Musely secures $360M from General Catalyst without giving up equity
The DTC skin, hair, and and menopause care brand will use the non-dilutive capital to super-charge customer acquisition.
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…
Meta buys robotics startup to bolster its humanoid AI ambitions
Meta bought humanoid startup Assured Robot Intelligence to beef up its AI models for robots, the company said.
Why the Next Big Tech Companies Will Look Like Commodity Traders
Commodity tokenization is emerging as a practical bridge between capital and the physical constraints shaping the next generation of industries.
Musk v. Altman week 1: Musk says he was duped, warns AI could kill us all, and admits that xAI distills OpenAI’s models
In the first week of the landmark trial between Elon Musk and OpenAI, Musk took the stand in a crisp black suit and tie and argued that OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and president Greg Brockman had deceived him into bankrolling the company. Along the way, he warned that AI could destroy us all and sat…
Meta buys robotic startup to bolster its humanoid AI ambitions
Meta bought humanoid startup Assured Robot Intelligence to beef up its AI models for robots, the company said.
How Forward-Thinking Companies Are Redefining Workplace Wellness — and Winning Because of It
Investing in employee well-being is no longer optional — it’s a competitive advantage in today’s business landscape.
AI Won’t Replace Leaders — It Will Expose Them. Here’s What Most Are Getting Wrong.
Learn about the importance of sharpening the human edge in the AI era.
Coatue has a plan to buy up land for data centers, possibly for Anthropic
Coatue, one of the biggest names in venture capital, has a new venture that is reportedly buying land near large power sources.
Why the Next Big Tech Companies Will Look Like Commodity Traders
Commodity tokenization is emerging as a practical bridge between capital and the physical constraints shaping the next generation of industries.
Taco Bell Brings the Heat With 8% Same-Store Sales Growth — Here’s What It’s Doing Right
The fast-food chain Taco Bell beat Wall Street expectations while its parent company, Yum! Brands, explores selling Pizza Hut.