The 8 worst technology failures of 2024

December 17, 2024

They say you learn more from failure than success. If so, this is the story for you: MIT Technology Review’s annual roll call of the biggest flops, flimflams, and fiascos in all domains of technology. Some of the foul-ups were funny, like the “woke” AI which got Google in trouble after it drew Black Nazis.…

AI’s search for more energy is growing more urgent

December 17, 2024

This story originally appeared in The Algorithm, our weekly newsletter on AI. To get stories like this in your inbox first, sign up here. If you drove by one of the 2,990 data centers in the United States, you’d probably think little more than “Huh, that’s a boring-looking building.” You might not even notice it…

Why Most Entrepreneurs Fail at Turning Goals Into Action (And How You Can Succeed in 2025)

December 17, 2024

2025 is all about the businesses that are ready to shake things up. Whether you’re diving into AI or building stronger connections with your teams and customers, the future is bright for those who embrace change. This year is bursting with opportunities, but remember, success isn’t going to just come to your lap.

These Predatory Marketing Tactics Could Be Your Company’s Biggest Threat

December 16, 2024

In a world where good technology quickly enables bad deeds, monitoring your brand identity and SEO safety needs to be as common as monitoring traffic, leads and conversions from your marketing programs.

Elon Musk Is Accusing OpenAI of ‘Offering Vastly Inflated Compensation.’ Here’s How Much OpenAI Employees Really Make, From Technical to Communications Roles

December 16, 2024

Elon Musk accused OpenAI earlier this year of spending $1.5 billion on just 1,500 employees.

This Couple Wanted to Make an Everyday Household Product ‘Unquestionably Better.’ Now Their Business Sees $200 Million Annual Revenue: ‘Obliterated Our Goals.’

December 16, 2024

Scott and Missy Tannen, co-founders of luxury bedding brand Boll & Branch, weren’t impressed with the products on the market — so they created their own.

The Download: trustworthy humanoid robots, and Anduril’s latest project