Need More Confidence? These 12 Bestselling Books Will Help Improve Your Self-Esteem
Self-esteem can be hard to come by and even harder to maintain. To give yourself a boost, try these authors’ words of wisdom.
The Download: how your data is being used to train AI, and why chatbots aren’t doctors
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. A major AI training data set contains millions of examples of personal data Millions of images of passports, credit cards, birth certificates, and other documents containing personally identifiable information are likely included in…
Confident Security, ‘the Signal for AI,’ comes out of stealth with $4.2M
San Francisco-based startup Confident Security wants to be “the Signal for AI.” The company just came out of stealth with $4.2 million and a tool that wraps around AI models to guarantee data stays private.
North Korean hackers blamed for record spike in crypto thefts in 2025
Chainalysis said crypto thefts during the first half of 2025 were at record levels, thanks in large part to a single breach at a major crypto exchange.
Spotify expands audiobook access to family plan members for the first time
Spotify is expanding access to audiobooks with two new plans, one of which offers access to family members.
5 Questions Every Entrepreneur Should Ask Before Saying Yes to Something New
A simple five-question filter to help entrepreneurs decide which opportunities to pursue by staying true to their mission, strengths and vision for sustainable, meaningful growth.
9 Habit Stacks That Boost Leadership, Parenting and Wellness — Without Taking More Time
I’ve built these real-life routines into my day to balance entrepreneurship, parenting and wellness without burning out.
UAE’s deal to buy Nvidia AI chips reportedly on hold
The U.S. is reportedly holding up the deal due to concerns that AI chips could be smuggled to China from the UAE.
Upgrade Your LinkedIn Profile With AI-Generated Headshots for Less Than $20
Generate a full set of professional headshots from a few selfies—no photo shoot needed.
Stop the Scripted Customer Service — Here’s Why You Should Focus on Being Human Instead
Customer service isn’t a team. It’s how your whole company shows up for your customers, especially when no one’s watching.
Uber makes multi-million-dollar investment in Lucid and Nuro to build a premium robotaxi service
Uber is investing hundreds of millions of dollars into Lucid and autonomous vehicle technology startup Nuro in a bid to launch its own robotaxi service.