Microsoft announces glut of new data centers but says it won’t let your electricity bill go up
The tech giant has pledged to be a “good neighbor” as it continues to invest in AI infrastructure throughout the country.
The Download: gig workers training humanoids, and better AI benchmarks
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 gig workers who are training humanoid robots at home When Zeus, a medical student in Nigeria, returns to his apartment from a long day at the hospital, he straps his…
A consumer watchdog issued a warning about Google’s AI agent shopping protocol — Google says she’s wrong
A consumer economics watchdog says Google’s new Universal Commerce Protocol is ripe for misuse where consumers could pay more for items. Google denies this.
Why Investors Are Looking Beyond Silicon Valley for Fintech Opportunities
Silicon Valley shaped fintech for a decade, but the next wave of global innovation is emerging elsewhere.
Why Startups Stall After Product-Market Fit — And How to Fix It
Product-market fit proves people want your product, but only a strong go-to-market strategy turns that demand into consistent, scalable growth.
Ammobia says it has reinvented a century-old technology
The startup has a new take on the Haber-Bosch process used o make ammonia. If Ammobia can deliver, it could change industries from power generation to maritime shipping.
Ring founder details the camera company’s ‘intelligent assistant’ era
AI is ushering in Ring’s next chapter, as the Amazon-owned video doorbell maker shifts toward becoming an “intelligent assistant.”
Man to plead guilty to hacking US Supreme Court filing system
A 24-year-old from Tennessee is expected to admit to accessing the Supreme Court’s electronic filing system without authorization dozens of times throughout 2023.
Doctors think AI has a place in healthcare – but maybe not as a chatbot
OpenAI and Anthropic have each launched healthcare-focused products over the last week.
The 1 Question I Ask Every Successful Person I Meet — and How It’s Changed My Life
I ask every successful person I meet one particular question. Here’s what it is, and how the answers inspired me to chart my own path.
Heineken’s CEO Steps Down After Six Years of Flat Performance
Dolf van den Brink is leaving the Dutch beer giant, as the industry struggles to find its footing.