The Download: Musk v. Altman, smart glasses for warfare, and Google I/O

May 19, 2026

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. Here’s why Elon Musk lost his suit against OpenAI Elon Musk has lost his lawsuit against OpenAI, which centered on whether the company breached its founding contract as a nonprofit. A…

Colossal Biosciences is growing chickens in a 3D-printed container

May 19, 2026

The baby chicks were shifting and starting to pip—or trying to hatch. But not from an egg. Instead, these chickens were growing inside transparent 3D-printed plastic cups at the Dallas headquarters of Colossal Biosciences. The biotech company today claimed it has developed a “fully artificial egg” as part of its effort to resurrect extinct avian…

Stilta raises $10.5M from a16z and YC to help companies rediscover the patents they forgot they had

May 19, 2026

Stilta announced Tuesday a $10 million seed round led by Andreessen Horowitz. Other investors in the round include YC and operators from companies like OpenAI, Legora, and Lovable.

Solar to dominate energy by 2035, but AI data centers will keep fossil fuels in business

May 19, 2026

Costs for solar panels are expected to drop another 30% in the coming decade, helping the tech cement its lead in energy markets.

Theo Baker spent four years investigating Stanford. Before he leaves, here’s what he found.

May 19, 2026

“There’s a common refrain among [young] people in this world that it’s easier to raise money for a startup right now than to get an internship. Which is remarkable, right?”

Why an Athlete’s Retirement Made Me Rethink My Exit After Building a $2.7B Company

May 19, 2026

Great leaders should step down at their peak — not after decline — using Barry Sanders’ retirement as a model for preserving legacy and enabling strong succession.

What You Can and Can’t Deduct in Your Side Hustle (Most People Get Tax Deductions Wrong)

May 19, 2026

Understanding what qualifies as a legitimate tax deduction — and what doesn’t — can help side hustlers avoid costly mistakes, reduce audit risk and keep more of their hard-earned income.

Here’s why Elon Musk lost his suit against OpenAI

May 19, 2026

On Monday, the jury in Musk v. Altman dealt Elon Musk a major blow—reaching a unanimous advisory verdict that Musk sued OpenAI too late and, as a result, his claims are barred by the applicable statutes of limitations. US District Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers immediately accepted it. Musk announced on X that he will be…

Your Organization Doesn’t Lack Creativity. It Lacks the Conditions for It to Thrive. Here’s How to Change That.

May 18, 2026

Getting new ideas is no longer the challenge for most businesses operating in the age of information.

Your Team Isn’t Listening — and You Might Be Causing the Problem

May 18, 2026

Repeating yourself but getting nowhere? The issue isn’t your message — it’s your setting. Learn how to eliminate defensiveness, increase buy-in and lead with authority instantly.

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