Lyft is paying $272.5M to settle lawsuit over how it classified drivers
Today, gig economy drivers are classified as contractors. This settlement clears up a lingering lawsuit from 2020 when that was still an unanswered issue.
The Download: failed social media bans, and extending pets’ lives
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. Kids are outsmarting social media bans. That’s not a problem we need to solve. —Michal Luria, Aliya Bhatia, and Danah Boyd Social media bans are stacking up. In July, France joined…
Kevin Mandia’s new ‘agent swarm’ security startup Armadin raises $255.5M at $2.5B valuation
Kevin Mandia, best known as the founder of Mandiant, has a new startup that is using agent swarms to test and protect enterprises.
Musk’s AI chatbot Grok reportedly encouraged Trump to capture Venezuela’s president
President Trump reportedly asked for Grok’s opinion before invading Venezuela and capturing Nicolás Maduro.
The Networking Mistake That Feels Productive but Quietly Stalls Your Business
The relationships that matter most tend to find founders who build something worth noticing.
ChatGPT can now virtually try on clothes for you
OpenAI is rolling out new shopping features for ChatGPT that let users virtually try on clothing and accessories using their own photos and save products they like to a Favorites library.
Google thinks SpaceX’s Starship has to launch 1,600 times before space data centers get off the ground
Google launched its first advanced chip into orbit to pave the way for space data centers.
Workers Are Managing AI Bots — Without Getting Manager Pay
A new report reveals that more workers than ever are managing AI bots without a raise or title change.
Has Your Growth Stalled? More Marketing May Not Be the Answer. Here’s Where to Look Instead.
When growth stalls, most entrepreneurs assume they need more marketing. But often the root problem isn’t visibility. It’s clear positioning.
World’s first enhanced geothermal power plant completed in just 23 months
Fervo Energy completed its first power plant in less than two years. The next phases promise to connect to the grid even quicker.
Unexpected Accidents Can Cost Your Business More Than You Think. Here’s How to Limit the Damage and Recover Quickly.
Here’s how legal preparedness can help your business recover from unexpected accidents.