ChatGPT Images 2.0 is a hit in India, but not a big winner elsewhere, yet
Users in India are embracing ChatGPT Images 2.0 for creative, personal visuals — from avatars to cinematic portraits.
The Download: coding’s future, the ‘Steroid Olympics,’ and AI-driven science
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’s Code with Claude showed off coding’s future—whether you like it or not At Anthropic’s developer event in London this week, Code with Claude, attendees were asked if they’d shipped code…
As Tim Cook steps down, Apple hit record sales — but a chip shortage looms
Cook warned that Apple is facing supply chain headwinds from RAMaggedon that could impact its business.
Y Combinator alum Skio sells for $105M cash, only raised $8M, founder says
Subscription billing fintech Skio sold to its competitor Recharge in what was a healthy exit, according to its founder and former CEO.
The One Question That Reveals Whether Your AI Strategy Is Creating Value or Risk
Most AI efforts fail not from lack of technology, but from lack of clarity — this article shows how to fix that and drive real business impact.
The Subtle Hiring Mistake That’s Costing You Great Talent
Companies that shift from employer-focused recruiting to a candidate-first approach are far more likely to attract, secure and retain the talent needed to drive long-term success.
How AI Moves Businesses From Damage Control to Near-Instant Recovery After a Data Crisis
As AI-powered systems shrink the gap between production and recovery to near zero, the decades-old practice of nightly backups is giving way to continuous data protection.
Why Interested Prospects Still Hesitate — and How Customer Stories Change That
If you don’t capture customer stories, you’re making it harder to close deals.
5 Reputation Crises That Could Have Been Avoided With the Right PR Agency
Reputation crises rarely erupt overnight—they quietly grow in the blind spots your team isn’t watching until the damage is already done.
Sources: Anthropic potential $900B+ valuation round could happen within two weeks
Anthropic is asking investors to submit allocations for the AI company’s latest fundraise within the next 48 hours, according to sources familiar with the matter.
Apple was surprised by AI-driven demand for Macs
Apple said it will be supply-constrained on Mac Mini, Studio, and Neo in the next quarter, too.