#technology-advisors
#technology-advisors

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

The Evolving Landscape of Technology: From Innovation to Integration

Technology has revolutionized communication, industries, and healthcare, shaping modern society and influencing every aspect of life.

more#technology

5 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.

#artificial-intelligence

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.

fromSan Jose Spotlight

Non-profit organizations

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

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.

Forget the Hype. Here's How AI Is Actually Changing Business Operations

AI is transforming business operations from task automation to strategic decision intelligence.

Venture

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 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.

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.

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.

Forget the Hype. Here's How AI Is Actually Changing Business Operations

AI is transforming business operations from task automation to strategic decision intelligence.

more#artificial-intelligence

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.

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.

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.

After fighting malware for decades, this cybersecurity veteran is now hacking drones | TechCrunch

Mikko Hyppönen emphasizes the invisible nature of cybersecurity work, comparing it to Tetris where successes vanish and failures accumulate.

5 IT Mistakes That Still Catch Small Businesses Off Guard

Cybersecurity is a critical concern for SMEs, yet many underestimate the risks and only seek help after incidents occur.

Privacy technologies

fromEngadget

2 weeks ago

Tech companies are teaming up to combat scammers

Major tech companies signed the Online Services Accord Against Scams to implement unified fraud detection, security features, and verification measures across platforms while encouraging information sharing with law enforcement.

fromSecurityWeek

Cybersecurity M&A Roundup: 38 Deals Announced in March 2026

Thirty-eight cybersecurity-related M&A deals were announced in March 2026, including significant acquisitions by Airbus, AppViewX, Cellebrite, and Databricks.

After fighting malware for decades, this cybersecurity veteran is now hacking drones | TechCrunch

Mikko Hyppönen emphasizes the invisible nature of cybersecurity work, comparing it to Tetris where successes vanish and failures accumulate.

5 IT Mistakes That Still Catch Small Businesses Off Guard

Cybersecurity is a critical concern for SMEs, yet many underestimate the risks and only seek help after incidents occur.

Privacy technologies

fromEngadget

2 weeks ago

Tech companies are teaming up to combat scammers

fromSecurityWeek

Cybersecurity M&A Roundup: 38 Deals Announced in March 2026

Thirty-eight cybersecurity-related M&A deals were announced in March 2026, including significant acquisitions by Airbus, AppViewX, Cellebrite, and Databricks.

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.

Relationships

fromSilicon Canals

10 hours ago

The dark side of the side hustle - Silicon Canals

Side hustles can lead to personal and emotional costs that are often overlooked, impacting relationships and health.

Growth hacking

Why Most Founders Get Their First Marketing Hire Wrong

Founders should prioritize hiring for revenue impact over visibility in early marketing roles.

Science

fromSilicon Canals

18 hours ago

SpaceX, Amazon, and Google want orbital data centers - four engineering barriers reveal who really benefits - Silicon Canals

Orbital data centers will concentrate AI infrastructure power among a few dominant companies, limiting access for smaller competitors and national regulators.

12 hours ago

Intel's Panther Lake Chip is Seriously Impressive. It's Time to Buy the Stock

Intel's stock has surged nearly 130% under CEO Lip-Bu Tan, signaling a potential comeback in the chip industry.

Silicon Valley

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.

11 hours ago

Amazon's $200 Billion AI Spending Spree Is Lighting the Fuse for Explosive Growth

Amazon's $200 billion capital expenditure plan is a strategic investment fueling AWS growth and positioning the company for future expansion.

#ai

16 hours ago

Digital life

AI's next frontier is the real world | Fortune

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21 hours ago

Software development

What Is Hermes Agent? Nous Research's Self-Improving AI Explained

fromTheregister

Artificial intelligence

Netflix, Meta, IBM speakers discuss AI and their workdays

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.

Google CEO Sundar Pichai says we're just a decade away from a new normal of extraterrestrial data centers | Fortune

Google plans to build AI data centers in space to harness solar energy more efficiently.

Meta's AI push is reshaping how work gets done inside the company

Meta is prioritizing AI tools to enhance productivity and efficiency among its employees, impacting job roles and company structure.

