‘They’re the Backbone:’ Walgreens Says Using Robots to Fill Prescriptions Helped It Save $500 Million. Here’s How.
Walgreens says its robot-assisted centers fill 16 million prescriptions a month.
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…
Google I/O 2025: How to watch all the AI and Android reveals
Google is gearing up to hold its largest developer conference of the year, Google I/O 2025, on May 20 and May 21. CEO Sundar Pichai, DeepMind CEO and Cco-founder Demis Hassabis, and executives in charge of Search, Cloud, and Android will announce major updates to Google’s product offerings. We’re expecting Google I/O 2025 to focus […]
Apple brings emergency satellite features to iPhone 13 with iOS 18.5
Apple on Monday released iOS 18.5, which expands emergency satellite capabilities to iPhone 13 owners for the first time. Previously, the satellite features were available to those running an iPhone 14 or later. The emergency satellite system for iPhone is designed to be used at critical times when a cellular signal or Wi-Fi is not […]
Even a16z VCs say no one really knows what an AI agent is
Buzzwords that are stretched to the point of being meaningless are as old as the tech industry itself. The top current one is “AI agent” and its variants, like “agentic.” So, unsurprisingly, no one really knows what an AI agent is. Even people with software engineering backgrounds who work for Andreessen Horowitz, one of the premier venture […]
Save $90 on the Microsoft Office Apps Your Business Needs
From emails to spreadsheets, this version has what every leader needs.
I Treated My Employees Like Friends — and It Backfired. Here’s How You Can Avoid the Same Mistake.
Building lasting friendships with employees is difficult. Boundaries help you maintain authority and build strong relationships.
How to Invest in the Growth of Your Business Despite An Uncertain Economy
With the economy in flux, many entrepreneurs are restricting marketing dollars. This is the perfect time to allocate dollars and dominate your industry.
Congressman is investigating fintech Ramp’s attempt to win $25M federal contract
Rep. Gerald Connolly, ranking member of the U.S. House Oversight Committee, has initiated an investigation into whether expense management startup Ramp is receiving preferential treatment in its bid for a $25 million government contract. Connolly sent a letter to the General Services Administration (GSA) Acting Administrator, Stephen Ehikian, demanding information and documents related to the […]
Mercury’s CEO formalizes bets on early-stage founders with a $26M fund
Mercury co-founder and CEO Immad Akhund today announced the launch of a $26 million fund to back early-stage startups, a move that formalizes his extensive history of angel investing. Axios first reported in February. Akhund has been an active angel investor since 2016, backing over 350 startups at their earliest stages. His portfolio includes companies […]
Why AI Makes Your Brand Voice More Valuable Than Ever
In a world where content is easier to create than ever, the brands that win will be those with something real to say.