A startup bringing emotional intelligence and conversation to AI models has just raised $50 million.
The term “LARP” now describes founders who hype their lives online rather than building real businesses, sparking debate over authenticity in tech.
Since Israel imposed blockades around the Gaza Strip in 2007, some businesses have turned to discarded materials for manufacturing and construction. Their products include prayer mats made from buckets and doors made from refrigerators.
Macklemore was dropped from Ed Sheeran’s Loop Tour after his pro-Palestinian remarks at a New Jersey concert, prompting both support and condemnation, while fans now demand refunds as the tour’s opening acts sequentially withdraw.
I booked Amtrak’s private roomette on an overnight train from NYC to Miami. It packed a lot into 20 square feet, with two seats and two beds.
Congress has voted to hold billionaire Leon Black in criminal contempt for refusing to hand over non-disclosure agreements related to Jeffrey Epstein. Meanwhile, a proposed bill aims to help sexual abuse victims bypass NDAs.
Leadership
Meta settled for up to $18 billion, avoiding a lengthy trial and imposing modest teen‑use limits while using the deal to pressure rivals like YouTube and TikTok.
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Money
“For Love & Money” answers your relationship and money questions. This week, a reader loaned money to a friend, but hasn’t been paid back.
Tech & Innovation
Top Google AI researchers, including those behind key breakthroughs like the Transformer model, have departed for rivals such as OpenAI and new ventures, raising questions about the tech giant’s AI leadership.
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You may well have seen this story by now – three unused Tesla Roadsters discovered in a shipping container in China, as first reported by Electrek – but now the bids are coming in I thought it was worth a closer look.
Finance
The interview reveals that while frontier models excel at complex, long-horizon tasks requiring high-level planning, open-weight models are increasingly viable for many everyday AI applications due to cost, security, and licensing considerations.
Fintech
Former Nvidia engineers left the company to start Flexion Robotics, receiving candid advice and investment from Jensen Huang, while another founder was urged to improve his communication skills before pursuing his own venture.
Investing
A “rare” scenario is playing out in stocks. according to co-head of multi-asset strategies, as valuations dip without sparking wider pain.
Business
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