Particle’s AI news app listens to podcasts for interesting clips so you you don’t have to
AI news app Particle can now pull in key moments from podcasts, letting readers instantly play short, relevant clips alongside related stories.
The Download: OpenAI is building a fully automated researcher, and a psychedelic trial blind spot
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. OpenAI is throwing everything into building a fully automated researcher OpenAI has a new grand challenge: building an AI researcher—a fully automated agent-based system capable of tackling large, complex problems by…
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Spotify rolls out AI-powered Prompted Playlists to the U.K. and other markets
Spotify continues to test its AI-powered “Prompted Playlists” feature, now rolling out the tool to Premium subscribers in the U.K., Ireland, Australia, and Sweden.
Your Car Might Be a Snitch—and It’s Costing You Hundreds More in Insurance
About 90% of new cars collect data on driving behavior and sell it to third parties like insurance companies—often without drivers realizing they agreed to it.
Finnish quantum unicorn IQM set to go public
Finnish unicorn IQM plans to go public via a special purpose acquisition company (SPAC) valuing the company at approximately $1.8 billion — joining the growing cohort of quantum computing companies listed on U.S. stock markets.
While Many Companies Fire Workers Over AI, Walmart Is Doing the Opposite—Training 1.6 Million Employees to Use It
Walmart’s chief people officer called it “unfortunate” when companies use AI to replace workers instead of training them for what’s ahead.
He’s the Only Black Lead Producer on Broadway — and His Shows Have Grossed Over $100 Million. Here’s His Secret to Success.
With shows starring Denzel Washington and Taraji P. Henson, Brian Anthony Moreland shares how he makes big things happen on the stage.
This Luxury Gym Charges $40,000 a Year for an Exclusive Membership — Here’s Why 1,000 People Are Still on the Waitlist
The high-end membership is more of a full-service wellness program than a standard gym pass.
VPN flaws allowed Chinese hackers to compromise dozens of Ivanti customers, says report
Chinese hackers allegedly broke into the network of an Ivanti subsidiary in 2021. The hackers exploited a backdoor in its VPN product, which allowed the hackers to gain access to 119 other unnamed organizations.
This Mom’s Side Hustle Solved a ‘Severe’ Problem for Her Son — And Made $400K in Month 1: ‘We’re Seeing Insane Growth’
Jessica Davidoff, 43, developed a tasty product that everyone “fell in love with.”
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