This Local Bakery Has Lines Out the Door. Here Are the Secrets to Its Success.
Known for its viral flat croissants and innovative desserts, Alexander’s Patisserie also excels in hands-on leadership and team culture.
It’s pretty easy to get DeepSeek to talk dirty
AI companions like Replika are designed to engage in intimate exchanges, but people use general-purpose chatbots for sex talk too, despite their stricter content moderation policies. Now new research shows that not all chatbots are equally willing to talk dirty: DeepSeek is the easiest to convince. But other AI chatbots can be enticed too, if…
Seven things we learned from WhatsApp vs. NSO Group spyware lawsuit
The landmark trial between WhatsApp and NSO Group unearthed several new revelations. We recap some of them here.
Y Combinator says Google is a ‘monopolist’ that has ‘stunted’ the startup ecosystem
Fabled startup investor and accelerator Y Combinator has some choice words for Google in an amicus brief it just submitted in the U.S.’s monopoly case against the search giant. In the brief, YC charged that Google is a “monopolist” that has “stunted” the U.S. startup ecosystem by making VC firms like itself hesitate to fund […]
AWS enters into ‘strategic partnership’ with Saudi Arabia-backed Humain
Amazon says it will work with Humain, the AI company recently launched by Saudi Arabia’s ruler, Mohammed bin Salman, to invest “$5 billion-plus” in a strategic partnership to build an “AI Zone” in Saudi Arabia. The AI Zone will include dedicated Amazon Web Services (AWS) AI infrastructure, servers, networks, and training and certification programs, according […]
‘The Worst Time of My Life’: $100 Million Deli Fraudster Sentenced to Prison
North Carolina businessman Peter Coker Sr. faces prison time and massive fines for his part in a scheme to defraud investors.
She Quit Her Job at Trader Joe’s After Starting a Side Hustle With $800 — Then She and Her Brother Grew the Business to $20 Million
Jaime Holm and Matt Hannula teamed up to build a business in an industry that “didn’t exist” yet.
Nissan Is Doubling Its Initial Layoff Announcement, Cutting 20,000 Jobs: ‘A Wake-Up Call’
The automaker is dealing with slowing sales and a recent failed merger with Honda.
Microsoft Is Laying Off Over 6,000 Employees, About 3% of Its Workforce. Here’s Why.
The company said the cuts will affect all divisions and locations, with a focus on managers.
Airbnb expands into services and experiences, plans more social and AI features
As part of a broader app update, Airbnb on Tuesday introduced a new feature that allows travelers to book services and experiences, like getting a message, haircut, or chef-prepared meal, or taking part in some activity. These new offerings can be added to your stay, but they can also be booked independently, Airbnb says. For […]
How to Build the Ultimate Partner Network for Your Startup
Having a network of strategic partners is essential for sustainable growth. Here’s why — and what it takes to build one.