Notion Capital raises $130M growth fund to tackle Europe’s follow-on gap
The growth fund is nearly twice the size of its previous one.
Roundtables: Can AI Learn to Understand the World?
Listen to the session or watch below AI companies want to build systems that understand the external world and overcome the limitations of LLMs. Recent developments have brought world models to the forefront of the AI discussion. Watch a conversation with editor in chief Mat Honan, senior AI editor Will Douglas Heaven, and AI reporter…
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How to Maximize Savings During Prime Big Deal Days
On October 7–8, Amazon Business customers get exclusive savings and rewards. Here’s how to make the most of the day.
A Fintech Startup Founder Was Just Sentenced to 7 Years in Prison for Defrauding JPMorgan Out of $175 Million
JPMorgan discovered that Charlie Javice had made up millions of fake users.
California Governor Newsom signs landmark AI safety bill SB 53
SB 53 requires large AI labs – including OpenAI, Anthropic, Meta, and Google DeepMind – to be transparent about safety protocols. It also ensures whistleblower protections for employees at those companies.
She’s an Actor About to Be Signed By a Talent Agency. She’s Also AI.
The creators of Tilly Norwood, an “AI actress,” think she can be the “next Natalie Portman.”
Frank founder Charlie Javice sentenced to 7 years in prison for defrauding JPMorgan Chase
The fintech startup had been acquired by JPMorgan Chase in 2021 for $175 million. The bank later accused Frank of lying about its customer base.
AI recruiter Alex raises $17M to automate initial job interviews
The Y Combinator startup, raised a Series A led by Peak XV Partners.
Facebook adds fan challenges, custom badges for creators
These updates show us that Meta wants fans to take Facebook more seriously as a place to engage with creators.
DeepSeek releases ‘sparse attention’ model that cuts API costs in half
Researchers at DeepSeek released a new experimental model designed to have dramatically lower inference costs when used in long-context operations.
Most Companies Stop at Good Service — But the Real Growth Multiplier Is Something Else
Every business is in the hospitality business—because customers don’t just remember what you did, they remember how you made them feel.