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businessinsider.com - Erika Lee - I'm a writer who left LA for an AI startup in San Francisco. It was like stepping into a whole new world.
I'm a writer who left LA for an AI startup in San Francisco. It was like stepping into a whole new world.
Business Insider

I moved from Los Angeles to San Francisco because of a cold DM on X. I grew up in the LA suburbs, and after attending college there I built my career in journalism across the country, first covering local news, and then crypto. I liked my…

businessinsider.com - Henry Chandonnet - I traded San Francisco's startup scene for a quieter life in Buenos Aires. It's helped me build a family.
I traded San Francisco's startup scene for a quieter life in Buenos Aires. It's helped me build a family.
Business Insider

This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Koby Conrad, the 32-year-old founder of Sunflower, an AI companion for sobriety. It's been edited for length and clarity. I'm originally from Boise, Idaho, and didn't even realize tech was a…

breitbart.com - Lucas Nolan - A Chip Off the Old Block: Bloomberg Claims Startup Co-Founded by Bill Gates' Daughter Cheats on Sales Credit
A Chip Off the Old Block: Bloomberg Claims Startup Co-Founded by Bill Gates' Daughter Cheats on Sales Credit
Breitbart

Phia, a shopping assistance startup co-founded by Bill Gates' youngest daughter Phoebe, has been accused of improperly claiming credit for online sales it did not generate, according to testing conducted by multiple organizations and independent…

memeburn.com - Vincee Cole - AI Startup Revenue Growth Hits Record Pace in 2026 - Memeburn
AI Startup Revenue Growth Hits Record Pace in 2026 - Memeburn
Memeburn - Internet+Culture

Mercor just announced it crossed $2 billion in gross annualized revenue — four months after hitting $1 billion. That's the kind of growth curve that doesn't happen in normal markets, and it's not happening in isolation. Here's what's behind…

washingtonexaminer.com - Dimitris Eleas - Why America still invents the future
Why America still invents the future
Washington Examiner

This nation owes much of its greatness to immigrants, yet at the very moment it commemorates its 250th anniversary, fierce political rhetoric risks closing the door to highly skilled global talent. America's constitutional system has long rewarded…

koreatimes.co.kr - Nam Hyun-woo - D4D Hackathon lays foundation for defense AI ecosystem in APAC
D4D Hackathon lays foundation for defense AI ecosystem in APAC
The Korea Times

Deploy for Defense (D4D) Hackathon APAC successfully completed its inaugural event in Seoul, laying the foundation for a defense artificial intelligence (AI) ecosystem in the region. According to D4D, Sunday, it hosted the hackathon event from July…

thestandard.com.hk - The Standard 英文虎報 - Qianhai to anchor Shenzhen-HK bilateral strengths, says expert
Qianhai to anchor Shenzhen-HK bilateral strengths, says expert
The Standard

Qianhai will mainly assist the country in exploring reform and opening up with a core focus on Shenzhen-Hong Kong cooperation, and that any policies unrelated to Hong Kong or unlikely to benefit the city will not be pursued, chief Hong Kong and…

futurism.com - Frank Landymore - Christopher Nolan Unloads on AI Slop
Christopher Nolan Unloads on AI Slop
Futurism | Science and Technology News

Can't-miss innovations from the bleeding edge of science and tech Director Christopher Nolan has a reputation for tortuous storytelling. His movies elliptically jump across time (“Memento”), or move backwards through it…

glassalmanac.com - Michael Reed - Revolutionary French AI to Spare Thousands from Intense Breast Cancer Treatments
Revolutionary French AI to Spare Thousands from Intense Breast Cancer Treatments
Glass Almanac

Every year, thousands of women diagnosed with early-stage breast cancer undergo extensive additional treatments that may not be necessary. In a bold move to break this cycle of overtreatment, the French startup Spotlight Medical has pioneered the…

cnbc.com - Arjun Kharpal - 'Almost unlimited': Execs says AI demand remains strong even as enterprises move to 'valuemaxxing'
'Almost unlimited': Execs says AI demand remains strong even as enterprises move to 'valuemaxxing'
CNBC

AI company executives told CNBC they are not seeing signs of overcapacity in the AI buildout. But they suggested that enterprises are looking more closely at how much AI is costing and the return on their investment. AI-related chip stocks have…

rappler.com - Ahyenne Neleah Estacio - Pampanga's weekend pop-up markets are one big food crawl
Pampanga's weekend pop-up markets are one big food crawl
RAPPLER

PAMPANGA, Philippines – Cabalens no longer have to travel to Makati to experience weekend market culture, as similar destinations continue to emerge across Pampanga. Kapampangan dishes, coffee, matcha, and international cuisine are drawing…

indianexpress.com - Asmita Maini - From Kilimanjaro to Mohali: The entrepreneur who bet on Punjab
From Kilimanjaro to Mohali: The entrepreneur who bet on Punjab
The Indian Express

Some entrepreneurs build companies. Others build ecosystems. For Manipal Dhariwal, founder of Netsmartz, success has never been defined only by balance sheets. It is measured by the opportunities created for others. Born in Nepanagar, Madhya…

techradar.com - Efosa Udinmwen - MeetingTV challenges Koi's controversial cybercrime claims
MeetingTV challenges Koi's controversial cybercrime claims
TechRadar

AI security report sparks lawsuit after startup denies cybercrime accusations MeetingTV challenges Koi over allegedly inaccurate automated threat analysis Missing evidence becomes central issue in cybersecurity report dispute MeetingTV has filed a…

smh.com.au - Mark Gurman - OpenAI engineer's 'LOL' moment set stage for legal light with Apple
OpenAI engineer's 'LOL' moment set stage for legal light with Apple
The Sydney Morning Herald

When iPhone engineer Chang Liu quit for a job at OpenAI's nascent hardware division, Apple Inc. says he left with more than just years of experience. According to a lawsuit filed Friday, Liu departed with three things: a company-issued MacBook he…

bluewin.ch - Phia: Bill Gates' Daughter Under Fire Over Affiliate Allegations
Phia: Bill Gates' Daughter Under Fire Over Affiliate Allegations
bluewin.ch

Phoebe Gates, a 23-year-old entrepreneur, is the youngest of Bill Gates and Melinda French Gates' three children. Phia aims to simplify online shopping. But now the startup founded by Bill Gates' daughter, Phoebe Gates, is facing criticism: The…

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