Tumblr’s content filtering systems have been falsely flagging posts as ‘mature,’ users blame AI
Tumblr users are complaining that content is being falsely labeled as mature, the latest tech company to grapple with automated flagging and takedowns.
Three things in AI to watch, according to a Nobel-winning economist
This story originally appeared in The Algorithm, our weekly newsletter on AI. To get stories like this in your inbox first, sign up here. A few months before he was awarded the Nobel Prize in economics in 2024, Daron Acemoglu published a paper that earned him few fans in Silicon Valley. Contrary to what Big Tech…
Why New Tax Rules Could Be a Game Changer for Your Business
With the One Big Beautiful Bill Act making its way through Congress, entrepreneurs need to be ready for significant tax policy changes.
Duracell Accuses Energizer of ‘Blatantly False Advertising’ in Latest Legal Battle
Duracell and Energizer have been suing each other over advertising claims for years.
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The CEO’s Guide to Thriving as a First-Time Parent
The unexpected ways parenthood makes you a better leader.
Substack Just Launched a $20 Million Fund — Here’s What It Means for the Future of Creator Control
Substack’s $20 million creator fund is a clear signal that creator ownership and control are becoming the new standard. As platforms shift and algorithms change, creators are reclaiming their audiences, their income and their digital identities.
Applied Intuition raises $600 million as it pushes further into defense
The buzzy AI-powered autonomous vehicle software company doubles its valuation from last year — and then some.
Facebook announces that all videos on its platform will soon be shared as reels
Facebook announced on Tuesday that all videos on its platform will soon be shared as reels, regardless of their length or orientation.
Intel to lay off up to 20% of Intel Foundry workers
Rumors of these layoffs began back in April as Intel looks to refocus on its core business units and shed additional bloat.
Pro-Israel hacktivist group claims reponsibility for alleged Iranian bank hack
The apparent cyberattack comes as Israel and Iran engage in a days-long escalating military conflict.