Jack Altman joins Benchmark as GP
Jack Altman and Benchmark announced today that he would be joining the firm as a general partner.
Obama urges Democrats to have a ‘clear plan’ for AI safeguards
Obama recently said that Democrats need to make artificial intelligence one of their “central agendas” and “have a very clear plan” to address concerns around the technology’s economic impact and safety.
Ford turns to F1 and bounties to build a $30,000 electric truck
The team, led by Tesla veteran Alan Clarke, is obsessed with efficiency.
How Companies Turn Loyalty Into Billion-Dollar Data Assets
A look at the hidden tradeoffs behind loyalty-driven growth — and how to avoid inheriting risks you didn’t design for.
Meta’s own research found parental supervision doesn’t really help curb teens’ compulsive social media use
An internal research study at Meta found that parental supervision may not help teens regulate their social media, and teens with trauma are more inclined to overuse social media.
Apple is reportedly cooking up a trio of AI wearables
As the AI hardware space heats up, the iPhone maker has multiple smart products in development.
Thrive raises $10B for new fund, its largest yet
Thrive Capital just raised $10 billion for its new fund– nearly double the size of its last fund.
The Mindset Every Founder Needs to Make Smarter Business Purchases
Every decision you make as a founder moves capital. From small tools to big contracts, the winners evaluate every dollar with the same discipline investors apply to deals.
Climactic launches hybrid fund to get startups through the ‘valley of death’
The new project, called Material Scale, will initially focus on climate tech startups in the apparel industry.
AI Without Data Is Like a Sailboat Without Wind — Take These 3 Steps to Keep Your Business From Drifting
Data strategy is what determines AI readiness and outcomes. Here’s how to build the foundation that makes AI actually work in your business.
Anthropic releases Sonnet 4.6
Anthropic has released a new version of its mid-size Sonnet model, keeping pace with the company’s four-month update cycle.