Hollywood is not taking kindly to the AI-generated actress Tilly Norwood
Tilly Norwood is not real, but the company that created her hopes that she’s the first of many AI-generated stars.
The Download: inside the QuitGPT movement, and EVs in Africa
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. A “QuitGPT” campaign is urging people to cancel their ChatGPT subscriptions In September, Alfred Stephen, a freelance software developer in Singapore, purchased a ChatGPT Plus subscription, which costs $20 a month and offers…
Chamath warns retail investors to avoid his new SPAC
The SPAC King’s newest, dubbed “American Exceptionalism,” went public with $345 million. But Chamath doesn’t want people to buy shares.
Don’t Let Silence Become Your Loudest Statement During a Crisis: Take Urgent Control or Lose Your Brand
When a crisis hits, the way a founder shows up can either protect the brand — or permanently define its downfall.
LinkedIn’s CEO Says He Uses AI to Write ‘Almost Every Email,’ Including to His Boss, the Head of Microsoft
Receiving an email from LinkedIn CEO Ryan Roslansky? He likely used AI to write it.
Character.AI removes Disney characters after receiving cease-and-desist letter
“Character.ai is freeriding off the goodwill of Disney’s famous marks and brands, and blatantly infringing Disney’s copyrights,” a Disney lawyer wrote.
Whizz co-founder says Trump’s Chicago crackdown is scaring delivery workers off the streets
Whizz has seen e-bike rentals drop by about 8% since National Guard troops arrived in the city.
Why California’s new AI safety law succeeded where SB 1047 failed
California just made history as the first state to require AI safety transparency from the biggest labs in the industry. Governor Newsom signed SB 53 into law this week, mandating that AI giants like OpenAI and Anthropic disclose, and stick to, their safety protocols. The decision is already sparking debate about whether other states will […]
The Leadership Style That’s Winning in the AI Era
How curiosity, humility and intentional action help best-in-class leaders make a lasting impact.
Loyalty Is the New Brand Currency — Why Storytelling Beats Out Advertisements
Authentic storytelling builds stronger loyalty than even the most polished ad campaigns.
Here’s How a Government Shutdown Affects Small Businesses, From Loans to Foot Traffic
The federal government shut down on Wednesday.