Figure AI CEO skips live demo, sidesteps BMW deal questions on stage at tech conference
The head of a humanoid robotics startup made a rare public appearance for an on stage interview.
AI agents are not your “coworkers”
This story originally appeared in The Algorithm, our weekly newsletter on AI. To get stories like this in your inbox first, sign up here. Imagine coming in to work to learn that a new underling will report to you. The worker is not a person but an AI tool—one that your company nonetheless calls Alex, an…
Amazon Lays Off Workers in Its Book Division, According to Leaked Email
The move impacted Amazon’s Goodreads site and Kindle division.
Jony Ive’s LoveFrom helped design Rivian’s first electric bike
Lovefrom, the creative firm founded by former Apple chief designer Jony Ive, played a role in the development of Rivian’s first electric bike, according to multiple sources who spoke to TechCrunch.
Love What You Do — But Don’t Let It Sink Your Business. Here’s How to Stay Passionate and Profitable.
Passion may fuel your startup, but profit keeps it alive.
Profitable, AI-Powered Tech, Now Preparing for a Potential Public Listing
Everyday investors now have their first opportunity to join, with exclusive bonuses available until June 13.
Genetics testing startup Nucleus Genomics criticized for its embryo product: ‘Makes me so nauseous’
Nucleus Genomics, a genetic testing startup founded by 25-year-old Kian Sadeghi, is once again courting controversy.
EleutherAI releases massive AI training dataset of licensed and open domain text
EleutherAI, an AI research organization, has released what it’s claiming is one of the largest collections of licensed and open-domain text for training AI models.
5 Steps to Negotiate Confidently With Tough Clients
Negotiation should never be a battle. Follow these steps to shift your mindset and negotiate with confidence.
X names Polymarket as its official prediction market partner
X announced on Friday that it has partnered with Polymarket, naming it the platform’s official prediction market partner.
Startups Weekly: It’s buying season
From acquiring stealth startups to larger ones, and from funding Series A to G, buyers and investors made for a busy news cycle.