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Business
fromFortune
1 hour ago

Cisco's John Chambers lived through the dot-com crash. He says the AI bubble is harder to navigate | Fortune

The stock market is currently in a bubble, as indicated by the Buffett Indicator exceeding 200%.
#artificial-intelligence
Artificial intelligence
fromWIRED
3 hours ago

Tech CEOs Think AI Will Let Them Be Everywhere at Once

Billionaire CEOs are advancing personal AI projects despite corporate resistance to AI adoption and consumer skepticism about its benefits.
fromThe Motley Fool
4 days ago
Marketing tech

Meta's Massive Artificial Intelligence Investments May Be About to Pay Off for Investors | The Motley Fool

fromSecurityWeek
2 days ago
Artificial intelligence

White House Chief of Staff to Meet With Anthropic CEO Over Its New AI Technology

The White House is engaging with Anthropic to discuss the implications of its new AI model, Mythos, for national security and the economy.
fromFortune
1 month ago
Venture

Shark Tank's Kevin O'Leary says if he were 25 today, he'd chase these two booming opportunities in the world of AI | Fortune

Kevin O'Leary identifies AI implementation for small businesses and data center development as the two most lucrative opportunities for entrepreneurs starting in tech today.
Artificial intelligence
fromWIRED
3 hours ago

Tech CEOs Think AI Will Let Them Be Everywhere at Once

Billionaire CEOs are advancing personal AI projects despite corporate resistance to AI adoption and consumer skepticism about its benefits.
Deliverability
fromBenzinga
17 hours ago

O'Leary Warns Businesses: AI 'Isn't Optional Anymore'

Artificial intelligence is essential for businesses to enhance efficiency and output, with a focus on liquidity over home equity for entrepreneurial success.
Marketing tech
fromThe Motley Fool
4 days ago

Meta's Massive Artificial Intelligence Investments May Be About to Pay Off for Investors | The Motley Fool

Meta Platforms launched the Muse Spark model, enhancing its AI capabilities to improve advertising and content engagement.
Artificial intelligence
fromSecurityWeek
2 days ago

White House Chief of Staff to Meet With Anthropic CEO Over Its New AI Technology

The White House is engaging with Anthropic to discuss the implications of its new AI model, Mythos, for national security and the economy.
Venture
fromFortune
1 month ago

Shark Tank's Kevin O'Leary says if he were 25 today, he'd chase these two booming opportunities in the world of AI | Fortune

Kevin O'Leary identifies AI implementation for small businesses and data center development as the two most lucrative opportunities for entrepreneurs starting in tech today.
Silicon Valley
fromnews.bitcoin.com
6 hours ago

Coinbase Starts Rolling out AI Agents Modeled After 'Legendary' Employees

Coinbase is testing AI agents modeled after former employees for use in virtual environments like Slack and email.
Apple
fromOpen Culture
12 hours ago

The $666 Board That Built Apple: How the Apple I Changed Computing 50 Years Ago

The Apple I, a significant early computer, remains largely unknown and expensive, contrasting with today's ready-to-use devices.
Film
fromnews.bitcoin.com
10 hours ago

Upcoming 'Bitcoin' Movie With Casey Affleck, Gal Gadot Probes Satoshi's Identity

A film about Bitcoin's origins, starring Gal Gadot and Casey Affleck, explores Satoshi Nakamoto's identity and Craig Wright's controversial claims.
Productivity
fromFortune
1 day ago

Jensen Huang bans one-on-one meetings, and Airbnb's Brian Chesky doesn't use email-meet the CEOs with unconventional work-life rules | Fortune

Some CEOs are redefining corporate norms by prioritizing efficiency and transparency over traditional meeting structures.
#ai
fromFortune
2 days ago
Startup companies

This founder was an AI layoff 9 months ago. Then he built an instantly profitable company with 2 partners and 12 agents | Fortune

fromFortune
2 days ago
Tech industry

Twitter cofounder Jack Dorsey breaks down his thought process when he laid off 40% of his Block staffers because of AI | Fortune

fromFortune
3 days ago
Venture

Exclusive: Eigen raises a seed round from Benchmark to build the world's first 'mutual friend' | Fortune

Tech industry
fromThe Verge
2 days ago

The 'AI is inevitable' trap

Allbirds claims to be an AI company, reflecting a trend of companies leveraging AI for market gains despite mixed public sentiment.
Marketing tech
fromForbes
4 days ago

AEO For The Enterprise: Get Good At AI Search Or Be Invisible

AI search tools and AEO are crucial for enterprises to effectively reach audiences and influence purchasing decisions.
Startup companies
fromFortune
2 days ago

