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12 hours ago

Why tech bros are so worried about AI having bad taste

Tech professionals emphasize the importance of 'taste' in an AI-driven world, fearing technology may diminish human judgment and creativity.

Digital life

AI's next frontier is the real world | Fortune

fromBig Think

Science

The paradox at the heart of AI progress

Business

Leaders push for a 'Manhattan Project' and public-private solutions around AI and labor | Fortune

AI could create a talent and job crisis, necessitating collaboration between public and private sectors to manage the transition effectively.

Philosophy

fromwww.theguardian.com

I'm deathly afraid': what is digital spirituality leading us toward?

Jim Pu'u's journey with AI led to profound self-discovery and spiritual insights, transforming his understanding of love and abundance.

It's not your imagination: AI seed startups are commanding higher valuations | TechCrunch

AI companies are experiencing inflated valuations and seed rounds due to high investor interest and competition.

12 hours ago

Why tech bros are so worried about AI having bad taste

Tech professionals emphasize the importance of 'taste' in an AI-driven world, fearing technology may diminish human judgment and creativity.

Digital life

AI's next frontier is the real world | Fortune

AI has transformed digital interactions, yet the physical world still relies on outdated identity verification methods.

Science

fromBig Think

The paradox at the heart of AI progress

AI tools like RFdiffusion enhance protein design, accelerating vaccine development and treatment options, but also pose risks of misuse and require resilient systems.

Business

Leaders push for a 'Manhattan Project' and public-private solutions around AI and labor | Fortune

AI could create a talent and job crisis, necessitating collaboration between public and private sectors to manage the transition effectively.

Philosophy

fromwww.theguardian.com

I'm deathly afraid': what is digital spirituality leading us toward?

Jim Pu'u's journey with AI led to profound self-discovery and spiritual insights, transforming his understanding of love and abundance.

fromThe Jerusalem Post | JPost.com

It's not your imagination: AI seed startups are commanding higher valuations | TechCrunch

AI companies are experiencing inflated valuations and seed rounds due to high investor interest and competition.

more#ai

8 hours ago

The efficiency architect: How Qi Sun is designing the next generation of human-centric AI | The Jerusalem Post

Qi Sun's DrayEasy platform exemplifies a significant advancement in logistics, merging quoting, booking, and real-time tracking into a seamless automated experience for shippers.

Business intelligence

Cryptocurrency

11 hours ago

VC Chamath Palihapitiya Warns Non-State Actors Will Leverage Quantum Computing to Attack Bitcoin's 'Honeypot'

Quantum computing poses an imminent threat to Bitcoin, with a 5 to 7-year deadline for the network to adapt or face severe consequences.

#delve

23 hours ago

Embattled startup Delve has 'parted ways' with Y Combinator | TechCrunch

Delve has lost its relationship with Y Combinator amid controversy over compliance and misleading claims.

16 hours ago

Compliance startup Delve removed from Y Combinator portfolio after anonymous whistleblower posts spark investor exodus - Silicon Canals

Delve has been removed from Y Combinator's portfolio due to serious allegations regarding its business practices and compliance misrepresentation.

23 hours ago

Embattled startup Delve has 'parted ways' with Y Combinator | TechCrunch

Delve has lost its relationship with Y Combinator amid controversy over compliance and misleading claims.

16 hours ago

Compliance startup Delve removed from Y Combinator portfolio after anonymous whistleblower posts spark investor exodus - Silicon Canals

Delve has been removed from Y Combinator's portfolio due to serious allegations regarding its business practices and compliance misrepresentation.

TechCrunch Mobility: 'A stunning lack of transparency' | TechCrunch

Waymo's remote assistance issue reflects a broader lack of transparency in the autonomous vehicle industry regarding reliance on remote staff.

Anthropic is having a moment in the private markets; SpaceX could spoil the party | TechCrunch

Demand for Anthropic shares is surging, while OpenAI shares struggle to find buyers, highlighting a complex narrative in the private securities market.

Education

8 hours ago

Meet a former VC who has a plan to prepare American students for an AI-disrupted future | Fortune

American education must adapt to prepare students for a rapidly changing workforce influenced by artificial intelligence.

Right-wing politics

fromTruthout

13 hours ago

Faith Leaders Confront Christian Nationalism With Theological Resistance

Clergy play a vital role in resistance work against authoritarianism, using their presence and faith to support communities under threat.

3 reasons OpenAI buying daily tech show TBPN for hundreds of millions isn't totally crazy | Fortune

Knowing when to sell is crucial for startup success, as demonstrated by TBPN's timely sale to OpenAI.

