YouTube’s ‘Hype’ feature that boosts smaller creators launches globally
Viewers have the opportunity to hype up to three videos per week for a favorite creator. This gives the video points, which helps it gain traction on a new, ranked leaderboard.
The Download: AI to measure pain, and how to deal with conspiracy theorists
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 changing how we quantify pain Researchers around the world are racing to turn pain—medicine’s most subjective vital sign—into something a camera or sensor can score as reliably as blood pressure. The…
How one AI startup is helping rice farmers battle climate change
Mitti Labs is working with The Nature Conservancy to expand the use of climate friendly rice farming practices in India. The startup uses its AI to verify reductions in methane emissions.
Being the ‘Only’ Woman in the Room Isn’t Empowering — It’s Exhausting. Here’s What Needs to Change
Being the only woman in the room isn’t progress — it’s a warning sign, and here’s how leaders can create real, lasting inclusion.
7 Steps to Build the Life You Want — and the Business to Fund It
Design your life first, then build the business to fund it.
Parents sue OpenAI over ChatGPT’s role in son’s suicide
Before sixteen-year-old Adam Raine died by suicide, he had spent months telling ChatGPT about his plans to end his life.
Security researcher maps hundreds of TeslaMate servers spilling Tesla vehicle data
A security researcher mapped TeslaMate servers that are publicly exposed to the internet, including sensitive Tesla vehicle data, such as their locations.
Skylight’s TikTok alternative adds community curators to the mix
Skylight’s TikTok alternative adds community curators, custom feeds, and live content.
He Went from Tech CEO to Dishwasher. Now, He’s Behind 320 Restaurants and $750 Million in Assets.
Andrew K. Smith discusses how storytelling drives scale, how founders lead and how family stays part of the journey.
The CEO of a Billion-Dollar Vibe Coding Startup Says You Can Break Into Tech Without a Computer Science Degree
Lovable CEO Anton Osika says that people can now build products and start companies without a computer science background.
Instagram’s new feature helps college students connect with others on campus
The launch comes a week after TikTok rolled out a nearly-identical feature.