Alibaba’s Qwen tech lead steps down after major AI push
Reactions rippled through Alibaba’s Qwen team after tech lead Junyang Lin stepped down following a major model launch.
The Download: AI malaise and babymaking tech
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. We’ve entered the era of AI malaise AI is spreading everywhere, and it is not going away. But what will it do? What effect will it have on our society? Will…
Just three companies dominated the $189 billion in VC investments last month
Crunchbase data shows a record $189 billion of global venture capital flowed to startups last month, with AI startups nabbing 90% of the capital.
TikTok down for some in US, thanks to second Oracle outage since sale
TikTok experienced a similar outage just days after ByteDance divested the app’s U.S. operations.
AI companies are spending millions to thwart this former tech exec’s Congressional bid
A tech billionaire-backed super PAC is spending $125 million to undercut candidates pushing for AI regulation. New York’s Alex Bores, a former tech executive himself, is one of them.
ChatGPT’s new GPT-5.3 Instant model will stop telling you to calm down
The company says the new model will reduce the “cringe” that’s been annoying its users for months.
Anduril aims at $60 billion valuation in new funding round
The funding round would come less than a year after Anduril’s Series G, which closed in June with $2.5 billion against a $30 billion valuation.
Claude Code rolls out a voice mode capability
Anthropic is stepping up its game in the AI coding space with the rollout of Voice Mode in Claude Code.
Expanding Internationally? The Old Playbook Is Broken — Here’s What’s Replacing It.
The era of one-size-fits-all international expansion is over. Here’s how smart companies are winning by staying agile.
This School Crossing Guard’s Side Hustle Earns $14,000 a Month: ‘The Response to it Has Been Crazy’
Christine Tyler Hill turned her 50‑minute morning shift into a feel-good and lucrative venture.
How Investing in Employee Financial Wellness Turns Distracted Workers Into Focused Performers
How financial wellness benefits reduce stress, restore focus and deliver measurable productivity gains.