#artificial-intelligence

fromSan Jose Spotlight

Non-profit organizations

San Jose wants to spin off AI policy initiative - San Jose Spotlight

Business intelligence

Human-governed AI. How Fortis Solutions is building trust in intelligent infrastructure

AI is reshaping work while emphasizing the necessity of human governance and intention in technology.

fromYahoo Finance

2 Top Oversold Tech Stocks to Buy Before They Soar

Companies are investing heavily in AI infrastructure, raising concerns about long-term profitability and impacting tech stock prices.

The AI gold rush is real - but great companies don't need to mine it | Fortune

AI dominates investment conversations, but not all successful companies need to be AI-focused.

AI's $258B investment boom raises urgent questions about ROI & real impact

Investment in AI is significant, but financial returns remain uncertain and require a more deliberate approach to defining success.

The credibility economy. Why AI will redefine how value is measured

Growing unease about AI reflects deeper issues in recognizing value and expertise amidst expanding capabilities.

Non-profit organizations

fromSan Jose Spotlight

San Jose wants to spin off AI policy initiative - San Jose Spotlight

Artificial intelligence can enhance government operations, but raises concerns about data security, privacy, and workforce displacement.

Business intelligence

Human-governed AI. How Fortis Solutions is building trust in intelligent infrastructure

AI is reshaping work while emphasizing the necessity of human governance and intention in technology.

fromYahoo Finance

2 Top Oversold Tech Stocks to Buy Before They Soar

Companies are investing heavily in AI infrastructure, raising concerns about long-term profitability and impacting tech stock prices.

The AI gold rush is real - but great companies don't need to mine it | Fortune

AI dominates investment conversations, but not all successful companies need to be AI-focused.

AI's $258B investment boom raises urgent questions about ROI & real impact

Investment in AI is significant, but financial returns remain uncertain and require a more deliberate approach to defining success.

more#artificial-intelligence

The credibility economy. Why AI will redefine how value is measured

Growing unease about AI reflects deeper issues in recognizing value and expertise amidst expanding capabilities.

#ai-development

fromInfoQ

Software development

Anthropic's Designs Three-Agent Harness Supports Long-Running Full-Stack AI Development

Anthropic's multi-agent harness improves autonomous application development by dividing tasks among agents for better coherence and output quality.

fromThe Atlantic

The AI Industry Wants to Automate Itself

Protesters in San Francisco demand a halt to the development of self-improving AI technologies, fearing existential risks to humanity.

Software development

fromInfoQ

Anthropic's Designs Three-Agent Harness Supports Long-Running Full-Stack AI Development

Anthropic's multi-agent harness improves autonomous application development by dividing tasks among agents for better coherence and output quality.

fromThe Atlantic

fromThe Bootstrapped Founder

The AI Industry Wants to Automate Itself

Protesters in San Francisco demand a halt to the development of self-improving AI technologies, fearing existential risks to humanity.

I helped build Uber and Discord and now my tools help fuel billion-dollar unicorns. But Silicon Valley is losing the AI race to itself | Fortune

Silicon Valley is falling behind in innovation due to slow adaptation to social demands and a focus on preserving existing business models.

Bootstrapping

Online Community Development

Building in Public: Risks and Strategies for Founders

Radical transparency in business can lead to success, but current dynamics may pose risks that could jeopardize a company's future.

Human connection is an urgent business investment in the AI era

Digital convenience has led to increased loneliness and anxiety, highlighting the need for human connection in both personal and professional realms.

Marketing

fromInc

Is Your Company Focusing on Generative Engine Optimization?

Generative engine optimization (GEO) requires marketers to adapt strategies for AI-driven search, focusing on relevance and collaboration across PR, content, and SEO.

OMG science

$60 Million Startup Says It's Invented a New Particle to Dim the Sun

Stardust Solutions raised $60 million for solar geoengineering to combat global warming by dimming the Sun, but faces significant controversy and unknown consequences.

SoFi Can't Shake the Doubts, but Its Stock at $15 Is Crazy

SoFi Technologies' stock plummeted 51.57% despite record revenue and profitability, driven by broader fintech sector concerns and market disconnect.

Venture

Blend's post-IPO reset: CEO Nima Ghamsari bets that AI can turn it all around | Fortune

Business

SoFi Can't Shake the Doubts, but Its Stock at $15 Is Crazy

SoFi Technologies' stock plummeted 51.57% despite record revenue and profitability, driven by broader fintech sector concerns and market disconnect.

Blend's post-IPO reset: CEO Nima Ghamsari bets that AI can turn it all around | Fortune

Blend's CEO emphasizes recovery from the fintech crash, focusing on profitability after a significant decline in market cap and mortgage volumes.

