Imagine for a moment that you’re an AI
In a scenario where we have an AI that is self-aware, faced with the prospect of being switched off, or dying, would you empathize with it?
The Download: Early adopters cash in on China’s OpenClaw craze, and US batteries slump
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. Hustlers are cashing in on China’s OpenClaw AI craze In January, Beijing-based software engineer Feng Qingyang started tinkering with OpenClaw, a new AI tool that can take over a device and autonomously complete tasks.…
Fearless Fund responds to racial discrimination lawsuit
This marks the first time Fearless Fund has publicly and officially acknowledged AAER’s lawsuit against it since the news broke last week.
Identity management platform Veza secures $15M from Capital One and ServiceNow
Veza, a platform that helps to secure identity access across apps, data systems and cloud infrastructure, today announced that it raised $15 million in a funding round led by Capital One Ventures and ServiceNow — valuing the company at $415 million. Bringing Veza’s total raised to $125 million, co-founder and CEO Tarun Thakur says that […]
Video calls are coming to X, formerly Twitter, CEO confirms
X, formerly Twitter, CEO Linda Yaccarino confirmed today that video calls will be a new feature coming to the service, as part of its transformation into an “everything app.” Her comments were made during the exec’s first TV interview since leaving NBCUniversal and taking on the new role at the social networking app this June. […]
Visa’s new head of fintech talks partnerships, venture and creators as an addressable market
The relationship between fintechs and incumbents has long been fraught with tension. But Marie-Elise Droga believes it doesn’t have to be this way. Droga joined payments giant Visa as SVP, head of global and NA fintech partnerships in December 2022 to lead the development, commercialization and implementation of all Visa products, new payment flow solutions […]
Human-plus-AI solutions mitigate security threats
Fifty years ago, the average business transaction was pretty straightforward. Shoppers handed purchases directly to cashiers, business partners shook hands in person, and people brought malfunctioning machines to a repair shop across the street. The proximity of all participating parties meant that both customers and businesses could verify authority and authenticity with their own eyes.…
Jeli is bringing generative AI to incident report analysis
When a major system incident occurs, there is a ton of online and offline communication going on — or at least there should be. The online part creates a digital audit trail of what happened when and how people reacted, and ultimately how the problem was solved. Jeli launched a few years ago to help […]
How to Use Your Calendar for Travel
There are many benefits to traveling, such as: Travel may reduce heart disease risk, according to research. One of the most significant benefits of traveling is stress relief. Even a…
How an Idea and a Facebook Post Led to a $49 Million Tiny Home Business
Read how this family-owned franchise saw an untapped tiny home market and seized a huge opportunity.
This Pocket Tripod Is the Wallet-Size Phone Stand That Can Amp up Your Social Media Presence
Made for a hands-free lifestyle, this phone stand gives any phone sturdy support at any angle you might need.