Are You an Escapist Leader Ignoring What Your Team Needs Most?
In uncertain times, employees don’t need perfect leaders — they need present, honest and empathetic ones.
The Download: coding’s future, the ‘Steroid Olympics,’ and AI-driven science
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. Anthropic’s Code with Claude showed off coding’s future—whether you like it or not At Anthropic’s developer event in London this week, Code with Claude, attendees were asked if they’d shipped code…
Palantir is reportedly helping the IRS investigate financial crimes
The IRS has used Palantir’s software since at least 2018, The Intercept reports.
Cohere acquires, merges with German-based startup to create a ‘transatlantic AI powerhouse’
Cohere, the Canada-based AI company that makes AI tools for businesses in regulated industries, announced Friday it would merge with Aleph Alpha, a German company that also builds AI systems for businesses and governments.
Two college kids raise a $5.1 million pre-seed to build an AI social network in iMessage
Series, a social networking app that’s grown popular on college campuses, announced a $5.1 million pre-seed round from some big names in tech.
Meta’s loss is Thinking Machines gain
Meta has been poaching talent from Thinking Machines Lab. But it’s a two-way street.
X-energy stock pops 27% on first day of trading following upsized IPO
Investors flocked to nuclear power startup X-energy in its first day of public trading on the Nasdaq.
ComfyUI hits $500M valuation as creators seek more control over AI-generated media
ComfyUI, whose tools give creators more control over AI image, video, and audio generation, just raised $30 million.
X launches standalone XChat app on iOS
X’s new app promises private chats, disappearing messages, audio and video calls and more.
Why Market Uncertainty is the Best Time to Steal From Your Competition
Market downturns create rare windows for bold companies to pull ahead, as competitors cut budgets and freeze hiring while others continue investing in marketing, talent and efficiency to gain an edge.
Still Betting Your Business on Hype? Why Serious Ecommerce Owners Are Focusing on Stability First
Ecommerce is undergoing a strategic shift: Entrepreneurs are moving away from hype-driven growth toward operational stability. Here’s why it’s the new competitive advantage.