How Otter.ai’s CEO is pushing the company to be more than just a meeting scribe
Otter is launching a suite of enterprise tools to help companies use its tech to create a central knowledge base.
The Download: squeezing more metal out of aging mines, and AI’s truth crisis
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. Microbes could extract the metal needed for cleantech In a pine forest on Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, the only active nickel mine in the US is nearing the end of its life. At a…
The US is set to cancel funding for two major direct-air capture plants
The Department of Energy appears poised to terminate funding for a pair of large carbon sucking factories that were originally set to receive more than $1 billion in government grants, according to a department issued list of projects obtained by MIT Technology Review and circulating among federal agencies. The projects include the South Texas Direct…
Tesla reveals slightly cheaper ‘standard’ versions of the Model 3 and Model Y
The long-awaited cheaper Model 3 and Model Y are finally here, but they start at $36,990 and $39,990, respectively — just a few thousand dollars less than Tesla’s current offerings.
What Every Business Leader Must Know About Data Management to Avoid a Compliance Nightmare
Data loss can trigger massive regulatory fines and compliance nightmares, making robust backup systems and incident response planning essential for your business’s survival.
Seniors Are Turning to ‘Silver Startups’ to Make Extra Cash — Here’s How
More than a million Americans in their 70s have their own business.
America’s Best-Selling Vehicle Will Likely See Production Delays After a Major Factory Fire
Ford, Toyota, and many other automakers may be affected by a fire that ravaged an aluminum plant in September.
X splits Verified Organizations into ‘Premium Business’ and ‘Premium Organizations’
The social network says Premium Business will help companies drive growth on the platform by boosting credibility with a gold checkmark and increasing visibility through affiliate badges.
Facebook updates its algorithm to give users more control over which videos they see
Facebook updated its algorithm so users can have greater control over which Reels videos they see.
AI toys are all the rage in China—and now they’re appearing on shelves in the US too
Kids have always played with and talked to stuffed animals. But now their toys can talk back, thanks to a wave of companies that are fitting children’s playthings with chatbots and voice assistants. It’s a trend that has particularly taken off in China: A recent report by the Shenzhen Toy Industry Association and JD.com predicts…
What Rebuilding After Disasters Taught Me About Leading Through Crisis
Most companies don’t fail from disruption — they fail from complacency.