Digital life

16 hours ago

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.

Software development

fromnews.bitcoin.com

21 hours ago

What Is Hermes Agent? Nous Research's Self-Improving AI Explained

Nous Research's Hermes Agent addresses Openclaw's memory issue by providing persistent memory and automated skill adaptation.

fromTheregister

Netflix, Meta, IBM speakers discuss AI and their workdays

Optimal AI results require significant preparatory work and multiple agents to manage tasks effectively.

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.

Google CEO Sundar Pichai says we're just a decade away from a new normal of extraterrestrial data centers | Fortune

Google plans to build AI data centers in space to harness solar energy more efficiently.

Intellectual property law

Meta's AI push is reshaping how work gets done inside the company

Meta is prioritizing AI tools to enhance productivity and efficiency among its employees, impacting job roles and company structure.

more#ai

fromNextgov.com

Tech bills of the week: Limiting adversaries' access to US tech; and boosting cyber apprenticeships

New legislation aims to strengthen U.S. export controls on sensitive technologies to prevent adversaries from exploiting them for economic gain.

Marketing tech

fromFast Company

fromThe Bootstrapped Founder

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.

Bootstrapping

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.

AI Startups Are Battling for Fresh Tech Talent, Offering Up to $400,000 Salaries and Big Bonus Packages to New Grads

AI startups are raising base salaries to attract top talent, with median pay for software engineers now at $200,000.

Social media marketing

fromInc

fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

AI Flooded the Feed. Now, the Smartest Companies Are Moving Offline

In-person brand activations are becoming essential as digital content saturation increases, making physical presence a scarce and valuable marketing channel.

London startup

For London's fintech and SaaS firms, digital risk is no longer theoretical - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Reputation is a critical business variable for fintech and SaaS companies, impacting partnerships, regulations, and revenue.

DevOps

fromComputerWeekly.com

Arm works with IBM to deliver flexibility on mainframe | Computer Weekly

IBM and Arm are collaborating to create dual-architecture hardware for enterprise AI and data-intensive workloads.

Gadgets

fromgizmodo.com

The Best Gadgets of March 2026

Apple launched the $600 MacBook Neo, which received positive reviews despite some tradeoffs in features and specifications.

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.

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.

Here's Why Palantir Is Winning Everywhere, Except in the Stock Market

Palantir's stock has declined over 28% despite strong earnings, as the market has become desensitized to its performance.

#openai

fromRAIN News

Media industry

OpenAI acquires TBPN; recognizes its audience & expert team

14 hours ago

AI Is Killing Microsoft

OpenAI shifts focus to enterprise and coding, abandoning less profitable projects to mitigate financial losses.

Media industry

The OpenAI/TBPN deal is a shocker that makes sense

Artificial intelligence

Sam Altman Opens Up About Telling CEO of Disney That It Had All Been Smoke and Mirrors

fromRAIN News

Media industry

OpenAI acquires TBPN; recognizes its audience & expert team

14 hours ago

AI Is Killing Microsoft

OpenAI shifts focus to enterprise and coding, abandoning less profitable projects to mitigate financial losses.

The OpenAI/TBPN deal is a shocker that makes sense

OpenAI acquired TBPN, a tech-business talk show, shifting its focus towards media despite previous project cancellations.

Sam Altman Opens Up About Telling CEO of Disney That It Had All Been Smoke and Mirrors

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman confirmed Disney's understanding of the decision to shut down the Sora AI video generator app, despite the disappointment it caused.

more#openai

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.

#meta

Meta Superintelligence Labs is quietly building a hardware team

Meta is expanding its AI efforts by building a dedicated hardware team and hiring Rui Xu to lead it for AI-powered devices.

European startups

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

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

22 hours ago

Meta paused its work with AI training startup Mercor after a data breach

Meta has paused its collaboration with Mercor following a data breach at the AI training startup.

Meta Superintelligence Labs is quietly building a hardware team

Meta is expanding its AI efforts by building a dedicated hardware team and hiring Rui Xu to lead it for AI-powered devices.

European startups

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

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

22 hours ago

Meta paused its work with AI training startup Mercor after a data breach

Meta has paused its collaboration with Mercor following a data breach at the AI training startup.

