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Debates over AI consciousness are a trap
“Runaway” AI, “rogue” agents, and “autonomous” actors—the current rhetoric would have you believe that AI agents are not only awake and aware, but angry at their creators. Prominent tech leaders such as Demis Hassabis, Dario Amodei, and Sam Altman push for regulation of these seemingly “superhuman” systems, while a separate faction, led by policy organizations…
Corgi announces $106M raise at $2.6B valuation — triple what it was worth three weeks ago
Insurance tech Corgi announced today an $106 million Series B1 raise, valuing the company at $2.6 billion, just three weeks after announcing a $160 million Series B.
Nate Bargatze on Bombing, Betting on Yourself, and His First Flick ‘The Breadwinner’
Comedian, writer, and newly minted movie star Nate Bargatze joins How Success Happens to talk about turning clean jokes into a powerhouse career and how he’s betting on affordable ticket prices for his first feature film, The Breadwinner.
Anthropic releases Opus 4.8 with new ‘dynamic workflow’ tool
The new Opus model comes with a tool called Dynamic Workflows, for coordinating swarms of subagents.
Waymo’s newest robotaxi is Chinese-made, built to make money, and now accepting riders
The launch of the Ojai minivan robotaxi comes after years of development and testing, but arrives amid a challenging time for Waymo.
U.S. says troops were targeted with location data, as senator warns ad industry is a ‘national security threat’
One leading privacy lawmaker said it was time to “start treating the adtech industry as a national security threat.”
How Foreign Investments Can Lead to IRS Penalties That Wipe Out Profits
Global diversification can be a powerful wealth strategy, but without proper tax planning, foreign investments can trigger complex reporting rules and costly IRS penalties that catch many investors off guard.
Sorry, Remote Workers: The U.S. Tax Man Travels With You — 8 Tax Strategies for Digital Nomads
With the right planning, digital nomads can legally reduce US tax exposure and simplify compliance while focusing on building their business and life abroad.
He Watched His Stanford Friends Become Dotcom Millionaires — Then Bought 8 Applebee’s and Became a Billionaire
Greg Flynn skipped the dotcom rush to bet on franchising. He now runs more than 3,000 outlets across seven brands and three countries. (
Here’s Why Top YouTubers Are Betting on This New $3,750 Training Program for Creators: ‘We See an Opportunity’
YouTubers with millions of subscribers, like Jordan Matter, Michelle Khare and Samir Chaudry, are advising the new learning platform.