OpenAI and Google outdo the mathletes, but not each other
OpenAI and Google’s AI models achieved impressive results in a difficult math competition, but disputed how the other got their score.
The Download: failed social media bans, and extending pets’ lives
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. Kids are outsmarting social media bans. That’s not a problem we need to solve. —Michal Luria, Aliya Bhatia, and Danah Boyd Social media bans are stacking up. In July, France joined…
Serial spyware founder Scott Zuckerman wants the FTC to unban him from the surveillance industry
The spyware maker was banned from the surveillance industry in 2021, but was caught flouting the ban less than a year later. Now the founder wants the ban lifted altogether.
‘Thousands of Dollars in Minutes’: The Side Hustle She Started in High School Should Sell Over 30,000 Products This Year — and Hit 7 Figures in 2026
Leila Quraishi, 27, bought the domain name for her business as soon as she turned 18 — and has been growing it ever since.
Here’s Why In-N-Out Heiress Lynsi Snyder Is Moving Her Family from California to Tennessee: ‘It Will Be Wonderful’
In-N-Out President Lynsi Snyder, 43, grew up in California, but says raising a family and doing business in the state has been difficult.
ChatGPT users send 2.5 billion prompts a day
ChatGPT receives 2.5 billion prompts from global users every day.
Hackers exploiting SharePoint zero-day seen targeting government agencies, say researchers
Thousands of SharePoint servers could be vulnerable to hackers, according to cybersecurity firms.
72% of U.S. teens have used AI companions, study finds
72% of US teens have tried AI companions and 52% said they use the regularly.
Astronomer’s New CEO Addresses the Viral Coldplay ‘Kiss Cam’ Fiasco: ‘Unusual and Surreal for Our Team’
Coldplay also addressed the situation, but with a bit more comic relief.
Stop Wasting Your PR Budget — Here’s How Entrepreneurs and Startups Can Actually Get Results
Get meaningful results from your PR efforts with these key tips.
Sustainability Is No Longer a Choice for Your Business — It’s a Core Business Strategy
Sustainability is a strategic transformation powered by systems, transparency, and everyday behavior that drive real and lasting growth.