High school’s AI security system confuses Doritos bag for a possible firearm
A high school student in Baltimore County, Maryland was reportedly handcuffed and searched after an AI security system flagged his bag of chips as a possible firearm.
The Download: a battery pivot to AI, and rewriting math
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. Why this battery company is pivoting to AI Qichao Hu doesn’t mince words about the state of the battery industry. “Almost every Western battery company has either died or is going to die. It’s kind of…
Who are AI browsers for?
OpenAI launched an AI-powered browser this week, but it feels like it offers a slight efficiency gain at best.
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TikTok robot star Rizzbot gave me the middle finger
About a week ago, I woke to a dizzying DM on Instagram — Rizzbot flipping me off. This sent me down a rabbit hole about humanoids in society.
India, the market BlaBlaCar once walked away from, is now its biggest
BlaBlaCar is seeing rapid growth in India, with 20 million passengers expected this year — up 50% from last year.
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The glaring security risks with AI browser agents
New AI browsers from OpenAI and Perplexity promise to increase user productivity, but they also come with increased security risks.
Musk’s ad chief at X departs after just 10 months
The revolving door reportedly reflects deeper tensions.
OpenAI’s New Agent Changed the Game — Here’s How Solopreneurs Are Turning It Into Profit
The autonomous worker that runs your content, outreach, and sales on its own
What Entrepreneurs Can Learn from Josh Hart’s Partnership with Tommy John
New York Knicks guard Josh Hart joins Tommy John as the brand’s first-ever athlete partner in a campaign built on comfort, authenticity and connection.