This founder was an AI layoff 9 months ago. Then he built an instantly profitable company with 2 partners and 12 agents | Fortune

Sam Brown turned a layoff due to AI into an opportunity, co-founding Fathom AI, which achieved significant revenue with minimal investment.
Tech industry
fromFortune
2 days ago

Twitter cofounder Jack Dorsey breaks down his thought process when he laid off 40% of his Block staffers because of AI | Fortune

Block's CEO Jack Dorsey announced a 40% staff reduction, attributing it to advancements in AI technology.
Venture
fromFortune
3 days ago

Exclusive: Eigen raises a seed round from Benchmark to build the world's first 'mutual friend' | Fortune

AI's impact on social connection is concerning, as shared cultural experiences diminish and hyper-personalization may exacerbate loneliness.
Careers
fromFast Company
6 days ago

LinkedIn's Chief Economic Opportunity Officer on how to get ahead in the age of AI

Human ingenuity allows software engineers to focus on unique human skills rather than competing with AI.
Tech industry
fromThe Verge
2 days ago

The 'AI is inevitable' trap

Allbirds claims to be an AI company, reflecting a trend of companies leveraging AI for market gains despite mixed public sentiment.
Marketing tech
fromForbes
4 days ago

AEO For The Enterprise: Get Good At AI Search Or Be Invisible

AI search tools and AEO are crucial for enterprises to effectively reach audiences and influence purchasing decisions.
#mobile-devices
Digital life
fromEntrepreneur
2 days ago

This Tech Investor Hasn't Touched a Laptop or Desktop Computer Since 2010. Here's Why.

Keith Rabois has operated without laptops since 2010, using only mobile devices for increased focus and productivity.
Digital life
fromEntrepreneur
2 days ago

This Tech Investor Hasn't Touched a Laptop or Desktop Computer Since 2010. Here's Why.

Keith Rabois has operated without laptops since 2010, using only mobile devices for increased focus and productivity.
#technology
Education
fromwww.businessinsider.com
2 weeks ago

Meta's CTO has some advice for college students wanting to work in tech: 'Constantly be building.'

Aspiring technologists should start building now to gain relevant skills and experience in the industry.
Education
fromwww.businessinsider.com
2 weeks ago

Meta's CTO has some advice for college students wanting to work in tech: 'Constantly be building.'

Aspiring technologists should start building now to gain relevant skills and experience in the industry.
NYC startup
fromTechCrunch
2 days ago

Sam Altman's project World looks to scale its human verification empire. First stop: Tinder. | TechCrunch

World project integrates verification tech into various sectors, starting with dating apps, to distinguish human users from AI.
fromWIRED
2 days ago

Gazing Into Sam Altman's Orb Now Proves You're Human on Tinder

The global Tinder expansion is one of the biggest tests yet for World, and the company's bet that everyday consumers will be willing to sign up for biometric verification services to use internet applications.
Privacy technologies
Software development
fromEntrepreneur
3 days ago

The CEO of a $19.9 Billion Startup Says Businesses Are In Danger of Being Replaced By Vibe Coding - But This One App Is 'Quite Safe'

Vibe coding uses AI to write code from plain language prompts, raising software quality and threatening companies reliant on outdated tools.
#sam-altman
Media industry
fromThe Verge
3 days ago

Ronan Farrow on Sam Altman's "unconstrained" relationship with the truth

Ronan Farrow's reporting reveals complexities in Sam Altman's character and the rapid rise of OpenAI under his leadership.
San Francisco
fromEngadget
6 days ago

Two suspects have been arrested for allegedly shooting at Sam Altman's house

Sam Altman's house may have been targeted in two violent incidents involving gunfire and a Molotov cocktail.
Media industry
fromThe Verge
3 days ago

Ronan Farrow on Sam Altman's "unconstrained" relationship with the truth

Ronan Farrow's reporting reveals complexities in Sam Altman's character and the rapid rise of OpenAI under his leadership.
San Francisco
fromEngadget
6 days ago

Two suspects have been arrested for allegedly shooting at Sam Altman's house

Sam Altman's house may have been targeted in two violent incidents involving gunfire and a Molotov cocktail.
#liberal-arts
Higher education
fromFortune
5 days ago

The billionaire Anthropic cofounder who majored in literature and says knowing how to ask the right question beats knowing how to code | Fortune

AI is highlighting the value of liberal arts degrees, emphasizing the importance of storytelling and interdisciplinary thinking for future careers.
Higher education
fromFortune
5 days ago

The billionaire Anthropic cofounder who majored in literature and says knowing how to ask the right question beats knowing how to code | Fortune

