TikTok users freak out over app’s ‘immigration status’ collection — here’s what it means
TikTok users are freaking out over a mention of “immigration status” data collection, but lawyers explain the disclosure is related to state privacy laws.
The Download: Claude’s inner workings and OpenAI’s “super app”
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. Anthropic found a hidden space where Claude puzzles over concepts The AI firm Anthropic has got the clearest glimpse yet at what’s really going on inside large language models as they…
101 Small Business Ideas to Start in 2026
Use AI to uncover your best business ideas and build a 90-day roadmap that fits your skills and goals.
Who’s behind AMI Labs, Yann LeCun’s ‘world model’ startup
Yann LeCun’s new venture, AMI Labs, has drawn intense attention since the AI scientist left Meta to found it.
Waymo probed by National Transportation Safety Board over illegal school bus behavior
The NTSB joins the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration in investigating Waymo vehicles illegally passing stopped school buses.
When Your Employees Go Viral — Here’s How Leaders Should Really Respond
A viral moment can make or break a brand — but only if leadership lets it.
The Rippling/Deel corporate spying scandal may have taken another wild turn
The Department of Justice may be conducting a criminal investigation. This is arguably the biggest drama between two HR startups ever.
What to know about Netflix’s landmark acquisition of Warner Bros
Learn more about Netflix’s acquisition of Warner Bros., considered the most historic megadeal in Hollywood, as it continues to develop.
Researchers say Russian government hackers were behind attempted Poland power outage
Security researchers have attributed the attempted use of destructive “wiper” malware across Poland’s energy infrastructure in late December to a Russian-backed hacking group known for causing power outages in neighboring Ukraine.
How did Davos turn into a tech conference?
The World Economic Forum’s annual meeting in Davos felt different this year, and not just because Meta and Salesforce took over storefronts on the main promenade. AI dominated the conversation in a way that overshadowed traditional topics like climate change and global poverty, and the CEOs weren’t holding back. There was public criticism of trade policy, warnings about AI […]
I Hid Behind My Brand for a Decade. Here’s How I Unlocked Real Growth When I Became the Face of It.
Why hiding behind your brand feels safe — and why it’s quietly capping your growth in a trust-driven economy.