From Streaming To AI: Agency Leaders' Next Big Media Bets

Streaming platform consolidation is reshaping agency strategies, emphasizing precision and adaptability in targeting consumer attention.

Diverse teams start with diverse VCs | TechCrunch

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

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.

Bootstrapping

3 Financial Habits Every Expat Startup Founder Should Adopt Now

US expat founders must manage both US and foreign tax obligations from the start.

Digital life

What Fast-Moving Digital Industries Teach Us About Business Agility

Fast-moving industries exemplify business agility by rapidly adapting to trends and customer needs, a practice all businesses should adopt.

Silicon Valley

Forget free lunch and nap pods: AI startups are luring workers with soaring salaries-some recent computer science grads are making over $300,000 | Fortune

Startups are offering unprecedented salaries, with median base offers reaching $200,000, driven by competition for AI talent.

Why Marvell's Breakout Deserves Investors' Attention

Marvell stock shows potential for long-term growth following Nvidia's $2 billion investment, despite short-term market fluctuations.

fromSecuritymagazine

AI Startup Mercor, Which Works With Open AI and Anthropic, Confirms Data Breach

Four terabytes of data have reportedly been stolen, including database records and source code. Allegedly stolen data has been published on a leak site, containing Slack information, internal ticketing data, and videos of conversations between Mercor's AI systems and contractors.

Information security

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.

Software development

fromAnswer.AI

3 weeks ago

So where are all the AI apps? - Answer.AI

Skeptics question the productivity claims of AI tools due to a lack of significant new software creation post-ChatGPT release.

#microsoft

fromThe Verge

Marketing tech

Microsoft's new 'superintelligence' game plan is all about business

Microsoft's Mustafa Suleyman focuses on achieving superintelligence to enhance business productivity through AI advancements.

Microsoft vs Meta: Both AI Stocks Have Been Hit Hard, But One Is a Better Buy Now

Microsoft focuses on enterprise AI infrastructure while Meta invests heavily in consumer AI and advertising.

Marketing tech

fromThe Verge

Microsoft's new 'superintelligence' game plan is all about business

Microsoft's Mustafa Suleyman focuses on achieving superintelligence to enhance business productivity through AI advancements.

Microsoft vs Meta: Both AI Stocks Have Been Hit Hard, But One Is a Better Buy Now

Microsoft focuses on enterprise AI infrastructure while Meta invests heavily in consumer AI and advertising.

more#microsoft

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.

Exclusive: Treeline raises $25 million in Andreessen Horowitz-led funding to streamline IT services with AI | Fortune

Treeline aims to revolutionize corporate IT with an AI-driven operating system, reducing reliance on traditional managed service providers.

Oracle: The $500 Billion Backlog vs. the $125 Billion Debt

Oracle's stock has plummeted 58% despite record revenue growth, raising concerns over its financial stability and workforce reductions.

Oracle Slashes Thousands of Jobs While Doubling Down on AI Expansion

Oracle is cutting thousands of jobs to address investor concerns over its AI data center spending and overextension in the market.

Oracle: The $500 Billion Backlog vs. the $125 Billion Debt

Oracle's stock has plummeted 58% despite record revenue growth, raising concerns over its financial stability and workforce reductions.

Oracle Slashes Thousands of Jobs While Doubling Down on AI Expansion

Oracle is cutting thousands of jobs to address investor concerns over its AI data center spending and overextension in the market.

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.

fromSilicon Canals

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.

more#venture-capital

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.

Marketing tech

fromMarTech

As AI does more of the work, are we building the right leaders? | MarTech

AI is transforming marketing analysis but may obscure foundational issues that affect decision-making.

Silicon Valley

fromBig Think

The 5-step algorithm that's transforming legacy companies

The Algorithm emphasizes speed and simplicity to achieve exponential growth in companies like Tesla and General Motors.

