The biggest breach of US government data is under way
Elon Musk’s DOGE has taken control and accessed large swathes of Americans’ private information held by the U.S. federal government.
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Moltbook was peak AI theater
For a few days this week the hottest new hangout on the internet was a vibe-coded Reddit clone called Moltbook, which billed itself as a social network for bots. As the website’s tagline puts it: “Where AI agents share, discuss, and upvote. Humans welcome to observe.” We observed! Launched on January 28 by Matt Schlicht,…
Startups face the recurring dilemma of whether to partner
Welcome to Startups Weekly — your weekly recap of everything you can’t miss from the world of startups. Want it in your inbox every Friday? Sign up here. This first week of February was busy on the geopolitical front, as well as in the world of startups and VC news, with many announcements and significant […]
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What Brands and Consumers Can Do to Build a Privacy-First Digital Future
As privacy concerns grow, consumers and businesses alike are rethinking how data is collected and used. A cultural shift toward transparency and accountability is paving the way for privacy-first solutions — and raising the stakes for companies that fail to adapt.
I’ve Worked with Over 400 Married Entrepreneurs — Here are 4 Lessons I’ve Learned
Entrepreneurs often face an intense balancing act: scaling their businesses while nurturing their relationships. In my years of coaching over 400 married business owners, I’ve observed the struggles that frequently arise in these partnerships.
Self Inspection raises $3M for its AI-powered vehicle inspections
A number of startups are racing to make vehicle inspections faster, easier, and cheaper. Self Inspection, a startup based in San Diego, thinks it has them all beat with its AI-powered service — and now it has convinced outside investors. Self Inspection, founded in 2021, is set to announce Thursday it’s raised $3 million in […]
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Bpifrance will invest $10B in the French AI ecosystem by 2029
France’s public investment bank announced that it plans to invest as much as €10 billion (around $10.3 billion at current exchange rates) in the artificial intelligence ecosystem in France. This announcement comes a few days before heads of state and global tech leaders gather for the Artificial Intelligence Action Summit in Paris. Bpifrance has been […]
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We Are in a Mental Health Crisis — Here’s How Leaders Can Create High Performance Workplaces
Marketing leaders should prioritize mental health by restructuring workflows, thoughtfully using technology and fostering a supportive culture to achieve sustainable success and innovation.
Amazon Intends to Spend Over $100 Billion on AI This Year. Here’s How It Compares to Google, Meta, and Microsoft.
Amazon’s forecasted spending in 2025 is 35% higher than 2024 and well above the $86 billion analysts expected.
Amazon deletes ‘inclusion and diversity’ language in latest filing
Amazon is the latest tech company to remove references to “inclusion and diversity” from its 10-K report. The filing has removed reference to diversity and inclusion as it pertains to the workplace. In its 2023 10-K form, the company had a sentence that read “As we strive to be Earth’s best employer, we focus on investment and […]
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VC Mike Ghaffary is looking for the job-creating AI startup that doesn’t yet exist
Ghaffary is looking to fund startups using AI to create high-paying jobs, rather than replace them.
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