Jeff Bezos Explains Why the AI Bubble Exists, and What’s Going to Happen When It Bursts
Amazon founder Jeff Bezos said that investor overexcitement and inflated valuations are evidence of an AI bubble.
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…
OpenAI’s Sora soars to No. 1 on Apple’s US App Store
Sora becomes the No. 3 US app after 164K downloads in 2 days, making the AI video app an early hit.
How Front Office Sports Went From a Class Project to the Center of the Sports Media Universe
What started as a college class project turned into one of the fastest-rising sports media companies.
A Guide to Raising Venture Capital in 2025
Great ideas from dedicated teams can find solutions, yet breakthroughs can fail due to the one resource needed to propel growth: money.
Will AI Bring Mass Unemployment or a New Revolution?
AI is reshaping work by automating traditional jobs while creating new roles, forcing governments and companies to urgently invest in reskilling to prevent deepening inequality.
Leaked doc reveals the chaotic politics behind Trump Energy Department cuts
Harris-voting states were hit hardest by Department of Energy award cancellations, but not every blue-state project was cut. Politics might play a role.
Today’s Best CEOs Don’t Prioritize Growth — They Focus on This Instead
Growth-at-all-costs is outdated. Here’s what today’s most effective leaders are prioritizing instead.
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Flai is the latest startup bringing AI to car dealerships
The YC-backed startup has raised a $4.5 million seed round as it looks to win over more businesses by replacing cumbersome phone trees with AI-powered software.
Hacking group claims theft of 1 billion records from Salesforce customer databases
The hacking group claims to have stolen about a billion records from companies, including FedEx, Qantas, and TransUnion, who store their customer and company data in Salesforce.