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July 25, 2025

The Download: saving the US climate programs, and America’s AI protections are under threat

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. How nonprofits and academia are stepping up to salvage US climate programs Nonprofits are trying to preserve a US effort to modernize greenhouse-gas measurements, amid growing fears that the Trump administration’s dismantling of…

Trump’s AI Action Plan is a distraction

July 24, 2025

On Wednesday, President Trump issued three executive orders, delivered a speech, and released an action plan, all on the topic of continuing American leadership in AI. The plan contains dozens of proposed actions, grouped into three “pillars”: accelerating innovation, building infrastructure, and leading international diplomacy and security. Some of its recommendations are thoughtful even if…

A Popular Protein Bar Company Is Selling… Raw Fish. Here’s Why.

July 24, 2025

David Protein is now selling frozen cod fillets. Is it a marketing ploy or the start of a new trend?

America’s AI watchdog is losing its bite

July 24, 2025

Most Americans encounter the Federal Trade Commission only if they’ve been scammed: It handles identity theft, fraud, and stolen data. During the Biden administration, the agency went after AI companies for scamming customers with deceptive advertising or harming people by selling irresponsible technologies. With yesterday’s announcement of President Trump’s AI Action Plan, that era may…

Here’s What Happened When Thousands of Workers Tried a Four-Day Workweek in the Biggest Trial Yet

July 24, 2025

A new study shows that workers on a four-day workweek report being happier and more productive.

Chime backer Lauren Kolodny bets on AI to revolutionize estate processing

July 24, 2025

Acrew Capital’s Kolodny led a $20 million Series A in Alix, a startup that uses AI to automate estate processing.

This industrial AI startup is winning over customers by saying it won’t get acquired

July 24, 2025

In red-hot acquisition market, this CVector founders answer this key question in its first conversation with prospective customers.

The 9 Leadership Principles That Carried Me From the Sidelines to the Suite

July 24, 2025

Living by these nine principles helped me build a successful global business from scratch.

Ready to Get Off the Social Media Hamster Wheel? Discover the Platform That Actually Boosts Your Discoverability

July 24, 2025

How solopreneurs can use YouTube and AI to stay discoverable and build trust in a changing search landscape.

This Franchisee Made $2.2 Million From a Tiny Pretzel Stand. Here’s His Secret.

July 24, 2025

Auntie Anne’s is thriving in high-traffic venues like airports, where fast service, brand familiarity and walkaway snacks are fueling high revenue.

Gen Z Is Changing the Workplace — Here Are 4 Trends Employers Can’t Ignore

July 24, 2025

By 2030, Gen Z is expected to account for a third of the US workforce. It’s not just a demographic shift – it’s all about values, behaviors and the very definition of what work means.