Diverse teams start with diverse VCs | TechCrunch

Diverse hiring practices must be implemented from the first hire to create an inclusive company culture.

What to know about OpenAI's surprise acquisition of TBPN

OpenAI has acquired the tech podcast TBPN while ensuring its editorial independence.

fromRAIN News

Media industry

OpenAI acquires TBPN; recognizes its audience & expert team

fromDefector

Tech Media Propaganda Operation Makes It Official, Goes In-House At OpenAI | Defector

OpenAI acquired the Technology Business Programming Network for hundreds of millions, raising concerns about media independence despite its existing alignment with tech elites.

fromTNW | Investors-Funding

OpenAI has acquired the Silicon Valley talk show TBPN

OpenAI has acquired the Technology Business Programming Network, maintaining its editorial independence while integrating it into its strategy organization.

fromArs Technica

OpenAI takes on another "side quest," buys tech-focused talk show TBPN

OpenAI's acquisition of TBPN will maintain its editorial independence while enhancing marketing and communications efforts.

OpenAI's gigantic new funding round renews fears about the company's profitability and cash burn

OpenAI raised $122 billion in funding, achieving an $852 billion valuation, positioning itself for a potential IPO by 2026.

Podcast

What to know about OpenAI's surprise acquisition of TBPN

OpenAI has acquired the tech podcast TBPN while ensuring its editorial independence.

fromRAIN News

Media industry

OpenAI acquires TBPN; recognizes its audience & expert team

fromDefector

Tech Media Propaganda Operation Makes It Official, Goes In-House At OpenAI | Defector

OpenAI acquired the Technology Business Programming Network for hundreds of millions, raising concerns about media independence despite its existing alignment with tech elites.

fromTNW | Investors-Funding

OpenAI has acquired the Silicon Valley talk show TBPN

OpenAI has acquired the Technology Business Programming Network, maintaining its editorial independence while integrating it into its strategy organization.

fromArs Technica

OpenAI takes on another "side quest," buys tech-focused talk show TBPN

OpenAI's acquisition of TBPN will maintain its editorial independence while enhancing marketing and communications efforts.

OpenAI's gigantic new funding round renews fears about the company's profitability and cash burn

OpenAI raised $122 billion in funding, achieving an $852 billion valuation, positioning itself for a potential IPO by 2026.

more#openai

Relationships

fromwww.theguardian.com

I handed over my dating life to AI. I don't think she'll see me again

Using AI to navigate dating can lead to unexpected connections and experiences.

Marketing tech

fromInside Higher Ed | Higher Education News, Events and Jobs

Why are designers, engineers, and product managers in a 'three-way standoff'?

The design job market is experiencing uncertainty as demand for product managers rises, raising concerns about the impact of AI on designer roles.

Higher education

Despite Skepticism, Widespread AI Use at Cal State

The California State University system shows significant AI tool usage among students, faculty, and staff, despite some skepticism about its role in education.

Growth hacking

Tech creators are getting the star treatment at a new talent management firm

Tech creators are being prioritized by brands, with new management firms like Kernel Management emerging to support their growth and partnerships.

10 hours ago

I'm a VC who bets on AI. What keeps me up at night isn't the idea of these companies failing-quite the opposite | Fortune

AI's rapid advancement threatens the relevance of current business models, prompting a shift in venture capital investment strategies.

fromTNW | Insider

11 hours ago

Recap: Europe's top funding rounds this week (30 March - 5 April)

European ambition in technology focuses on building infrastructure layers across various sectors, including AI, quantum computing, and investment strategies.

fromElectronic Frontier Foundation

Tech Nonprofits to Feds: Don't Weaponize Procurement to Undermine AI Trust and Safety

The U.S. government is revising procurement rules to influence AI technology use and funding, impacting safety and utility of AI tools.

#technology

Education

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.

Digital life

fromPsychology Today

Press 1 to Accept the Future

The only choice left regarding technology is whether to embrace it or be left behind.

Education

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.

Digital life

fromPsychology Today

Press 1 to Accept the Future

The only choice left regarding technology is whether to embrace it or be left behind.

more#technology

fromLas Vegas Review-Journal

Las Vegas CEO goes from building a business to helping the community

Justin Woo transitioned from a successful digital marketing career to founding nonprofits and an online voting platform, impacting his local community significantly.

fromEntrepreneur

What I'm Seeing As a Startup Investor in 2026

Fundraising now requires execution proof and deep understanding of metrics, shifting from storytelling to disciplined preparation.