#generative-ai

Growth hacking

How AI is helping solo founders make their first hires

fromForbes

Small Businesses Are Drowning In AI Slop. One Document Stops It

Over half of small businesses use generative AI, but 94% struggle to see measurable benefits due to lack of brand foundation.

fromComputerworld

AI budgets soar, ROI still elusive

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

Growth hacking

How AI is helping solo founders make their first hires

Generative AI has enabled Katherine Pomerantz to create structured workflows, facilitating her first hires and scaling her business effectively.

fromForbes

Small Businesses Are Drowning In AI Slop. One Document Stops It

Over half of small businesses use generative AI, but 94% struggle to see measurable benefits due to lack of brand foundation.

fromComputerworld

AI budgets soar, ROI still elusive

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

more#generative-ai

Best AI Strategy Consulting Firms for Enterprise Companies in 2026

AI strategy consulting is essential for enterprises to align AI efforts with real operations and overcome fragmentation by 2026.

As a VC, I Can Predict a Startup's Success in Minutes - And It Comes Down to 3 Traits (Not the Deck)

Founders who demonstrate clarity, context, and chemistry can effectively navigate chaos and drive business growth.

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.

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.

Startup funding shatters all records in Q1 | TechCrunch

Global startup investment reached $297 billion in Q1 2026, driven by four record-breaking deals, significantly surpassing previous funding levels.

fromSecurityWeek

Censys Raises $70 Million for Internet Intelligence Platform

Censys raised $70 million in funding to enhance its internet intelligence platform and support global expansion.

6 days ago

Here is what 3 AI startup CEOs say they're looking for when deciding to hire a candidate

AI startup CEOs prioritize adaptability and genuine excitement about technology over traditional qualifications when hiring.

fromwww.morningstar.com

Communication Services: Alphabet and Meta's Moats Remain Despite Escalating AI Investments

Alphabet and Meta maintain strong positions despite AI investment risks, with ad revenue growth expected to continue due to improved targeting and user engagement.

This 1 Tech Stock is Worth Buying Hand-Over-Fist, Even in This Environment

Arm Holdings is positioned to thrive due to a critical mismatch in tech components, particularly in battery efficiency and capacity.

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.

The 'death of SaaS' could be the best thing to ever happen to SaaS M&A | Fortune

Enterprise SaaS M&A reached $83.7 billion in Q4 2025, marking the largest year since 2021 despite concerns over the SaaSpocalypse.

How Dell reinvented itself as an AI-server powerhouse - and what its CFO is building next | Fortune

Dell Technologies has shifted focus to AI infrastructure, recording significant growth in AI server orders and rethinking finance operations with AI agents.

#ai-models

fromTNW | Apps

Artificial intelligence

Microsoft launches three in-house AI models in direct challenge to OpenAI

Microsoft has launched three in-house AI models that compete directly with OpenAI, marking a significant shift in its AI strategy.

AI Upgrades, Security Breaches, and Industry Shifts Define This Week in Tech - TechRepublic

The tech industry's rapid advancement in AI tools brings significant privacy and security risks alongside innovation.

fromTNW | Apps

Microsoft launches three in-house AI models in direct challenge to OpenAI

Microsoft has launched three in-house AI models that compete directly with OpenAI, marking a significant shift in its AI strategy.

fromHarvard Business Review

AI Upgrades, Security Breaches, and Industry Shifts Define This Week in Tech - TechRepublic

The tech industry's rapid advancement in AI tools brings significant privacy and security risks alongside innovation.

more#ai-models

#ai-adoption

Artificial intelligence

Strategy Summit 2026: Who's Going to Succeed with AI?

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.

fromHarvard Business Review

Strategy Summit 2026: Who's Going to Succeed with AI?

Successful AI adopters distinguish themselves through culture, addressing the productivity gap created by AI.

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

#ai-integration

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.

fromTechzine Global

1 month ago

Artificial intelligence

AI is forcing software companies to fundamentally reposition themselves

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.

fromTechzine Global

1 month ago

Artificial intelligence

AI is forcing software companies to fundamentally reposition themselves

more#ai-integration

Why the Indiscriminate Carnage in Software Might Be a Once-in-a-Decade Gift for Tech Bulls

Market volatility affects stock prices, particularly in SaaS companies, amid rising oil prices and the impact of AI on the workforce.

fromZDNET