Encore AI raises $30M to build AI agents that learn from customer calls
The startup analyzes calls, messages and CRM data to identify effective sales techniques and turn them into playbooks for AI agents.
Japanese space tech startup Letara expands beyond satellite thrusters with $16M
Japanese space startup Letara is betting its hybrid rocket technology can move beyond small satellite thrusters into a broader market for space, defense and security, after raising ¥2.6 billion ($16 million).
Mark Zuckerberg Says Concentrating AI Power in a Few Companies Is ‘Dangerous’
In a new Wall Street Journal op-ed, the Meta CEO argues that concentrating AI power in a few hands is dangerous.
A Cincinnati Father Collapsed Alone at His House. His Apple Watch Saved His Life.
The Apple Watch’s fall detection feature dialed 911 for the unresponsive man.
The Ultra-Wealthy Pay Up to $100,000 a Year for Elite Healthcare. This Startup Wants to Bring It to Everyone for a Fraction of the Price.
Max Marchione’s Superpower is building an AI alternative to concierge medicine. Its next big bet is peptides.
Church’s Texas Chicken Hadn’t Grown Its Store Count in 15 Years. Here’s Why That Just Changed.
CEO Roland Gonzalez says the chain “has really been on fire.” Now new investment will help keep the momentum going.
Visa Is Cutting 2,600 Jobs — AI Is Only Part of the Reason: ‘We Must Continue Evolving How We Work’
The cuts hit tech and product teams hardest, and Visa isn’t alone. PayPal and Block have made similar moves recently.
DoorDash is building its own drone delivery business
DoorDash has received FAA approval to operate a commercial drone delivery service in the United States.
Spotify adds a running mode to its app
Running Mode will be available to Premium users on iOS in select countries
The Download: a chip talent battle, and deflating AI hype
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. Samsung’s chip workers are jumping ship to rival SK Hynix Lee, an engineer at Samsung’s semiconductor division, used to work late. But lately, he’s been clocking out on time and heading…
Fast Metals is treating waste with more waste to extract critical minerals
Aluminum production has saddled the world with billions of tons of caustic waste. One startup has a plan to clean it up and turn a profit.