Amazon is already offering new OpenAI products on AWS
A day after OpenAI got Microsoft to agree to end exclusive rights, AWS announced a slate of OpenAI model offerings, including a new agent service.
The Download: inside the Musk v. Altman trial, and AI for democracy
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. Week one of the Musk v. Altman trial: what it was like in the room Two of the most powerful figures in AI—Sam Altman and Elon Musk—are in the middle of…
Netflix Cofounder Predicts That This Unexpected Field Will Experience a Resurgence in the Age of AI
Reed Hastings says the world has “overdone” studying science, technology, engineering and math.
Amazon launches an AI-powered audio Q&A experience on product pages
Amazon’s new “Join the chat” feature lets you ask questions about products and receive AI-powered audio responses.
Subscription Fatigue Is Real — Try These 4 Alternatives to Keep Customers Without Charging Them Every Month
As subscription fatigue grows, brands must rethink retention strategies beyond monthly billing. Here are a few innovative, value-driven ways to build loyalty and recurring engagement without locking customers into another subscription.
Bethenny Frankel Hit $1 Billion In Sales. She Credits Her Success to This Tactic
Bethenny Frankel has some weird business advice: “You can’t ask a dog to be a cat.” Which is to say: Don’t try to be something you’re not in business. Instead, maximize your strengths — even if they may seem a little unorthodox. For example, many people say to write a business plan and plot strategically. […]
‘Queer Eye’ Designer Bobby Berk Once Got Fired From Bed, Bath & Beyond — Here’s What It Taught Him About Running a Successful Business
The Emmy-winning star designer shares the real-world lessons that helped him achieve his biggest goals in business and life.
Match Group invests $100 million in Sniffies, a cruising app for gay men
The app is Match Group’s newest attempt to get mobile users excited about online romance again.
Google expands Pentagon’s access to its AI after Anthropic’s refusal
After Anthropic refused to allow the DoD to use its AI for domestic mass surveillance and autonomous weapons, Google has signed a new contract with the department.
Paragon is not collaborating with Italian authorities probing spyware attacks, report says
Despite promising to help determine what happened with the hacks targeting journalists and activists in Italy, Israeli-American spyware maker Paragon has reportedly not responded to authorities’ requests for information.
Subscription Fatigue Is Real — Try These 4 Alternatives to Keep Customers Without Charging Them Every Month
As subscription fatigue grows, brands must rethink retention strategies beyond monthly billing. Here are a few innovative, value-driven ways to build loyalty and recurring engagement without locking customers into another subscription.