Silicon Valley spooks the AI safety advocates
The White House’s David Sacks and OpenAI’s Jason Kwon caused a stir online this week for their comments about groups promoting AI safety.
The Download: Early adopters cash in on China’s OpenClaw craze, and US batteries slump
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. Hustlers are cashing in on China’s OpenClaw AI craze In January, Beijing-based software engineer Feng Qingyang started tinkering with OpenClaw, a new AI tool that can take over a device and autonomously complete tasks.…
JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon Warns Against This ‘Disrespectful’ But Common Meeting Mistake
Don’t check your email or Slack while in a meeting with Jamie Dimon, or there will be consequences.
Mark Wahlberg Just Bought a Home on ‘Billionaire’s Row’ in Florida. Here’s How Much It Cost.
The gated community surrounded by lakes has only 37 homes.
Senate Republicans deepfaked Chuck Schumer, and X hasn’t taken it down
The video was posted Friday on the Senate Republicans X account. According to X’s policies, the platform prohibits “deceptively shar[ing] synthetic or manipulated media that are likely to cause harm.” Harmful content includes media that could “mislead people” or “cause significant confusion on public issues.”
Instead of Cuts, This $28 Billion Dollar Design Company’s Response to AI Is To Hire More People
Figma CEO Dylan Field says AI is ultimately more about growth rather than cutting costs.
Your AI tools run on fracked gas and bulldozed Texas land
If you’re wondering why AI companies are pursuing this path, they’ll tell you it’s not just about electricity – it’s about beating China.
Struggling to Raise VC? These 7 Startup Funding Tactics Actually Work in 2025
With venture capital becoming harder to secure, founders are turning to alternative funding strategies that offer more control and sustainability.
Struggling to Raise VC? These 7 Startup Funding Tactics Actually Work in 2025
With venture capital becoming harder to secure, founders are turning to alternative funding strategies that offer more control and sustainability.
How Entrepreneurs Can Spot Billion-Dollar Business Ideas Hiding in Plain Sight
Here’s how spotting opportunities in unlikely places created these five thriving businesses.
How Helping Other Entrepreneurs Could Be the Smartest Investment You Ever Make
Mentoring is a powerful way to help international businesses grow — and create promising investment opportunities, too.