AI is highlighting the value of liberal arts degrees, emphasizing the importance of storytelling and interdisciplinary thinking for future careers.
Marketing
fromEntrepreneur
5 days ago

Don't Miss the Hidden Advantage Most Founders Ignore in the Age of AI

Data drives decisions, but stories create emotional connections and lasting impact.
fromwww.businessinsider.com
5 days ago

Bryan Johnson's advice to monk mode founders: neglecting relationships hurts your work

No one wants to write a shitty code base. You want healthy code. And so, what founders don't realize is, when you're not taking care of your health, you are shitty code. You are not beautiful code.
Wellness
#ai-development
Social media marketing
fromTNW | Meta
6 days ago

Meta is building an AI version of Mark Zuckerberg

Meta is developing a photorealistic AI version of Mark Zuckerberg to interact with employees, reflecting his increased involvement in AI projects.
Mobile UX
fromEngadget
5 days ago

What to expect from Google I/O 2026

Google I/O 2026 will focus on AI advancements and updates across various products, with keynotes on May 19 and 20.
US politics
fromWIRED
6 days ago

Silicon Valley Is Spending Millions to Stop One of Its Own

Alex Bores, a former Palantir employee, advocates for strict AI regulations, facing opposition from Silicon Valley's elite as he runs for Congress.
#ai-ethics
Silicon Valley
fromwww.businessinsider.com
1 day ago

Meet the 'Godmother of Silicon Valley,' a high school teacher who quietly shaped the tech industry

Esther Wojcicki significantly influenced Silicon Valley through her innovative teaching methods and philosophy in journalism education.
Startup companies
fromFortune
1 day ago

Zillow's CEO says his friends were shocked when he quit a cushy Microsoft job-but Steve Jobs led to his success at the $10.5 billion real estate firm | Fortune

The 2008 financial crisis led Jeremy Wacksman to leave Microsoft for Zillow, transforming the company during a pivotal time in real estate and technology.
Venture
fromFortune
3 days ago

Meet Joe McCann: the high-flying crypto trader held in Tanzania after sudden death of his influencer fiancee Ashly Robinson | Fortune

Joe McCann's crypto fund Asymmetric faced significant losses, and his fiancée Ashly Robinson died under suspicious circumstances, leading to an investigation.
Media industry
fromTechCrunch
4 days ago

Exclusive: Can AI judge journalism? A Thiel-backed startup says yes, even if it risks chilling whistleblowers

Aron D'Souza's startup Objection uses AI to challenge journalism claims, aiming to restore trust in media.
#block
Business
fromFast Company
5 days ago

Jack Dorsey wants to have 6,000 direct reports

Block plans to reduce middle management and restructure roles to embrace AI, according to CEO Jack Dorsey's vision for the company.
fromFuturism
1 month ago
Artificial intelligence

Jack Dorsey's New Company Falling Apart as It Forces Employees to Use AI

Business
fromFast Company
5 days ago

Jack Dorsey wants to have 6,000 direct reports

Block plans to reduce middle management and restructure roles to embrace AI, according to CEO Jack Dorsey's vision for the company.
fromFuturism
1 month ago
Artificial intelligence

Jack Dorsey's New Company Falling Apart as It Forces Employees to Use AI

Apple
fromAxios
5 days ago

Apple could win the AI race without running

Apple aims to maintain its high-end hardware sales as AI becomes more integral to consumer technology.
fromThe Verge
5 days ago

Ben McKenzie vs. crypto

Ben McKenzie’s documentary, Everyone Is Lying To You For Money, takes viewers on a revealing journey through the chaotic world of cryptocurrency, showcasing the skepticism surrounding it.
Podcast
Growth hacking
fromEntrepreneur
1 week ago

Innovation Looks Like Hype Before It Really Works - Here's Why

Innovation progresses slower than public perception, leading to overhyped technology trends and narratives that can be difficult to change.
NYC startup
fromAlleywatch
6 days ago

#NYCtech Week in Review: 4/5/26 - 4/11/26

NYC Tech News highlights recent startup funding, exits, and events, featuring companies like Patlytics and Yuzu Health.
fromTechCrunch
4 days ago

This simulation startup wants to be the Cursor for physical AI | TechCrunch

Antioch aims to close the sim-to-real gap, addressing the challenge of making virtual environments realistic enough for robots to operate reliably in the physical world.
Startup companies
Marketing tech
fromwww.businessinsider.com
6 days ago

Veteran tech investor Keith Rabois says the product manager role in tech 'makes no sense' in the era of AI

Keith Rabois believes the product manager role is becoming obsolete due to rapid advancements in AI technology.
Artificial intelligence
fromTheregister
2 days ago

Anthropic debuts Claude Design, because who needs designers?