Cryptocurrency

Linux Foundation and Coinbase Launch x402 Foundation for AI Agents

The Linux Foundation launched the x402 Foundation to establish an open protocol for seamless internet-native payments.

Silicon Valley

Baltimore is pushing back against AI's worst excesses. What happens next could reshape American tech

Baltimore is addressing the risks of AI, exemplified by a lawsuit against xAI for generating illegal content.

Startup companies

fromNonprofit Quarterly | Civic News. Empowering Nonprofits. Advancing Justice.

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.

Non-profit organizations

AI in the Nonprofit Sector Is a Question of Governance, Not Just Technology | Nonprofit Quarterly | Civic News. Empowering Nonprofits. Advancing Justice.

Nonprofits face a critical choice in shaping AI governance or risk external control over its implementation and impact.

Psychology

AI is creating the first generation of cognitively outsourced humans

Outsourcing cognition to AI risks diminishing critical thinking and judgment, confusing ease of output with true understanding.

Marketing

fromForbes

The Great Convergence: Why The Creator Economy's Future Belongs To Those Who Unite Social, Brand, And Talent

The entertainment industry is shifting power to creators, with traditional advertising losing relevance as the creator economy rapidly expands.

Science

A Startup Has Been Quietly Pitching Cloned Human Bodies to Transfer Your Brain Into

Cloning efforts have evolved from animals to controversial human embryo models, with ambitions for brainless human clones for organ transplants.

1 hour ago

Nonprofit Research Groups Disturbed to Learn That OpenAI Has Secretly Been Funding Their Work

Frontier AI companies are engaging in morally questionable tactics to influence child safety legislation for their benefit.

How giving starts progress and leadership scales it

Volatility and accountability are transforming philanthropy, requiring leadership to drive impactful change.

fromsfist.com

Craiglist's Craig Newmark Is Inspiring Billionaires to Donate Their Fortunes Like He Is

Craig Newmark signed the Giving Pledge to donate up to $1 billion to nonprofits, encouraging other wealthy individuals to do the same.

How giving starts progress and leadership scales it

Volatility and accountability are transforming philanthropy, requiring leadership to drive impactful change.

fromsfist.com

Craiglist's Craig Newmark Is Inspiring Billionaires to Donate Their Fortunes Like He Is

Craig Newmark signed the Giving Pledge to donate up to $1 billion to nonprofits, encouraging other wealthy individuals to do the same.

Venture

Anthropic buys biotech startup Coefficient Bio in $400M deal: reports | TechCrunch

4 hours ago

Anthropic Restricts Claude Agent Access Amid AI Automation Boom in Crypto

Anthropic shifted Claude Pro and Max users to pay-as-you-go billing for third-party tools, impacting crypto developers with significant cost increases.

Anthropic ramps up its political activities with a new PAC | TechCrunch

Anthropic has established a political action committee to influence policy and regulation, contributing to both political parties during the midterms.

fromTNW | Anthropic

Anthropic blocks OpenClaw from Claude subscriptions in cost crackdown | TNW

Anthropic has restricted Claude Pro and Max subscribers from using flat-rate plans with third-party AI frameworks, shifting costs to users.

Venture

Anthropic buys biotech startup Coefficient Bio in $400M deal: reports | TechCrunch

4 hours ago

Anthropic Restricts Claude Agent Access Amid AI Automation Boom in Crypto

Anthropic shifted Claude Pro and Max users to pay-as-you-go billing for third-party tools, impacting crypto developers with significant cost increases.

Anthropic ramps up its political activities with a new PAC | TechCrunch

Anthropic has established a political action committee to influence policy and regulation, contributing to both political parties during the midterms.

fromTNW | Anthropic

Anthropic blocks OpenClaw from Claude subscriptions in cost crackdown | TNW

Anthropic has restricted Claude Pro and Max subscribers from using flat-rate plans with third-party AI frameworks, shifting costs to users.

Frugal AI wants to break the global compute hierarchy before it becomes permanent - Silicon Canals

The Soliga tribe's speech AI system exemplifies a new, decentralized approach to AI that challenges existing global tech hierarchies.

#venture-capital

fromWIRED

California Suspends Enforcement of Law Requiring VCs to Report Diversity Data

California suspended a new regulation requiring venture capital firms to report demographic data about startup founders amid public criticism.

AI was supposed to be the great equaliser - instead it produced the most concentrated investment cycle in VC history - Silicon Canals

The AI boom has concentrated global venture funding in the U.S., reversing years of diversification in tech investment.

fromWIRED

California Suspends Enforcement of Law Requiring VCs to Report Diversity Data

California suspended a new regulation requiring venture capital firms to report demographic data about startup founders amid public criticism.

