Scammers Can Deepfake Your CEO in Just 3 Minutes for $15 — Here’s How to Stop Them
A multimillion-dollar scam hiding in plain sight
The Download: inside the QuitGPT movement, and EVs in Africa
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. A “QuitGPT” campaign is urging people to cancel their ChatGPT subscriptions In September, Alfred Stephen, a freelance software developer in Singapore, purchased a ChatGPT Plus subscription, which costs $20 a month and offers…
Here Are the 10 States Where People Are Most At Risk of Running Out of Their Retirement Savings. Is Your State On the List?
The average retiree is short about $115,000 to cover their entire retirement, according to a new Seniorly report.
WhatsApp fixes ‘zero-click’ bug used to hack Apple users with spyware
A spyware vendor was behind a recent campaign that abused a vulnerability in WhatsApp to deliver an exploit capable of hacking into iPhones and Macs.
3 Catastrophic Continuity Plan Failures That Toppled Industry Giants — and What You Can Learn From Them
Even industry giants fall when they ignore critical BCP vulnerabilities.
Why In-Person Events Are Still a Business Superpower in 2025
In-person events remain one of the most powerful tools entrepreneurs can use to build trust, expand networks and accelerate growth.
Meta updates chatbot rules to avoid inappropriate topics with teen users
After a bombshell report on Meta allowing its AI chatbots to have sensual chats with minors, the company is updating its policies.
Handle Business Finances Like a Pro With This One-Time QuickBooks Deal
From tracking expenses to prepping for tax season, QuickBooks Desktop Pro Plus is built for business owners who want long-term value.
What the First 1,000 Days of ChatGPT Have Revealed About AI’s True Impact — and What Business Leaders Must Prepare for Next
Kicking off the ‘1,000 Days of AI’ mini-series: How generative AI has reshaped industries and exposed outdated playbooks — and what leaders must do to thrive in the next wave.
Why Content Is a C-Suite Level Issue in the Age of AI
AI isn’t transforming businesses — content is, and this article shows six reasons content strategy now belongs in the C-suite.
Mastodon says it doesn’t ‘have the means’ to comply with age verification laws
Decentralized social network Mastodon says it cannot comply with age verification laws, like in Mississippi and elsewhere, and says it’s up to individual server owners to decide.