Anthropic launched Claude Design, an AI service for creating visual assets, impacting the design industry and potentially displacing jobs.
fromBusiness Insider
3 days ago

Bryan Johnson speaks on biological age, 'healthy code,' and the importance of intimacy at BI's The Long Play event

Bryan Johnson emphasizes that while focusing intensely on work, founders can inadvertently hinder their own progress by isolating themselves in a 'monk mode' mentality, which may lead to burnout and decreased productivity.
Silicon Valley
Startup companies
fromFortune
4 days ago

a16z's Ben Horowitz sees 'AI anxiety' consuming Silicon Valley founders. Workers' fear of something else is killing adoption | Fortune

Two distinct AI anxieties exist: founders fear rapid change while workers fear replacement.
Venture
fromwww.businessinsider.com
1 week ago

'Shark Tank' star Kevin O'Leary says you're not rich unless you have $5 million in liquid assets

Real wealth is defined as having at least $5 million in liquid assets, according to Kevin O'Leary.
Marketing tech
fromDigiday
6 days ago

Ad Tech Briefing: The Trade Desk's 'changing of the guard' and a 'sign of the times'

Independent ad tech companies face challenges as MiQ expands through acquisitions while The Trade Desk experiences significant executive departures.
Social media marketing
fromTheStreet
2 weeks ago

Kevin O'Leary says this is the highest-paying job right now

Social media customer acquisition specialists can earn up to $250,000 without a degree, leveraging measurable performance-based content creation.
#ai-strategy
Startup companies
fromAol
6 days ago

Reid Hoffman says leaders need to update their AI strategy. His advice: weekly check-ins.

Managers should experiment with AI tools across all business areas rather than treating it like a software update.
Startup companies
fromwww.businessinsider.com
6 days ago

Reid Hoffman says leaders need to update their AI strategy. His advice: weekly check-ins.

Executives must adapt their AI strategies to prioritize rapid experimentation across all business areas rather than traditional software rollout methods.
Startup companies
fromAol
6 days ago

Reid Hoffman says leaders need to update their AI strategy. His advice: weekly check-ins.

Managers should experiment with AI tools across all business areas rather than treating it like a software update.
Startup companies
fromwww.businessinsider.com
6 days ago

Reid Hoffman says leaders need to update their AI strategy. His advice: weekly check-ins.

Executives must adapt their AI strategies to prioritize rapid experimentation across all business areas rather than traditional software rollout methods.
fromIntelligencer
2 weeks ago

Searching for Steve Jobs

"Never ask what I would do, just do the right thing," said Steve Jobs on his deathbed, emphasizing the importance of individual decision-making and integrity.
Apple
#anthropic
Artificial intelligence
fromTheregister
3 days ago

Anthropic ejects bundled tokens from enterprise seat deal

Anthropic has revised its enterprise pricing, transitioning to a single seat model upon contract renewal amid increased demand for Claude AI services.
Artificial intelligence
fromAxios
6 days ago

No company in American history has ever grown like Anthropic

Anthropic's revenue growth surpasses historical benchmarks, achieving $30 billion in annualized revenue in just over three years with its product Claude.
Artificial intelligence
fromTheregister
3 days ago

Anthropic ejects bundled tokens from enterprise seat deal

Anthropic has revised its enterprise pricing, transitioning to a single seat model upon contract renewal amid increased demand for Claude AI services.
Artificial intelligence
fromAxios
6 days ago

No company in American history has ever grown like Anthropic

Anthropic's revenue growth surpasses historical benchmarks, achieving $30 billion in annualized revenue in just over three years with its product Claude.
Tech industry
fromTechCrunch
3 weeks ago

Mark Zuckerberg texted Elon Musk to offer help with DOGE | TechCrunch

Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg's relationship improved, with Zuckerberg offering support during Musk's lawsuit against OpenAI.
#openai
Startup companies
fromTechCrunch
6 days ago

OpenAI has bought AI personal finance startup Hiro | TechCrunch

OpenAI acquired Hiro Finance, a personal finance startup, to enhance its financial planning capabilities and bring in new talent.
Artificial intelligence
fromTechCrunch
5 days ago

Anthropic's rise is giving some OpenAI investors second thoughts | TechCrunch

OpenAI's $852 billion valuation faces skepticism as it competes with Anthropic, which has seen significant revenue growth.
Startup companies
fromTechCrunch
6 days ago

OpenAI has bought AI personal finance startup Hiro | TechCrunch

OpenAI acquired Hiro Finance, a personal finance startup, to enhance its financial planning capabilities and bring in new talent.
Artificial intelligence
fromTechCrunch
5 days ago

Anthropic's rise is giving some OpenAI investors second thoughts | TechCrunch

OpenAI's $852 billion valuation faces skepticism as it competes with Anthropic, which has seen significant revenue growth.
from24/7 Wall St.
3 days ago

Michael Burry Thinks Anthropic is Eating the Lunch of Palantir - Is He Right?

