Former OpenAI and DeepMind researchers raise whopping $300M seed to automate science
Periodic Labs has raised from a tech industry’s who’s who, including Andreessen Horowitz, Nvidia, Elad Gil, Jeff Dean, Eric Schmidt, and Jeff Bezos.
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…
OpenAI is launching the Sora app, its own TikTok competitor, alongside the Sora 2 model
The social app Sora will let users generate videos of themselves and their friends, which they can share in a TikTok-like feed.
The Exit Planning Methodology That Will Position Your Business for a Premium Sale
The major portion of your net worth is in your company. Here’s how to maximize it.
Fubo shareholders approve Hulu Live TV deal
Fubo announced that its shareholders have approved the deal that will combine the streaming service with Hulu Live TV.
10 Ways Entrepreneurs Can Build the Mental Toughness of an Elite Athlete
Mental toughness isn’t a personality trait — it’s a trained discipline. Here’s how founders and executives can strengthen their resilience for whatever business throws their way next.
Hance will demo its kilobyte-size AI audio processing software at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025
Hance is working on low energy-consuming, on-device processing that’s already attracted the likes of Intel.
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Smart entrepreneurs are breaking language barriers to unlock international business opportunities.
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Here’s How to Get Your Amazon Prime Refund After ‘Historic’ Settlement
Amazon will be required to pay $2.5 billion in fees and refunds to consumers.
Spotify’s Founder and Longtime CEO Is Stepping Down: ‘To Be Clear, I’m Not Leaving’
After 19 years at the music giant, Daniel Ek is passing on the CEO title to two company veterans.