EleutherAI releases massive AI training dataset of licensed and open domain text
EleutherAI, an AI research organization, has released what it’s claiming is one of the largest collections of licensed and open-domain text for training AI models.
The Download: talking dirty with DeepSeek, and the risks and rewards of calorie restriction
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. It’s pretty easy to get DeepSeek to talk dirty AI companions like Replika are designed to engage in intimate exchanges, but people use general-purpose chatbots for sex talk too, despite their stricter content…
5 Steps to Negotiate Confidently With Tough Clients
Negotiation should never be a battle. Follow these steps to shift your mindset and negotiate with confidence.
X names Polymarket as its official prediction market partner
X announced on Friday that it has partnered with Polymarket, naming it the platform’s official prediction market partner.
Startups Weekly: It’s buying season
From acquiring stealth startups to larger ones, and from funding Series A to G, buyers and investors made for a busy news cycle.
Clean energy investment hits new highs and shows no sign of slowing
Global investments in clean energy are likely to hit new highs in 2025, according to a new IEA report.
Humans provide neccessary ‘checks and balance’ for AI, says Lattice CEO
Of all the words in the dictionary, Sarah Franklin says “balance” is perhaps her favorite – especially when it comes to companies embracing AI. Franklin leads the Jack Altman-founded employee performance software company Lattice, which is now worth $3 billion. Both on stage at SXSW London and in conversation with TechCrunch, she spoke a lot […]
‘We Didn’t Know We Could Do That!’ These Co-Founders Built a Unique Photography Business That Tapped an Unexpected Need — And Now Is Found in 60 Cities
Jennifer Tsay, co-founder and CEO of Shoott, explains the key marketing pivot the company made that rocketed their success.
OpenAI’s marketing head takes leave to undergo breast cancer treatment
OpenAI’s head of marketing, Kate Rouch, has announced she’s stepping away from her role for three months while she undergoes treatment for invasive breast cancer.
This Nashville Mom Started a Flexible Side Hustle on Facebook — Then Grew It From $1,000 to $275,000 a Month: ‘Like a Scavenger Hunt’
For Katy Allen, 38, inspiration struck at her daughter’s baby shower in 2016.
New Jobs Report Shows a ‘Steady But Cautious’ Labor Market As Hiring Slows: ‘A Temporary Chill’
Friday’s jobs report showed that employers were more cautious about hiring in May.