Top OpenAI, Google Brain researchers set off a $300M VC frenzy for their startup Periodic Labs
When Liam Fedus announced he was quitting OpenAI, VCs swarmed. One even wrote a love letter. Here’s how Felicis’ Peter Deng won the deal.
The Download: Introducing: the new conspiracy age
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. Introducing: the new conspiracy age Everything is a conspiracy theory now. Conspiracists are all over the White House, turning fringe ideas into dangerous policy. America’s institutions are crumbling under the weight of deep…
Employees Are Reportedly Skipping Lunch Due to High Prices, and It’s Leading to ‘Hangry’ Workers
Increasing costs are causing more employees to skip lunch, according to a new report.
Traditional Philanthropy Is Broken — and Gen Z Is Building Something Better
Gen Z entrepreneurs aren’t waiting until they’re rich to start giving back. They’re building philanthropy into their companies from day one.
Job-Hugging Is Replacing Quiet Quitting. You Should Make 3 Moves to Get Ahead.
The latest workplace trend won’t damage your career if you use it to your advantage.
U.S. and Australia sign $3B critical minerals deal
Leaders of the country’s governments announced they would work together to secure critical minerals supplies outside of Chinese control. The deal includes a new gallium refinery in Western Australia.
Meta AI’s app downloads and daily users spiked after launch of ‘Vibes’ AI video feed
New data from Similarweb shows Meta AI’s mobile app is surging in popularity, jumping from 775,000 to 2.7 million daily active users in just four weeks. The app is now seeing roughly 300,000 new installs per day — up from under 200,000 previously.
Trump DOE confirms it’s canceling over $700M in manufacturing grants
The Department of Energy said it was canceling grants to build new factories in places like Alabama and Kentucky. Three startups are affected.
Every Company Is Investing in AI — But Those That Thrive Are Doubling Down on Something Else
Artificial intelligence can analyze the past to predict the future, but it can’t imagine a future that’s never existed.
Anthropic brings Claude Code to the web
Anthropic now lets developers spin up Claude Code agents, and manage them, from their web browser on desktop and mobile.
Cards Against Humanity settles trespass lawsuit against SpaceX
Cards Against Humanity, the irreverent party game company known for its provocative humor, has settled its trespassing lawsuit against SpaceX, one year after filing the complaint and launching a profanity-laced marketing campaign against Elon Musk’s rocket company. Terms of the settlement were not disclosed. Cards Against Humanity had been seeking $15 million, and had told […]