Illinois health department exposed over 700,000 residents’ personal data for years
The security lapse exposed personal information belonging to residents who received state benefits.
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…
Nvidia’s reportedly asking Chinese customers to pay upfront its for H200 AI chips
Nvidia is now requiring its customers in China to pay upfront in full for its H200 AI chips even as approval Stateside and from Beijing remains uncertain.
OpenAI Launches ChatGPT Health as a ‘Dedicated Space’ for Medical Questions
The new feature integrates medical records and wellness apps—but comes with disclaimers.
Why the Future of Real Estate Tech Belongs to Suburbs, Not Skyscrapers
The next phase of U.S. PropTech will shift from enterprise high-rises to practical software built for the residential majority beyond major cities.
Snowflake announces its intent to buy observability platform Observe
Snowflake is bolstering its data stack to make the platform better suited to the sheer volume of data produced by AI agents.
If Your Culture Is Off, So Is Your Profit — Here’s How to Make Sure They Align
Culture is no longer a perk or a vibe — it’s a core business strategy that directly shapes trust, loyalty and revenue.
Elon Musk’s lawsuit against OpenAI will face a jury in March
District Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers said there was evidence suggesting OpenAI’s leaders made assurances that its original nonprofit structure would be maintained. The case will go to trial in March.
I Never Want to Retire — Here Are 7 Reasons Why
Whether you are a serial entrepreneur or have spent a lifetime growing a business, there comes a time when you question your next step. For many, that is retirement.
If You Don’t Have Integrity, Don’t Expect Success — Why Trust Is a Leader’s Most Valuable Asset
If people trust your word, opportunities will chase you.
Why this VC thinks 2026 will be ‘the year of the consumer’
AI adoption in enterprise is stalling as companies don’t know where to start. Vanessa Larco of Premise VC thinks 2026 will be the year of the consumer.