Here’s the Real Difference Between a Business That Lasts and One That Fizzles Out
Why focusing on fundamentals and profitability beats chasing ego and vanity in startup growth.
The Download: AI agents for science, and the “censorship-industrial complex”
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. AI for science needs reasoning, not just data —Eric Schmidt, the former CEO of Google and the cofounder of Schmidt Sciences, and Suhas Mahesh, who leads the AI for science work…
Will AI Replace Your Key Employees? Here’s How to Prepare for What’s Ahead.
Major corporations are announcing large layoffs before the end of the year, and this could extend into 2026. Does AI have anything, or everything, to do with all those layoffs?
AWS is spending $50B build AI infrastructure for the US government
AWS has been working with the U.S. government since 2011 and is now building AI infrastructure specifically for the entity.
Anthropic releases Opus 4.5 with new Chrome and Excel integrations
Anthropic has launched Opus 4.5, the latest version of its flagship model, with new integrations into Chrome and Excel.
X-energy rides nuclear wave, raises $700M Series D
The small modular reactor startup is capitalizing on surging interest from tech companies and data center developers.
Is Your Office Layout Eroding Employee Trust? Here’s What You Need to Know.
From open plans to hybrid zones, every design choice sends a message. Here’s how the right balance between openness and privacy builds real trust in today’s workplaces.
You Can’t Complain About Retention If You Don’t Mentor Your People.
Learn about the benefits of a mentorship program, how to develop one and the key components for success.
Big Four Firm PwC Is Struggling to Find ‘Hundreds of Engineers’ to Hire
PwC can’t find the right talent to fill hundreds of open positions, according to Mohamed Kande, PwC’s global chairman.
DOGE days are over as Trump disbands Elon Musk’s team of federal cost-cutters
DOGE members are reportedly worried that they could face prosecution for some of their activities conducted while under the leadership of Elon Musk.
Pocket Casts now lets you create a playlist of your favorite podcast episodes
Pocket Casts now lets you create playlists for putting podcasts episodes in your desired listening order.