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How Sequoia-backed Ethos reached the public market while rivals fell short

How Sequoia-backed Ethos reached the public market while rivals fell short

Ethos Technologies, a San Francisco-based provider of software for selling life insurance, debuted on the Nasdaq on Thursday. As one…
The AI Hype Index: Grok makes porn, and Claude Code nails your job

The AI Hype Index: Grok makes porn, and Claude Code nails your job

If you want to get a handle on all that, don’t expect any help from the AI companies—they’re turning on…
We Found Two Theaters With Sold-Out ‘Melania’ Opening Day Screenings

We Found Two Theaters With Sold-Out ‘Melania’ Opening Day Screenings

Friday is the general release of the documentary Melania, a film about President Donald Trump’s third wife and first lady…
The iPhone just had its best quarter ever

The iPhone just had its best quarter ever

Apple had a great Q1, though iPhone sales were the real standout. The company reports that its signature device had…
Guys, I don’t think Tim Cook knows how to monetize AI

Guys, I don’t think Tim Cook knows how to monetize AI

Apple exceeded expectations when it reported its quarterly earnings on Thursday, revealing that it made $143.8 billion in revenue for…
‘Uncanny Valley’: Minneapolis Misinformation, TikTok’s New Owners, and Moltbot Hype

‘Uncanny Valley’: Minneapolis Misinformation, TikTok’s New Owners, and Moltbot Hype

In today’s episode, hosts Brian Barrett and Zoë Schiffer are joined by Tim Marchman, WIRED’s director of science, politics, and…
Elon Musk’s SpaceX, Tesla, and xAI in talks to merge, according to reports

Elon Musk’s SpaceX, Tesla, and xAI in talks to merge, according to reports

Three of Elon Musk’s companies — SpaceX, xAI, and Tesla — are in play for a potential merger. While the…
Amazon is reportedly in talks to invest $50 billion in OpenAI

Amazon is reportedly in talks to invest $50 billion in OpenAI

OpenAI, a company already valued at $500 billion, has made it known that it’s on the hunt for another $100…
Microsoft won’t stop buying AI chips from Nvidia, AMD, even after launching its own, Nadella says 

Microsoft won’t stop buying AI chips from Nvidia, AMD, even after launching its own, Nadella says 

Microsoft this week deployed its first crop of its homegrown AI chips in one of its data centers, with plans…
DHS is using Google and Adobe AI to make videos

DHS is using Google and Adobe AI to make videos

In a section about “editing images, videos or other public affairs materials using AI,” it reveals for the first time…