5 Signals That Influence Claude and ChatGPT Recommendations in 2026
As AI search is expected to eclipse traditional search engines by 2027, businesses need to understand the signals that influence AI recommendations.
LLMs are stuck in a groupthink rut. This startup is trying to get them out.
Let’s start with a game. Open up your chatbot of choice—Claude, ChatGPT, Gemini—and type “Give me a random number between 1 and 10.” You’re going to get 7. Almost always. Now type “Another” and you’ll get 3 or 4. Type “Another” again and you’ll get 8 or 9. That won’t work every time—but if it…
RJ Scaringe has raised more than $12 billion across three startups and investors still want more
Founder and CEO RJ Scaringe has a knack for raising money. So far, his three startups have raised more than $12.3 billion.
General Catalyst posted VC rage bait and it worked, especially on a16z
Compulsive X user Andreessen himself couldn’t resist responding, many, many times.
A hotel check-in system left a million passports and driver’s licenses open for anyone to see
The tech company that maintains the hotel check-in system set its cloud storage to public, allowing anyone to access customers’ data without a password.
Silicon Valley’s vacationland needs a new energy provider just as AI is driving prices up
Lake Tahoe, Silicon Valley’s favorite ski spot, is about to get hit with higher energy prices as AI drives demand for electricity.
Tesla reveals two Robotaxi crashes involving teleoperators
Newly un-redacted crash reports reveal some of the troubles Tesla has had as it tries to scale its robotaxis.
Why You Can’t Afford to Ignore Personal Branding Anymore — and How to Make Sure Yours Drives Real Growth
Business owners who fail to build a credible personal brand lose trust, miss opportunities and weaken their competitive position in a digital-first economy.
She Turned a ‘Devastating’ Business Blow Into a ‘Content Engine’ — Making $30K In a Day With a Product Sold Every 70 Seconds
Kelly Bozigian tapped into what sets her business apart.
How Successful Founders Stay Grounded Through the Emotional Whiplash of Entrepreneurship
Entrepreneurship rarely feels like a straight line, but learning to separate short-term volatility from long-term progress can help founders make better decisions, stay consistent and build resilience through uncertainty.
Watch Out Tim Hortons — Dunkin’ Returns to Canada 8 Years After a $16.4 Lawsuit Forced Them to Leave the Country
The coffee chain, which fled Canada in 2018 after losing a $16.4 million lawsuit, is betting on younger customers for its second chance.