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The Download: how AI really works, and phasing out animal testing
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. OpenAI’s new LLM exposes the secrets of how AI really works The news: ChatGPT maker OpenAI has built an experimental large language model that is far easier to understand than typical models. Why…
TikTok now lets users send voice notes and images in DMs
TikTok is giving users a way to send voice notes and share images and videos through DMs.
Uber and Lyft drivers in California win a path to unionization
The agreement creates a model for drivers to be able to organize for increased pay, job protections, and other benefits. In exchange, California regulators say they’ll support legislation to reduce expensive insurance coverage mandates that ride-hailing companies have to pay.
Tesla challenges $243 million verdict in Autopilot death trial
The company’s lawyers blame the driver (who settled with the victims separately) for the crash, and the plaintiffs’ lawyers for “overwhelming” the jury with “irrelevant evidence.”
Scammers Can Deepfake Your CEO in Just 3 Minutes for $15 — Here’s How to Stop Them
A multimillion-dollar scam hiding in plain sight
Here Are the 10 States Where People Are Most At Risk of Running Out of Their Retirement Savings. Is Your State On the List?
The average retiree is short about $115,000 to cover their entire retirement, according to a new Seniorly report.
WhatsApp fixes ‘zero-click’ bug used to hack Apple users with spyware
A spyware vendor was behind a recent campaign that abused a vulnerability in WhatsApp to deliver an exploit capable of hacking into iPhones and Macs.
3 Catastrophic Continuity Plan Failures That Toppled Industry Giants — and What You Can Learn From Them
Even industry giants fall when they ignore critical BCP vulnerabilities.
Why In-Person Events Are Still a Business Superpower in 2025
In-person events remain one of the most powerful tools entrepreneurs can use to build trust, expand networks and accelerate growth.
Meta updates chatbot rules to avoid inappropriate topics with teen users
After a bombshell report on Meta allowing its AI chatbots to have sensual chats with minors, the company is updating its policies.