Spotify says its best developers haven’t written a line of code since December, thanks to AI
Spotify credits Claude Code and its internal AI system Honk with speeding up development.
The Download: AI-enhanced cybercrime, and secure AI assistants
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 already making online crimes easier. It could get much worse. Just as software engineers are using artificial intelligence to help write code and check for bugs, hackers are using these tools…
Does Execution Feel Harder Than It Should? Eliminate This Hidden Friction That’s Keeping Your Team Stuck.
You don’t have an execution problem. You have a clarity problem.
A new version of OpenAI’s Codex is powered by a new dedicated chip
OpenAI calls the new coding tool the “first milestone” in its relationship with the chipmaker.
Aurora’s driverless trucks can now travel farther distances faster than human drivers
CEO Chris Urmson called it a “superhuman” moment, adding that Aurora’s trucks can now carry freight 1,000 miles in 15 hours — faster than what a human driver can legally accomplish.
Grow Your Global Business Reach: Learn a New Language With Rosetta Stone
Expand into international markets with this proven language learning platform.
‘She Makes Me Laugh’: Seniors Are Building Deep Bonds With This Friendly AI Robot
ElliQ is building relationships with thousands of seniors, reducing loneliness by 95% — and government programs are distributing them for free.
Threads Turns ‘Dear Algo’ Meme Into Official Feature After Users Wouldn’t Stop Complaining
Write “dear algo, show me more posts about cute cats” and your feed will adjust for three days.
More U.S. investors sue South Korean government over handling of Coupang data breach
Coupang’s massive data breach has sparked U.S. investor lawsuits against the South Korean government over alleged discrimination
Machines Execute. Humans Lead — Here’s Why Great Leadership Still Matters in the Age of AI
The emergence of AI across the business world has only heightened the need for solid and lasting leadership at the highest levels.
Apple acquires all rights to Severance, will produce future seasons in-house
The show is expected to run for four seasons, with the possibility of spin-offs, a prequel, and foreign versions.