1:01 PM PDT · August 19, 2026 Have we tried turning off society and turning it back on again? We need a complete cultural reset,…
Category: Insights
AI was supposed to win people over by now — it hasn't |
Despite its technological progress, AI’s reputation out in the real world is getting worse. On Wednesday, Axios reported that the National Republican Senatorial Committee sent…
Google packs Search and Gemini with new AI study tools |
Google on Wednesday announced a slew of new study tools across Search and Gemini, including AI-generated interactive visuals, 3D simulations, a dedicated student hub, customized…
Researchers say OpenAI revoked their access to limited cyber program |
Several security researchers say OpenAI suddenly revoked their access to a limited-access program that removes some restrictions on using its AI tools for cybersecurity research.…
Sachin Bansal's fintech Navi raises first outside capital with $100M Prosus investment |
8:01 AM PDT · August 19, 2026 Indian fintech Navi has raised $100 million from Prosus, marking the first institutional funding for the eight-year-old startup…
Rivian spinout Also raises another $150M |
Also has raised another $150 million as the micromobility startup that spun out of Rivian last year expands its business beyond pedal-assist electric bikes and…
Amazon makes its AI-powered Alexa+ free on Fire TV, no Prime required |
8:00 AM PDT · August 19, 2026 AI is coming to your TV, whether you want it or not. On Wednesday, Amazon said its AI…
Amazon’s Prime Air is taking off in nearly 500 US cities |
Amazon announced Wednesday a major expansion of Amazon Prime Air, its drone delivery service, with plans to reach nearly 500 U.S. cities by the end…
Apple proposes to take a 15% cut of purchases made outside the App Store |
7:54 AM PDT · August 14, 2026 After trying and failing to delay the matter, Apple on Thursday submitted its proposal for the commissions it…
Anthropic shares more details about how Claude’s new watermarks will work |
Anthropic published a blog post Friday seeking to answer some basic questions about how it will watermark the text generated by its chatbot Claude. Such…