Microsoft offers devs a better way to control AI agent behavior
The specification lets developer, compliance and security teams define their own policies for agents to follow in portable policy files.
The Download: AI bottleneck debates, and BCI trials take off
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. A startup claims it broke through a bottleneck that’s holding back LLMs AI startup Subquadratic came out of stealth last month with a huge claim: it had solved a mathematical bottleneck…
Amazon faces class action lawsuit over Ring facial recognition feature
The class action lawsuit, filed in Seattle by Virginia resident Charles Sigwalt, claims that Ring’s Familiar Faces feature stores images of passersby without consent.
Focused Energy raises whopping $240M Series A for laser-powered fusion tech
Another fusion startup has raised another a massive round to make this type of power a reality.
Most Business Owners Are Leaving Money on the Table. This Bar Expert Figured Out Why.
How Bar Design Essentials author Tobin Ellis is helping operators stop prioritizing look over workflow to unlock peak-volume profits.
I’ve Hired Hundreds of People — Here’s the Trait I Look For Before Anything Else
The candidates who have made the biggest impact at my company weren’t necessarily the most technically skilled people. They were the ones with the rare ability to be genuinely persuaded by new evidence — including evidence that they were wrong.
Discounts Don’t Cut It Anymore — Here’s How One Franchise Is Upping the Loyalty-Program Game
The chicken chain is trying to stand out from the pack by offering members WWE suites, NBA seats and exclusive merch drops.
Trump signs narrower executive order on AI oversight after industry objections
After industry objections, President Trump signed a revised AI executive order requiring only voluntary prerelease government reviews of advanced models.
Enforce AI at the Intelligence Layer — or Expect Your AI Agents to Go Rogue
A practical look at why labels and policies are not enough unless access controls are enforced before sensitive data reaches the model
The Employee ‘Benefit’ Entrepreneurs Are Overlooking — And It’s Costing Them Money
Divorce is a predictable disruption to productivity and retention, and prenups offer a practical way for employers to strengthen financial stability and employee focus.
How Executives Can Take Control of Their Leadership Brand Before the Market Defines It for Them
Executives are already being interpreted by investors, employees and the market whether they participate in that narrative or not—making intentional leadership branding a critical lever for influence, trust and long-term business impact.