Trump’s DOE proposes cutting billions in grants for GM, Ford, and lots of startups
Trump’s Department of Energy wants to cancel billions more in awards that were granted by the Biden administration, and startups are in the crosshairs.
The Download: carbon removal factories’ funding cuts, and AI toys
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. The Trump administration may cut funding for two major direct-air capture plants The US Department of Energy appears poised to terminate funding for a pair of large carbon-sucking factories that were originally set…
Wall Street analysts explain how AMD’s own stock will pay for OpenAI’s billions in chip purchases
AMD’s unusual deal to finance OpenAI’s chip purchases could grant the AI model maker up to $100 billion, analyst estimates.
One of America’s Oldest Seafood Chains Just Got a Menu Makeover — and It’s Betting Big on Chicken
The brand that once defined fried fish in America is turning its focus to chicken.
Google launches its AI vibe-coding app Opal in 15 more countries
The app, which lets you create mini web apps using text prompts, is now available in Canada, India, Japan, South Korea, Vietnam, Indonesia, Brazil, Singapore, Colombia, El Salvador, Costa Rica, Panamá, Honduras, Argentina and Pakistan.
How Otter.ai’s CEO is pushing the company to be more than just a meeting scribe
Otter is launching a suite of enterprise tools to help companies use its tech to create a central knowledge base.
The US is set to cancel funding for two major direct-air capture plants
The Department of Energy appears poised to terminate funding for a pair of large carbon sucking factories that were originally set to receive more than $1 billion in government grants, according to a department issued list of projects obtained by MIT Technology Review and circulating among federal agencies. The projects include the South Texas Direct…
Tesla reveals slightly cheaper ‘standard’ versions of the Model 3 and Model Y
The long-awaited cheaper Model 3 and Model Y are finally here, but they start at $36,990 and $39,990, respectively — just a few thousand dollars less than Tesla’s current offerings.
What Every Business Leader Must Know About Data Management to Avoid a Compliance Nightmare
Data loss can trigger massive regulatory fines and compliance nightmares, making robust backup systems and incident response planning essential for your business’s survival.
Seniors Are Turning to ‘Silver Startups’ to Make Extra Cash — Here’s How
More than a million Americans in their 70s have their own business.
America’s Best-Selling Vehicle Will Likely See Production Delays After a Major Factory Fire
Ford, Toyota, and many other automakers may be affected by a fire that ravaged an aluminum plant in September.