X’s encrypted DM feature, XChat, is rolling out more broadly
Though the feature shipped in beta in May, XChat is now accessible for more users, including those who do not subscribe to X Premium.
The Download: AI’s impact on the economy, and DeepSeek strikes again
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. The State of AI: Welcome to the economic singularity —David Rotman and Richard Waters Any far-reaching new technology is always uneven in its adoption, but few have been more uneven than generative AI.…
You Can Get Paid $18,000 More a Year By Adding AI Skills to Your Resume, According to a New Study
Employers are emphasizing AI skills — and are willing to pay a lot more if you have them.
United Airlines Says It Is Adding Extra Flights in Case Spirit ‘Suddenly Goes Out of Business’
Rival airlines, including United and Frontier, are adding new routes as Spirit cuts 12 cities from its schedule.
OpenAI announces AI-powered hiring platform to take on LinkedIn
The OpenAI Jobs Platform is set to launch in mid-2026, and will use AI to match candidates with businesses.
Nepal blocks Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, X over rule breach, amid censorship concerns
Nepal has moved to block 26 social media platforms for failing to comply with its registration requirements.
Waymo cleared to offer robotaxi rides at San Jose airport
It’s the first airport in California that Waymo will offer rides to and from. The company’s been active at the Phoenix airport for nearly two years.
The Difference Between Entrepreneurs Who Survive Crises and Those Who Don’t
In a business world accelerated by AI, visibility alone is fragile. Here’s how strategic silence and consistency can turn reputation into your most powerful asset.
Here’s the Real Reason Your Employees Are Checked Out — And the Missing Link That Could Fix It
Most disengaged employees aren’t exhausted — they’re disconnected, and storytelling may be the key to rebuilding that connection.
7 Steps to De-Risking Big Business Decisions Before They Backfire
When the stakes are high, these seven steps can help you avoid costly mistakes, eliminate bias and make smarter decisions that actually scale.
Can Startup Founders Become Great CEOs? Here’s What It Takes.
Startup founders CAN evolve into outstanding CEOs — rather than being replaced by them. Here’s how.