Gross vs. Net Revenue — Know the Difference (or Pay for It Later)
Most business owners obsess over gross revenue, but it’s net revenue that reveals whether you’re actually building something profitable.
The Download: investigating deaths at the US border’s “virtual wall”
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. The US spent billions on border surveillance. Why can’t it catch people before they die? When José Morales Bernal crossed the border into the US in April 2024, the day before…
Three reasons why DeepSeek’s new model V4 matters
On Friday, Chinese AI firm DeepSeek released a preview of V4, its long-awaited new flagship model. Notably, the model can process much longer prompts than its last generation, thanks to a new design that helps it handle large amounts of text more efficiently. Like DeepSeek’s previous models, V4 is open source, meaning it is available…
Your Patent Will Expire. Here’s What You Need to Do Next to Keep Innovating Legally.
Patents do expire, but smart companies do not rely on a single filing to stay protected. Here’s what you need to know.
AI Can Supercharge Your Marketing — But Only If You Get This 1 Thing Right First
AI is making it easier than ever to create content, but without a clear strategy, more output can lead to weaker results.
Are You an Escapist Leader Ignoring What Your Team Needs Most?
In uncertain times, employees don’t need perfect leaders — they need present, honest and empathetic ones.
Palantir is reportedly helping the IRS investigate financial crimes
The IRS has used Palantir’s software since at least 2018, The Intercept reports.
Cohere acquires, merges with German-based startup to create a ‘transatlantic AI powerhouse’
Cohere, the Canada-based AI company that makes AI tools for businesses in regulated industries, announced Friday it would merge with Aleph Alpha, a German company that also builds AI systems for businesses and governments.
Two college kids raise a $5.1 million pre-seed to build an AI social network in iMessage
Series, a social networking app that’s grown popular on college campuses, announced a $5.1 million pre-seed round from some big names in tech.
Meta’s loss is Thinking Machines gain
Meta has been poaching talent from Thinking Machines Lab. But it’s a two-way street.
X-energy stock pops 27% on first day of trading following upsized IPO
Investors flocked to nuclear power startup X-energy in its first day of public trading on the Nasdaq.