President Trump orders federal agencies to stop using Anthropic after Pentagon dispute
“We don’t need it, we don’t want it, and will not do business with them again,” the president wrote in the post.
The Download: plastic’s problem with fuel prices, and SpaceX’s blockbuster IPO
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. Fuel prices are soaring. Plastic could be next. As the war in Iran continues, one of the most visible global economic ripple effects has been fossil-fuel prices. But looking ahead, further consequences could…
What Makes You Notice a Store’s Sign, or Ignore It? The Answer Makes This Franchise $115 Million a Year.
The franchise added 20,000 new clients in 2025 alone.
Why Raising VC Too Early Is the Fastest Way to Kill Your Startup
Venture capital can fuel growth, but raising too early can cost you control and ownership.
Black History Month Feels Different This Year — And So Should Your Leadership
Moving beyond one-month messaging to create recognition efforts that feel authentic and sustainable.
Musk bashes OpenAI in deposition, saying ‘nobody committed suicide because of Grok’
In his lawsuit against OpenAI, Musk touted xAI safety compared with ChatGPT. A few months later, xAI’s Grok flooded X with non-consensual nude images.
Think You Missed Your Window to Start a Business? Here’s Why the Most Successful Founders Are Often Late Bloomers.
Don’t let your age stop you from starting a business. Your past experience might be exactly what your future venture needs.
Anthropic vs. the Pentagon: What’s actually at stake?
Anthropic and the Pentagon are clashing over AI use in autonomous weapons and surveillance, raising high-stakes questions about national security, corporate control, and who sets the rules for military AI.
Why Pushback Matters More Than Validation and How the Best Founders Use It
Why pushback in early-stage conversations is a feature, not a flaw. Here’s how I extract insight from it.
Mortgage Rates Hit Their Lowest Level Since 2022. Here’s What That Means for Home Buyers and Sellers.
Mortgage rates have dropped under 6% for the first time since 2022.
Stop Chasing Viral Wins. Here’s How to Build a Marketing Engine That Moves the Chains
In a post-search, AI-driven market, chasing big ‘touchdown’ wins has become an unsustainable strategy.