Thinking Machines Lab inks massive compute deal with Nvidia
The multi-year deal involves at least a gigawatt of compute power and also includes a strategic investment from Nvidia
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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Instagram Has the Cheat Code For Supercharging Your Personal Brand — Here’s How
Instagram collaborations are a game-changer for personal branding. By teaming up with others in your niche, you can showcase your expertise, expand your reach and even boost your visibility on Google.
Apple Has to Postpone Its Smart Home Display Because Siri Still Isn’t Ready
The device was originally planned for spring 2025 but keeps getting pushed back due to AI issues.
Google gives in to users’ complaints over AI-powered ‘Ask Photos’ search feature
The option appears on the Google Photos Search screen and lets users pick which experience they want.
When Steve Jobs Stepped Down From Apple, He Advised Tim Cook to Never Ask Himself This One Question
Cook said that Apple’s contentious meetings date back to “the creation of the company.”
When Health Gurus Fail, How Do You Know Who to Trust?
At a time of fallen gurus and growing distrust in wellness. Health is wealth, and that wealth is currently at risk.
Legora reaches $5.55 billion valuation as AI legaltech boom endures
Legora, an AI platform for lawyers, is now valued at $5.55 billion following a $550 million Series D led by Accel to fuel its growth in the U.S.
Meta acquired Moltbook, the AI agent social network that went viral because of fake posts
Meta says that Moltbook’s approach to “connecting agents through an always-on-directory” is novel.
How Pokémon Go is helping robots deliver pizza on time
Pokémon Go was the world’s first augmented-reality megahit. Released in 2016 by the Google spinout Niantic, the AR twist on the juggernaut Pokémon franchise fast became a global phenomenon. From Chicago to Oslo to Enoshima, players hit the streets in the urgent hope of catching a Jigglypuff or a Squirtle or (with a huge amount…
YouTube expands AI deepfake detection for politicians, government officials, and journalists
YouTube’s AI deepfake detection tool is becoming available to politicians, journalists, and officials, letting them flag unauthorized likenesses for removal.