Dr. Michael Burry of The Big Short fame doesn't seem to be willing to back down as a bear in the epic tug-of-war with Palantir shareholders and the great CEO Alex Karp. Undoubtedly, Burry seemed to have been getting his way, with shares of Palantir plunging viciously into a bear market amid one of the worst software slumps in recent memory.
Artificial intelligence
Artificial intelligence
fromFortune
5 days ago

Silicon Valley has no monopoly on AI brain power. That's why Demis Hassabis is very happy to stay in London | Fortune

Demis Hassabis emphasizes extreme dedication and planning in achieving goals, advocating for diverse AI innovation centers beyond Silicon Valley.
Startup companies
fromwww.businessinsider.com
2 weeks ago

Jack Dorsey says Block employees now bring prototypes not slide decks to meetings

Block CEO Jack Dorsey has eliminated slide decks in favor of prototypes for meetings, emphasizing real-time modifications and reduced costs of decision-making.
Artificial intelligence
fromWIRED
4 days ago

AI Could Democratize One of Tech's Most Valuable Resources

Nvidia faces potential competition as startups like Wafer optimize AI code for various chips, challenging its dominance in AI hardware.
Remote teams
fromFortune
1 month ago

Kevin O'Leary doesn't care if you work from your basement. He just wants to know if you can 'execute' | Fortune

Gen Z workers who deliver results and execute effectively advance faster and earn more, regardless of work location.
#meta
fromEngadget
6 days ago
Artificial intelligence

The Morning After: Meta is reportedly working on an AI model of Mark Zuckerberg

Artificial intelligence
fromEngadget
6 days ago

The Morning After: Meta is reportedly working on an AI model of Mark Zuckerberg

Meta is developing an AI character based on Mark Zuckerberg to interact with employees, raising concerns about privacy and ethical implications.
Artificial intelligence
fromArs Technica
6 days ago

Meta spins up AI version of Mark Zuckerberg to engage with employees

Meta launched an AI assistant and chatbots based on celebrities, allowing users to create their own AI characters amid concerns over child safety.
fromTheregister
2 months ago

Counting the waves of tech industry BS from blockchain to AI

They called out about half a dozen particular instances of what they considered to be bullshit technology. We were too busy laughing sympathetically to whip out a laptop to make notes, but as best as we can recall the sequence, they were: Containers Kubernetes The "Cloud" Anything at all "as a Service" The Blockchain - anything, everything, based on it And now, arguably the biggest and worst of all, "generative AI"
DevOps
Artificial intelligence
fromThe Nation
6 days ago

How a "New York Times" Puff Piece Missed the Toxic Creed of the Tech Oligarchy

The New York Times profiled a questionable AI healthcare start-up, Medvi, overlooking serious legal and ethical concerns behind its business model.
Remote teams
fromInc
2 months ago

Kevin O'Leary Loves Why His Companies Will Never Force a Return to the Office

Rigid in-person office mandates shrink talent pools; remote and hybrid work increase retention and attract higher-quality candidates, especially among programmers and knowledge workers.
Artificial intelligence
fromForbes
1 month ago

Why Top Founders Are Becoming 'Claudepilled' And What It Means

Top founders are using Claude AI to automate entire business operations rather than one-off tasks, fundamentally transforming how they work and gaining competitive advantage.
fromAol
1 month ago

Kevin O'Leary Says AI Is Quietly Creating The Biggest Content Opportunity In Years

AI has quietly unlocked some of the biggest opportunities I've seen in content and marketing. Inside enterprise, the shift is already happening. Massive budgets are moving into AI-driven writing, editing, and distribution - because results are measurable and speed matters more.
Artificial intelligence
Artificial intelligence
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

Block's Jack Dorsey wants nimble and quick. He thinks AI will do the trick.

Block CEO Jack Dorsey cut nearly half of the company's 10,000 employees due to AI capabilities increasing worker productivity by 40%, enabling fewer staff to accomplish the same work.
Artificial intelligence
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

Mark Cuban says AI has ushered in an era where any 'kid in a basement' can build something world-changing

AI has democratized access to world knowledge, enabling young people to teach themselves and potentially create world-changing innovations from anywhere.
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