Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky Says This Is His Company’s ‘Hardest Problem’
Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky stated in an earnings call that the company is applying AI to reduce customer service interactions by 15%.
The Download: squeezing more metal out of aging mines, and AI’s truth crisis
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. Microbes could extract the metal needed for cleantech In a pine forest on Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, the only active nickel mine in the US is nearing the end of its life. At a…
Why This One Skill Will Define Your Entrepreneurial Success After Age 35
Public speaking isn’t just a communication skill — it’s the key to raising capital, building high-value networks and accelerating business growth after 35. Learn how to develop this ability in 2025.
AI agents aren’t the ‘new Google,’ says Airbnb CEO
“I think we’re still kind of feeling out the space,” CEO Brian Chesky told investors on the Q2 earnings call.
The backlash against Duolingo going ‘AI-first’ didn’t even matter
Duolingo faced significant backlash for announcing that it would become an “AI-first” company — and yet, the app posted strong financials this quarter.
How to Create Better Content With AI — Plus 11 Tools to Get You There
Here’s how to use a smart mix of AI automation and creative minds to turn AI into a superpower.
Elon Musk says X plans to introduce ads in Grok’s responses
The move would help power X’s struggling ads business following the departure of former CEO Linda Yaccarino.
The Best Ideas Don’t Always Come From Brainstorming — They Might Surprise You Instead
Surprise isn’t just a fleeting emotion; it’s a signal that something’s been overlooked. And for entrepreneurs, those moments — if you know how to pay attention — can be the starting point of something big.
Truth Social’s AI search is powered by Perplexity, but the platform can set limits on sources
The search engine, dubbed Truth Search AI, is already available on the web version of Truth Social, with public Beta testing on the iOS and Android apps planned for “the near future.”
Elad Gil — one of tech’s sharpest minds — on early bets, breakout growth, and what’s coming next at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025
Elad Gil isn’t just ahead of the curve — he practically lives there. Before most of the world had even asked ChatGPT its first question, Gil was writing early checks into companies like Perplexity, Character.AI, and Harvey. And that’s just a slice of the story. His track record includes seed or Series A investments in […]
Data breach at French telecom giant Bouygues affects millions of customers
This is the latest cyberattack to hit a French cellular carrier in recent weeks, following an attack on Orange Telecom in July.