AI security startup Outtake raises $40M from Iconiq, Satya Nadella, Bill Ackman and other big names
Outtake makes an agentic cybersecurity platform to help enterprises detect identity fraud. Its angel investors are a who’s who.
The Download: what Moltbook tells us about AI hype, and the rise and rise of AI therapy
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. Moltbook was peak AI theater For a few days recently, the hottest new hangout on the internet was a vibe-coded Reddit clone called Moltbook, which billed itself as a social network for bots.…
Tesla profit tanked 46% in 2025
The company’s sales fell for a second year in a row despite CEO Elon Musk spending years promising 50% annual growth.
ServiceNow inks another AI partnership, this time with Anthropic
ServiceNow partners with Anthropic just a week after announcing a partnership with OpenAI as the company takes a multi-model approach.
Luminar sale approved despite last-minute mystery bid
An unidentified bidder submitted a Hail Mary offer that was “substantially higher” than the winning bid at auction. Founder Austin Russell has been circling a bid, but it’s not clear he was behind it.
Why Most AI Breaks in the Real World — and What Founders Get Wrong
There’s a fundamental flaw in how AI agents work today. Here’s what the next generation will do to fix it.
The Thought Leadership Playbook You’ve Been Using Is Obsolete. Here’s What Works Now.
Thought leadership still influences buying decisions, but most of it is forgotten moments after it appears. Here’s how you can change that.
4 Documentaries Every Serious Investor Should Watch (and Why the Wealthiest Already Have)
These award-winning documentaries offer investors a fresh perspective on how systems work, how they fail and the quiet forces that shape markets each day.
WhatsApp will now charge AI chatbots to operate in Italy
WhatsApp plans to charge developers of AI chatbots per message.
Everyone’s Using AI for Email Marketing — Here’s Why Most Are Getting It Wrong
AI in email marketing isn’t just about automation; it’s also about anticipation.
Why Founders Who Underestimate PR Pay the Price — and How Strategic PR Wins Investors, Partners and Market Confidence
Talent alone won’t get founders noticed; your story must speak for you.