Grok says Elon Musk is better than basically everyone, except Shohei Ohtani
According to Grok, Elon Musk can out slug the MLB’s greatest power hitters… except Ohtani.
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…
Google steps up AI scam protection in India, but gaps remain
Google is expanding its real-time scam detection and screen-sharing fraud warnings in India.
Joby Aviation makes ‘corporate espionage’ claims in lawsuit against rival Archer
Joby alleges one of its former employees shared stolen trade secrets when he was hired by Archer.
Founders Obsess Over Cash Flow — But There’s a Threat That’s Even More Dangerous
There’s a silent business risk every entrepreneur underestimates, and it can shut you down faster than a cash crunch.
WhatsApp gets its own Instagram Notes-like feature
WhatsApp users can now share their status with others through a new “About” feature.
Source: Kalshi’s valuation jumps to $11B after raising massive $1B round
The quickly growing prediction betting market raised fresh capital from Sequoia and CapitalG, according to someone familiar with the deal.
It’s Time to Rethink Research and Development. Here’s What Must Change.
R&D can’t live in a lab anymore. Today’s leaders fuse science, strategy, sustainability and people to turn discovery into real-world value.
Don’t Rely on Instinct to Make Hiring Decisions — Use This Smart Strategy Instead
Here’s the data-driven hiring playbook every business owner needs.
Salesforce says some of its customers’ data was accessed after Gainsight breach
Salesforce said it’s investigating an incident where hackers compromised some of its customers’ data after breaching customer experience company Gainsight.
ChatGPT launches group chats globally
The company sees group chats in ChatGPT as a way for people to coordinate trips, co-write documents, settle debates, or work through research together, while ChatGPT helps search, summarize, and compare options.