier to use with its latest revamp
Mastodon is redesigning user profiles to simplify the experience and better appeal to mainstream users and organizations.
Netflix confirms it’s raising prices again
The standard plan without ads now costs $19.99 per month, a $2 increase from the previous $17.99 subscription fee, while the premium plan is also going up by $2 and will now cost $26.99 per month.