OpenAI pauses Sora video generations of Martin Luther King Jr.
OpenAI is pausing AI video generations of Martin Luther King at the request of the late civil rights activists’ estate.
The Download: the next big thing in LLMs and how AI academic research is shifting
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. These startups are chasing the next big thing in LLMs Nine years after Google researchers introduced the transformer, this family of neural networks has become the engine inside every major large…
Defunct electric aircraft startup Lilium’s tech lives on over at Archer
Archer prevailed in a competitive bidding process that included Ambitious Air Mobility Group and U.S. based Joby Aviation.
Apple Is Reportedly Launching Touchscreen MacBooks After Resisting the Trend for Over a Decade
Apple will debut the new line of laptops in late 2026 or early 2027.
5 Things Formula One Rookies Already Know That Could Fast-Track Your Growth as a Founder
What can the high-speed mindset of Formula One rookies teach founders about accelerating their own success?
With No Money, I Built a Business Selling to 165,000 Suppliers. Here’s What You Need to Know Now to Succeed.
Brett Rose was 25 years old when he got his start in retail. He’s seen and learned a lot.
VC legend Ron Conway quits Salesforce Foundation after Benioff’s National Guard comments
Ron Conway has been on the board of the Salesforce’s philanthropic organization for 10 years.
Waymo dips its wheels back into delivery, this time with DoorDash
Waymo has spent the past several years scaling up its robotaxi business. The partnership with DoorDash could mark a return to delivery.
EFF, unions sue Trump admin. over alleged mass social media surveillance of legal residents
The lawsuit, filed in federal court, alleges the Trump administration is monitoring and punishing non-citizens who express social media views that the government disfavors.
Kayak launches an ‘AI Mode’ for travel questions, search, and bookings
Kayak is bringing AI directly to its main platform with a new “AI Mode” that lets travelers research, plan, and book trips through a built-in chatbot.
Most Leaders Sacrifice This One Thing — I Did Too, Until I Realized It Was Destroying My Focus, Energy and Ability To Lead
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