Perplexity CEO Says AI Coding Tools Cut Work Time From ‘Four Days to Literally One Hour’
Perplexity CEO Aravind Srinivas said that the startup’s engineers are using AI coding tools.
The Download: an AI agent’s hit piece, and preventing lightning
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. Online harassment is entering its AI era Scott Shambaugh didn’t think twice when he denied an AI agent’s request to contribute to matplotlib, a software library he helps manage. Then things…
US Army soldier pleads guilty to hacking telcos and extortion
Cameron Wagenius had already pleaded guilty to other charges earlier this year.
Why Skipping This One PR Move Could Stall Your Startup’s Growth Before It Even Begins
Doing PR is critical for startups, yet many entrepreneurs are so busy developing their product that they forget to make a media plan.
Your PR Strategy Might Be the Reason People Don’t Trust Your Brand — Here’s How to Fix It
Tired of chasing leads? Discover how thought leadership PR builds trust and brings high-intent clients to you — no cold outreach needed.
The Fyre Festival’s IP Just Sold on eBay, and Founder Billy McFarland Isn’t Pleased: ‘Damn’
Fyre Festival founder Billy McFarland sold his brand’s IP and assets. Here’s how much the new owner paid.
A former OpenAI engineer describes what it’s really like to work there
A senior engineer describes the thrill, chaos, and exhaustion of working at OpenAI this past year while launching its coding agent Codex.
She Went From Teacher to Owning a Business in an Unexpected Industry – And Wants Others to Do the Same: ‘There Is So Much Opportunity’
Angie Snow went from teacher and stay-at-home mom to co-owner of a thriving business by embracing leadership, championing women in trades and rethinking what it means to support both employees and customers.
Meta fixes bug that could leak users’ AI prompts and generated content
The tech giant fixed the security flaw, netting a security researcher $10,000 for privately disclosing the bug.
‘First Piece of Advice I Gave My Kids About Money’: Kevin O’Leary Says You Can Be a Millionaire on a $65,000 Salary. Here’s How.
“Shark Tank” investor Kevin O’Leary said he gives his children the same advice he tells his social media followers: “Don’t buy crap you don’t need.”
Here’s How Much a Typical Microsoft Employee Makes in a Year
Data from thousands of new federal filings shows how much Microsoft is paying its employees, from software engineers to product designers.