What the Landmark Meta-YouTube Ruling Means for the Next Era of Founder Responsibility
A jury verdict just cracked open the “platform vs. publisher” mantra, and founders should start treating recommendations as a measurable risk surface.
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…
Security Questionnaires Are Killing Your Deals (Here’s How to Fix It)
In 2026, buyers want more than a SOC 2 badge. They expect a clear security evidence pack that shows how your company handles data, uptime, hosting and incident response before they approve a pilot.
The Customer Survey Question That Led This Company to Scrap a Product Worth Hundreds of Millions
How Prezi CEO Jim Szafranski leaned into AI to turn users’ blank-screen panic into a big opportunity for them, and for his company.
Jack Dorsey Says His Employees Have Stopped Bringing Slide Decks to Meetings. Here’s What They Show Up With Instead.
Block’s employees are using AI to create better meeting materials.
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Netflix launches a standalone app for kids’ games
Netflix says the app gives children access to an “ever-growing” library of games for kids.
How to Design Your Way Out of Delay and Build Simple Systems That Make Procrastination Almost Impossible
Contrary to popular belief, cutting out procrastination isn’t a matter of willpower or even self-discipline. You don’t need to punish yourself. You need a system.
Why safety regulators closed their investigation into Tesla’s remote parking feature
NHTSA closed its investigation into Tesla’s “Actually Smart Summon” feature, saying that only a fraction of cases resulted in an incident, and that no incidents resulted in injury. Tesla has also issued a number of software updates.
Iran threatens ‘Stargate’ AI data centers
Iran said it will target U.S.-linked data centers with new missile strikes, as the war between the U.S. and Iran escalates.
What the Landmark Meta-YouTube Ruling Means for the Next Era of Founder Responsibility
A jury verdict just cracked open the “platform vs. publisher” mantra, and founders should start treating recommendations as a measurable risk surface.