New ‘KnoWay’ robotaxis cause chaos in new Grand Theft Auto Online DLC
The inclusion of the Waymo look-a-likes appears to be part of a larger storyline that will encourage players to “stop the development of a mass surveillance network.”
The Download: brain-melting heatwaves and unprecedented OpenAI restrictions
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. Heat waves mess with your brain. Scientists are trying to figure out why. —Jessica Hamzelou It’s been hot in London this week. Really hot. A dangerous heat wave has hit Western…
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Netflix Goes Big With $83 Billion Bid for Warner Bros. Discovery
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Smart entrepreneurs skip invention by buying proven, profitable businesses instead.
The New York Times is suing Perplexity for copyright infringement
The New York Times filed a copyright lawsuit against Perplexity, joining other publishers using legal action as leverage to force AI companies into licensing deals that compensate content creators.
You Can Use Kickstarter to Build a Multimillion-Dollar Business. Here’s Advice From 5 People Who Did It.
The crowdfunding platform has raised more than $9 billion for projects — and yours could be next.
The Secret Sauce That Keeps Great American Brand Jack Daniel’s Thriving After 158 Years
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