ChatGPT doubled its weekly active users in under 6 months, thanks to new releases

March 6, 2025

OpenAI’s flagship AI chatbot, ChatGPT, returned to solid growth in the latter half of 2024, according to a new report published on Thursday by VC firm Andreessen Horowitz (a16z). While it took ChatGPT nine months to grow from 100 million weekly active users in November 2023 to 200 million in August 2024, it’s now taken […]

Hacked health firm HCRG demanded journalist ‘take down’ data breach reporting, citing UK court order

March 6, 2025

DataBreaches.net declined to comply, citing a lack of jurisdiction.

Hugging Face’s chief science officer worries AI is becoming ‘yes-men on servers’

March 6, 2025

AI company founders have a reputation for making bold claims about the technology’s potential to reshape fields, particularly the sciences. But Thomas Wolf, Hugging Face’s co-founder and chief science officer, has a more measured take. In an essay published to X on Thursday, Wolf said that he feared AI becoming “yes-men on servers” absent a […]

Shield AI raises $240 million at a $5.3 billion valuation to commercialize its AI drone tech

March 6, 2025

Shield AI is now one of the U.S.’s biggest defense tech startups by valuation, raising
$240 million at a $5.3 billion valuation in its latest round.

Russian crypto exchange Garantex seized by law enforcement operation

March 6, 2025

An international coalition of law enforcement agencies seized the official website of Garantex, which has previously been sanctioned by the U.S. and E.U. governments.

The Accidental Tech Boom — What AI’s Gaming Origins Can Teach Entrepreneurs About Business Breakthroughs

March 6, 2025

The AI revolution didn’t start in Silicon Valley boardrooms or research labs — it began on the pixelated battlefields of video games. This article explores why the biggest business innovations often come from unexpected places and what entrepreneurs can learn about spotting hidden opportunities before they become mainstream.

‘We’re Not Effective’: Starbucks CEO Tells Corporate Employees to ‘Own Whether or Not This Place Grows’

March 6, 2025

After layoffs, Starbucks CEO Brian Niccol said in an internal meeting that the company’s operations had to change.

3 Signs Your Startup Needs a CTO — But Not As a Full-Time Hire

March 6, 2025

Is your business stalling due to a lack of technical expertise? External support can provide the critical guidance you need.

AI Agents Can Help Businesses Be ’10 Times More Productive,’ According to an Nvidia VP. Here’s What They Are and How Much They Cost.

March 6, 2025

In a new interview with Entrepreneur, Nvidia’s Vice President of AI Software, Kari Briski, explains how AI agents will “transform” the way we work — and sooner than you think.

Christie’s AI art auction reportedly exceeds expectations

March 6, 2025

Nearly 6,500 artists demanded in an open letter that fine art auction house Christie’s cancel its first show dedicated solely to works created with AI. Yet, the show, Augmented Intelligence, went on — and reportedly exceeded expectations. According to Christie’s, the show brought in more than $700,000, with many lots reaching beyond their high estimates. […]

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