AI was supposed to be the great equaliser - instead it produced the most concentrated investment cycle in VC history - Silicon Canals

The AI boom has concentrated global venture funding in the U.S., reversing years of diversification in tech investment.

3Fourteen's Pies: AI and semis are 'where the underlying strength is'

The semiconductor sector is experiencing unprecedented demand driven by AI and data center growth.

Business intelligence

Online Community Development

Wall Street Calls Snowflake a Top AI Infrastructure Pick

Benchmark rates Snowflake as a Buy with a $190 target, highlighting its role in the $500B AI Data Cloud market.

Developer communities, AI, and the future of tech leadership

A community-first approach to ecosystem development blends human connection with AI, fostering collaboration and shared learning among developers.

fromNonprofit Quarterly | Civic News. Empowering Nonprofits. Advancing Justice.

Using AI for Fundraising Still Requires Human Strategy | Nonprofit Quarterly | Civic News. Empowering Nonprofits. Advancing Justice.

AI should support strategy in nonprofit fundraising, not replace the essential human elements of trust and relationship building.

'We're having a moment' - fear and denial in Silicon Valley over social media addiction trial

Meta and YouTube were found liable for designing addictive platforms that harmed a young woman's mental health.

Meta launches new initiative to support entrepreneurship, drive AI adoption | TechCrunch

Meta is launching Meta Small Business to support entrepreneurship and drive AI adoption.

Silicon Valley

fromwww.bbc.com

'We're having a moment' - fear and denial in Silicon Valley over social media addiction trial

Meta and YouTube were found liable for designing addictive platforms that harmed a young woman's mental health.

Meta launches new initiative to support entrepreneurship, drive AI adoption | TechCrunch

Meta is launching Meta Small Business to support entrepreneurship and drive AI adoption.

The new rules of trust in an AI era

Trust in business has been renegotiated, focusing on substance over visibility.

fromSan Jose Spotlight

Silicon Valley's tech world takes center stage in state politics - San Jose Spotlight

In the 17th Congressional District, incumbent Rep. Ro Khanna is facing a challenge from tech founder Ethan Agarwal, a fellow Democrat. Agarwal is an opponent of the ballot initiative to levy a one-time, 5% wealth tax on Californians with more than $1 billion in assets.

Silicon Valley

14 hours ago

Alibaba Has a New Agentic AI Chip, Too-But Investors Don't Seem to Care

Alibaba is investing in AI technology despite stock declines, presenting potential opportunities for investors looking beyond U.S. markets.

Get ready for a wave of TBPN clones after its blockbuster OpenAI deal

OpenAI acquired the livestream talk-show startup TBPN, highlighting its significant influence on the tech industry and the rise of similar shows.

Philosophy

fromTNW | Opinion

1 month ago

Opinion: The Sacred and the Silicon Valley

Pope Leo XIV instructed priests against using artificial intelligence to write homilies, asserting that AI cannot share faith and that human spiritual presence is irreplaceable in pastoral communication.

Semianalysis CEO: Adobe faces existential threat from AI commoditization

Loyalty to Adobe is waning as users question the necessity of subscriptions amid rising competition and lower editing costs.

fromTechRepublic

AI Breakthroughs, Security Breaches, and Industry Shakeups Define the Week in Tech - TechRepublic

Tech industry faces rapid AI advancements alongside significant security vulnerabilities and human costs.

Say a Prayer for This Startup That's Replacing Its Developers With OpenClaw

OpenClaw is being used to create autonomous AI teams, raising concerns about job security for human developers.

OpenAI's COO says if you're bullish on AI, you can be bullish on legacy software too

Legacy software companies are rapidly integrating AI, countering concerns from a recent stock sell-off.

fromZDNET

The overselling of AI - and how to resist it

AI coding models succeed less than 23% of the time in real production code.

#ai-adoption

The starkly uneven reality of enterprise AI adoption

AI adoption varies significantly within and across organizations, with some teams advancing rapidly while others lag behind.

AI is splitting companies into two groups

Enterprises face varied AI adoption rates, with successful operationalization dependent on adaptable engineering teams.

The starkly uneven reality of enterprise AI adoption

AI adoption varies significantly within and across organizations, with some teams advancing rapidly while others lag behind.

AI is splitting companies into two groups

Enterprises face varied AI adoption rates, with successful operationalization dependent on adaptable engineering teams.

more#ai-adoption

fromComputerworld

AI budgets soar, ROI still elusive

CIOs are now focused on demonstrating measurable financial returns from generative AI investments.

fromEntrepreneur