Supabase nabs $5B valuation, four months after hitting $2B
It’s been a wild year of growth and fundraising for vibe-coding database of choice, Supabase.
The Download: an AI agent’s hit piece, and preventing lightning
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. Online harassment is entering its AI era Scott Shambaugh didn’t think twice when he denied an AI agent’s request to contribute to matplotlib, a software library he helps manage. Then things…
5 Red Flags That Should Eliminate a Job Candidate — and 5 Green Flags That Mean ‘Hire Now’
Here’s a cheat sheet for leaders who can’t afford to get hiring wrong.
Jeff Bezos Explains Why the AI Bubble Exists, and What’s Going to Happen When It Bursts
Amazon founder Jeff Bezos said that investor overexcitement and inflated valuations are evidence of an AI bubble.
OpenAI’s Sora soars to No. 1 on Apple’s US App Store
Sora becomes the No. 3 US app after 164K downloads in 2 days, making the AI video app an early hit.
How Front Office Sports Went From a Class Project to the Center of the Sports Media Universe
What started as a college class project turned into one of the fastest-rising sports media companies.
A Guide to Raising Venture Capital in 2025
Great ideas from dedicated teams can find solutions, yet breakthroughs can fail due to the one resource needed to propel growth: money.
Will AI Bring Mass Unemployment or a New Revolution?
AI is reshaping work by automating traditional jobs while creating new roles, forcing governments and companies to urgently invest in reskilling to prevent deepening inequality.
Leaked doc reveals the chaotic politics behind Trump Energy Department cuts
Harris-voting states were hit hardest by Department of Energy award cancellations, but not every blue-state project was cut. Politics might play a role.
Today’s Best CEOs Don’t Prioritize Growth — They Focus on This Instead
Growth-at-all-costs is outdated. Here’s what today’s most effective leaders are prioritizing instead.
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