The Download: DeepSeek forces a reality check, and robotaxis’ future

January 28, 2025

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. AI’s energy obsession just got a reality check Just a week in, the AI sector has already seen its first battle of wits under the new Trump administration. The clash stems from two…

AI’s energy obsession gets a reality check

January 28, 2025

This story originally appeared in The Algorithm, our weekly newsletter on AI. To get stories like this in your inbox first, sign up here. Just a week in, the AI sector has already seen its first battle of wits under the new Trump administration. The clash stems from two key pieces of news: the announcement of…

‘I Love Doing Product Reviews’: Bill Gates Stepped Down from Microsoft in 2020, But Admits He Still Spends 15% of His Time Working at the Company

January 27, 2025

In a new interview with the Wall Street Journal, Gates also said he is still close with Microsoft’s CEO Satya Nadella.

Franchise Models Explained — How to Choose the Right One for Your Goals

January 27, 2025

Navigating the franchise world starts with understanding key business models. Here’s how project-based and subscription franchises differ in investment, scalability, and recession resistance.

Uber’s CEO Says Drivers Have About 10 Years Left Before They Will Be Replaced

January 27, 2025

Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi says the jobs of human drivers are safe for the next decade, but after that, another type of driver will take over.

Elon Musk’s DOGE Is Hiring People Eager to ‘Work Long Hours’ to Eliminate ‘Waste, Fraud and Abuse’ in the Government. Here’s How to Apply.

January 27, 2025

The Department of Government Efficiency is hiring U.S. citizens to help cut spending and headcounts in the federal government.

What a return to supersonic flight could mean for climate change