The Download: the future of CRISPR babies, and investing in climate tech

July 29, 2024

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. Controversial CRISPR scientist promises “no more gene-edited babies” until society comes around He Jiankui, the Chinese biophysicist whose controversial 2018 experiment led to the birth of three gene-edited children, says he’s returned to…

I Turned Down A Major Retailer Who Wanted to Carry My Product. Here’s Why Other CPG Founders Should Too

July 29, 2024

If you’re not fully ready for national retail expansion, it could kill your business.

From Meta CTO to climate tech investor: Mike Schroepfer on his big pivot

July 29, 2024

As the pandemic locked down cities in early 2020, Mike Schroepfer, then the chief technology officer of Meta, found himself with more free time than he’d ever had in his career. In quiet moments that would have been filled with work travel, social events, or his children’s school activities, he reflected on how well humanity…

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July 28, 2024

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July 27, 2024

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AI Marketing vs. Human Expertise: Who Wins the Battle and Who Wins the War?

July 27, 2024

Uncover the truth about AI in marketing and why it’s a ticking time bomb for unprepared businesses! As AI revolutionizes the marketing landscape, understanding its long-term impact is crucial.

Some Costco Items Might Be More Expensive If You’re Buying Online Rather Than in Store — Here’s Why

July 26, 2024

Shoppers noticed a price difference on some big-ticket items.

Cyber Attacks Are Inevitable — So Stop Preparing For If One Happens and Start Preparing For When One Will

July 26, 2024

Cyber resilience is not just about building walls of protection but also having the resilience to bounce back stronger. This article explains why embracing resilience should be a top priority for businesses to ensure continuity in the ever-expanding cybersecurity landscape.

C-Suite Executives Secretly Hoped Employees Would Quit After Implementing Return-to-Office Mandates, According to a New Survey

July 26, 2024

The concept is called “layoffs in disguise,” per Bamboo HR.

Controversial CRISPR scientist promises “no more gene-edited babies” until society comes around

July 26, 2024

He Jiankui, the Chinese biophysicist whose controversial 2018 experiment led to the birth of three gene-edited children, says he’s returned to work on the concept of altering the DNA of people at conception, but with a difference. This time around, he says, he will restrict his research to animals and nonviable human embryos. He will…

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