Google sues alleged Chinese cybercrime operation that used AI to send scam texts
The tech giant said a group called “Outsider Enterprise” used AI to scam hundreds of thousands of victims, sending 2.5 million text messages over a span of two weeks.
The Download: investigating deaths at the US border’s “virtual wall”
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. The US spent billions on border surveillance. Why can’t it catch people before they die? When José Morales Bernal crossed the border into the US in April 2024, the day before…
When Scaling Pressures Hit, Great Small Business Leaders Do These 3 Things Differently
Growth cycles can be exciting yet stressful. Here are three ways strong leaders can successfully guide strained teams through high-growth periods.
Nicky Gathrite Is Redefining What a Modern Entertainment CEO Looks Like
The founder of Elevate Agency is proving that in 2026, the hottest CEOs aren’t just successful — they’re culturally influential.
Robinhood sees ‘record-breaking’ traffic after SpaceX stock debuts
The trading platform says some customers experienced intermittent disruptions, but that those issues have resolved.
Your Anonymous Data Isn’t as Anonymous as You Think — And Your Business May Be More Exposed Than You Realize
Anonymized data doesn’t always protect privacy. Entrepreneurs must understand the risks of re-identification.
Want to Buy an AI Business? Here’s How to Cut Through the Hype and Evaluate What You’re Actually Getting.
Here’s why smart entrepreneurs evaluate the business before the AI.
Most Websites Make Visitors Work Too Hard. Here’s How Better UX Fixes That — and Wins You More Customers
A stronger website experience does more than improve usability. It gives visitors the clarity, confidence and direction they need to take the next step.
Your AI-Powered Customer Service Is Putting Brand Trust on the Line. Here’s How to Optimize It.
As companies rush to deploy AI chatbots for cost savings, a hidden erosion of brand trust is underway.
6 Ways AI Is Redefining Product Development — and Helping Startups Build, Compete and Scale Like Never Before
The role of AI in product development — from accelerator to strategic differentiator.
SpaceX, Anthropic, and OpenAI’s hot IPO summer
The IPO market is back, and it’s not the same companies leading the charge. FAANG had a good run, but a new acronym is taking over: MANGOS — Meta (or Microsoft, depending on who you ask), Anthropic, Nvidia, Google, OpenAI, and SpaceX. Half of that bunch is heading to public markets in the same window, and it’s a stress test for investors, for valuations, and for […]