Why Traditional Reputation Management Fails in an AI-Driven World
Traditional page-one SEO is no longer the whole game. AI Overviews and AI tools like ChatGPT shape first impressions before anyone clicks.
The Download: an AI agent’s hit piece, and preventing lightning
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. Online harassment is entering its AI era Scott Shambaugh didn’t think twice when he denied an AI agent’s request to contribute to matplotlib, a software library he helps manage. Then things…
New York governor clears path for robotaxis everywhere, with one notable exception
New York City will be a notable exclusion from proposed legislation to legalize commercial robotaxis across the state.
I Own a Small Business — and I’d Still Choose a Big Company for This Job
In some cases, going to a larger company is a better experience than working with a small business.
Why Staying Neutral Could Cost Your Company Millions — and How to Avoid It
The old crisis playbook is dead — today’s leaders must move fast, take clear positions and build trust with the stakeholders who determine their success.
Microsoft announces glut of new data centers but says it won’t let your electricity bill go up
The tech giant has pledged to be a “good neighbor” as it continues to invest in AI infrastructure throughout the country.
A consumer watchdog issued a warning about Google’s AI agent shopping protocol — Google says she’s wrong
A consumer economics watchdog says Google’s new Universal Commerce Protocol is ripe for misuse where consumers could pay more for items. Google denies this.
Why Investors Are Looking Beyond Silicon Valley for Fintech Opportunities
Silicon Valley shaped fintech for a decade, but the next wave of global innovation is emerging elsewhere.
Why Startups Stall After Product-Market Fit — And How to Fix It
Product-market fit proves people want your product, but only a strong go-to-market strategy turns that demand into consistent, scalable growth.
Ammobia says it has reinvented a century-old technology
The startup has a new take on the Haber-Bosch process used o make ammonia. If Ammobia can deliver, it could change industries from power generation to maritime shipping.
Ring founder details the camera company’s ‘intelligent assistant’ era
AI is ushering in Ring’s next chapter, as the Amazon-owned video doorbell maker shifts toward becoming an “intelligent assistant.”