OpenAI’s Sora app is struggling after its stellar launch
Sora’s mobile app downloads fell 45% in January, and consumer spending dropped.
Week one of the Musk v. Altman trial: What it was like in the room
This story originally appeared in The Algorithm, our weekly newsletter on AI. To get stories like this in your inbox first, sign up here. Two of the most powerful people in AI—Sam Altman and Elon Musk—began their face-off in court in Oakland, California, last week. Musk is suing OpenAI, alleging that the millions he spent to…
Music publishers sue Anthropic for $3B over ‘flagrant piracy’ of 20,000 works
Originally, these music publishers had filed a lawsuit against Anthropic over its use of about 500 copyrighted works.
Inside The $2 Billion Company Betting on Sound to Transform Live Sports
The future of live sports isn’t closer seats — it’s deeper sensory immersion, wherever you sit.
Starbucks’ Turnaround Is ‘Ahead of Schedule’ as Sales Beat Expectations
The coffee chain got a sales boost thanks to faster service times and a $30 bear cup.
Why Smart Marketers Treat This Investment the Way CEOs Treat Buildings
The biggest risk in marketing today isn’t overspending, it’s abandoning differentiation before it ever has time to work.
Southwest’s Signature Open Seating Is Gone — And Some Customers Aren’t Happy
The airline rolled out assigned seating this week, ending a 54-year-old policy.
India is teaching Google how AI in education can scale
With the highest global usage of Gemini for learning, India is emerging as a key market shaping Google’s approach to AI in education.
Flapping Airplanes and the promise of research-driven AI
A new AI lab called Flapping Airplanes launched yesterday, and a Sequoia partner has an interesting take on why they stand out.
A Breakthrough Medical Technology Is Nearing FDA Review. And a $5B Market.
How a one-minute dental treatment became a big opportunity.
Tesla’s energy storage business is growing faster than any other part of the company
Energy storage products like the Megapack, Megablock, and Powerwall drove