How I Built a Profitable AI Startup Solo — And the 6 Mistakes I’d Never Make Again
How I turned a scrappy solo AI idea into real traction — and the hard-won lessons that can save you time, money and momentum.
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It’s been a busy and productive year here at MIT Technology Review. We published magazine issues on power, creativity, innovation, bodies, relationships, and security. We hosted 14 exclusive virtual conversations with our editors and outside experts in our subscriber-only series, Roundtables, and held two events on MIT’s campus. And we published hundreds of articles online,…
Google says its AI-based bug hunter found 20 security vulnerabilities
The discoveries by an AI-based bug hunter are significant, as it shows these tools are starting to get real results, even if they still need a human.
The No. 1 Place to Retire in the World Might Not Be On Your Radar — Plus, 9 Other Top Retirement Destinations
With cost of living, safety and more to consider, a retirement relocation requires careful thought.
Foxconn sells former GM factory to mystery buyer after failing to make EVs
The company has spent more than three years claiming the factory would become an “important” EV hub. But it has barely produced anything there.
The Biggest Mistake Entrepreneurs Make When Talking About Their Product
Communication is not a message — it’s a transfer of reasoning.
How to Get Your Business Recommended by AI Tools Like ChatGPT — and Win More Clients
AI tools like ChatGPT are now recommending businesses — here’s how to make sure yours gets picked.
6 Unconventional Habits That Actually Help Entrepreneurs Find Work-Life Sanity
Tired of traditional work-life balance advice? Here are six unconventional strategies that help entrepreneurs prevent burnout, reclaim energy and align work with life in a way that actually works.
What Is ‘Gray Work?’ It’s Killing Productivity — and Jobs in These 2 Industries Are Most at Risk, New Research Reveals.
New research indicates that the rise in workplace tools isn’t always for the best.
Grace Is a Leadership Strategy — Here’s How CEOs Can Use It Effectively
A high-pressure startup can push leaders to the brink — this piece explores why grace, starting with yourself, is the CEO’s most underrated leadership strategy.
Rivian sues to sell its EVs directly in Ohio
Today, Rivian can sell EVs directly to consumers in 25 states and Washington D.C.