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I'm a writer who left LA for an AI startup in San Francisco. It was like stepping into a whole new world.
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…
I traded San Francisco's startup scene for a quieter life in Buenos Aires. It's helped me build a family.
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…
A Chip Off the Old Block: Bloomberg Claims Startup Co-Founded by Bill Gates' Daughter Cheats on Sales Credit
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…
AI Startup Revenue Growth Hits Record Pace in 2026 - Memeburn
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…
Why America still invents the future
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…
D4D Hackathon lays foundation for defense AI ecosystem in APAC
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…
Qianhai to anchor Shenzhen-HK bilateral strengths, says expert
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…
Christopher Nolan Unloads on AI Slop
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…
Revolutionary French AI to Spare Thousands from Intense Breast Cancer Treatments
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…
'Almost unlimited': Execs says AI demand remains strong even as enterprises move to 'valuemaxxing'
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…
Pampanga's weekend pop-up markets are one big food crawl
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…
From Kilimanjaro to Mohali: The entrepreneur who bet on Punjab
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…
MeetingTV challenges Koi's controversial cybercrime claims
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…
OpenAI engineer's 'LOL' moment set stage for legal light with Apple
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…
Phia: Bill Gates' Daughter Under Fire Over Affiliate Allegations
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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