Character.AI removes Disney characters after receiving cease-and-desist letter
“Character.ai is freeriding off the goodwill of Disney’s famous marks and brands, and blatantly infringing Disney’s copyrights,” a Disney lawyer wrote.
The Download: weight-loss drugs slowing aging and carbon dioxide batteries
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. Weight-loss drugs show signs of slowing biological aging, say drugmakers Popular weight-loss drugs may do more than help people shed pounds. They might also slow the aging process. Drugmakers Eli Lilly…
Whizz co-founder says Trump’s Chicago crackdown is scaring delivery workers off the streets
Whizz has seen e-bike rentals drop by about 8% since National Guard troops arrived in the city.
Why California’s new AI safety law succeeded where SB 1047 failed
California just made history as the first state to require AI safety transparency from the biggest labs in the industry. Governor Newsom signed SB 53 into law this week, mandating that AI giants like OpenAI and Anthropic disclose, and stick to, their safety protocols. The decision is already sparking debate about whether other states will […]
The Leadership Style That’s Winning in the AI Era
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Loyalty Is the New Brand Currency — Why Storytelling Beats Out Advertisements
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Here’s How a Government Shutdown Affects Small Businesses, From Loans to Foot Traffic
The federal government shut down on Wednesday.
OpenAI’s new social app is filled with terrifying Sam Altman deepfakes
OpenAI’s Sora app makes it too easy for people to create misleading AI content.
5 Lessons for Leaders in the Age of Constant Change
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Why Gold’s Record Run Signals a Global Crisis of Confidence
Gold’s surge past $3,700 reflects deep concerns over global debt, policy constraints and currency debasement, signaling a structural shift in how investors view value and risk.
Waymo can keep testing robotaxis in NYC until end of 2025
Waymo’s permit to test autonomous vehicles in New York City has been extended to the end of the year, giving the company a few more months to make it big in the Big Apple.