The biggest AI stories of the year (so far)
The AI industry is constantly churning out news, like major acquisitions, indie developer successes, public outcry, and existentially dangerous contract negotiations.
Sam Altman’s project World looks to scale its human verification empire. First stop: Tinder.
World, which has raised eyebrows (but also a lot of interest) with its Orb-centered anonymous verification project, is looking to expand its influence via a bevy of new partnerships.
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Travis Kalanick launches a new company called Atoms focused on robotics
Kalanick’s existing ghost kitchen company CloudKitchens will be rolled into Atoms, which also wants to get into mining and transport.
Trying to Build Brand Recognition? Here’s a Shortcut You’ll Wish You’d Known Sooner.
There is a specific feeling you get when you land on a brand experience that has been thoughtfully directed.
Financial Statements Assume Human Customers. What Happens When AI Agents Drive Your Revenue?
The gap between what companies report and what investors need to know is widening.
How AI Can Remove the Decision Drag That’s Slowing Your Company Down
When used correctly, AI clears noise so leaders can apply judgment faster and with greater precision.
Do Chatbots Fill You With Rage? This Startup Will Pay You $100 an Hour to ‘Bully’ AI.
The one-time gig doesn’t require a computer science background or AI credentials — just “rage” when an AI chatbot gets things wrong.
Ditch Adobe’s Pricey Subscription and Own a Lifetime PDF Editor for $39.99
This PDF editor offers entrepreneurs a smarter way to handle business documents for one-time payment.
These Marketing Trends Are Helping Small Businesses Get Ahead in 2026
The classic marketing funnel is broken. As a co-founder of a major marketing firm, here’s what I’m seeing work in 2026.
The wild six weeks for NanoClaw’s creator that led to a deal with Docker
Gavriel Cohen is living an open source developer’s dream as his project has achieved acclaim and a partnership with Docker in a matter of weeks.
Spotify will let you edit your Taste Profile to control your recommendations
When you edit your Taste Profile, you’ll impact your personalized playlists like Discover Weekly, recommendations, and Wrapped.