Hack suggests AI music generator Suno scraped YouTube for training data
The hacker used an employee’s credentials to access source code, which revealed how Suno scraped decades of audio.
The Download: AI hiring biases, and weather data sabotage
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. AI is more likely than humans to form biases when hiring The next time you apply for a job, AI may screen your résumé before any human sees it. But there’s…
Whatnot acquires Shaped to power real-time live shopping recommendations
Livestream shopping platform Whatnot has acquired AI startup Shaped, a machine learning company focused on real-time recommendations and search. The deal will bolster Whatnot’s personalization and discovery features as it expands into new product categories.
Microsoft patches record number of security vulnerabilities, citing its use of AI
Microsoft’s monthly release of security fixes, dubbed Patch Tuesday, resolved a record 570 security vulnerabilities across the company’s product line, thanks to discoveries with AI.
Stripe and Advent reportedly offered to buy PayPal for around $53.4B
Stripe and private equity firm Advent International have reportedly submitted a joint bid to acquire PayPal in a deal valued at approximately $53.4 billion. Reuters reports that the offer was submitted earlier this month and is backed by roughly $50 billion in committed bank financing. Under the proposal, Stripe and Advent would jointly own PayPal, […]
Apple Intelligence approved for launch in China with Alibaba’s Qwen AI
Apple Intelligence is headed to China after regulators approved Apple’s AI services through a partnership with Alibaba. The long-rumored deal will bring Alibaba’s Qwen AI models to Apple’s operating systems, marking a major expansion of the company’s generative AI platform into one of its most important markets.
How To Find Your Ecommerce Niche Before The Market Finds It For You
Stop chasing viral trends — choose a durable, validated sub-niche where you understand the customer’s pain, the economics work and reliable suppliers exist, because the market will punish guesswork and reward patience.
5 Customer Frustrations That Stores Still Haven’t Solved (But Desperately Need To)
Independent retailers can’t afford to leave shoppers frustrated and disappointed. Luckily, they have more tools than ever to avoid that fate.
You Can’t Scale a People-Based Business by Burning Through People. Here’s a Better Strategy
As market pressures drive companies to achieve growth at all costs, frontline teams are feeling the consequences. Here’s how leaders can scale without compromising their workforce.
Chipotle’s COO Uses This Test to Find People to Promote. Here Are the 4 Attributes He Seeks.
Chipotle COO Jason Kidd noted that all of Chipotle’s regional vice president appointments last year were internal.
Your Biggest AI Cost Isn’t the Technology — It’s the Hidden Debt Quietly Draining Your Budget
Hidden AI technical debt is quietly eroding ROI and making every new AI investment more expensive.