NYTIMES (Brad Plumer) - U.S. Aims to Give Cold War Plutonium to Start-Ups for Nuclear Fuel
Companies say it’s a better way to dispose of the Cold War-era material — and fix a shortage of nuclear fuel. But the plan has also faced criticism.
DAILYCALLER (Amber Duke) - Tech Bro-Funded ‘Enhanced Games’ In Las Vegas Were Total Flop
'They've got to do better than that'
NPR (Tovia Smith) - Torn by war, Israelis and Palestinians tie their fortunes together
At a time when hopes are dim for resolving the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, some Arab and Jewish entrepreneurs are partnering across the divide, hoping to prove what's possible.
NYTIMES (Brad Plumer and Ian Willms) - The Quest for Clean Hydrogen Moves Underground
The dream of clean hydrogen has tantalized energy experts for years, but producing it has been tough. Many start-ups think the answer could lie beneath our feet.
AXIOS (Joann Muller) - AI robot can change your tires in half the time
AI is coming for one of America's dirtiest jobs: changing tires . Why it matters: Demand for tire service is accelerating, in part because EV tires need more frequent replacement — just as service shops struggle to hire technicians . - Changing tires is noisy, back-breaking work. - And nobody wants to spend half their day waiting for a tire rotation. Automation is the answer, says Andy Chalofsky, a serial tire entrepreneur whose family has been in the tire business for four generations. Driving the news: His latest company, Automated Tire Inc., developed SmartBay, a robotic system that can inspect vehicles, swap tires and balance wheels with minimal human help. - Instead of relying on fixed routines, the AI-powered system adapts to…
AI is coming for one of America's dirtiest jobs: changing tires . Why it matters: Demand for tire service is accelerating, in part because EV tires need more frequent replacement — just as service shops struggle to hire technicians . - Changing tires is noisy, back-breaking work. - And nobody wants to spend half their day waiting for a tire rotation. Automation is the answer, says Andy Chalofsky, a serial tire entrepreneur whose family has been in the tire business for four generations. Driving the news: His latest company, Automated Tire Inc., developed SmartBay, a robotic system that can inspect vehicles, swap tires and balance wheels with minimal human help. - Instead of relying on fixed routines, the AI-powered system adapts to…Open
NPR (Andrea Hsu) - How AI is speeding new business creation, especially among Gen Z entrepreneurs
Entrepreneurs are turning to AI to speed the creation of new businesses, with Gen Z leading the way. That's according to a new report from the payroll software firm Gusto.
Entrepreneurs are turning to AI to speed the creation of new businesses, with Gen Z leading the way. That's according to a new report from the payroll software firm Gusto.Open
AXIOS (Jim VandeHei) - You built it with AI. Now run it with AI.
I'm offering you four specific ways to get more out of AI: better prompting , improving AI memory , starting a business using AI and running a business using AI (tonight). Congrats! You started a business using AI . Now, you've got to run it. AI can help with that, too. - The old rule: After launch, the hiring surge and spiral begins. Every hire slows the business down before it runs. - The new rule: The next generation of companies will be designed before they're staffed. You can use AI agents to execute a lot of the work. You supervise outcomes, not big teams of people, until business is rolling in. Why it matters: This could be the real jobs story of the decade — perhaps even bigger than "AI takes your job." The same technology…
I'm offering you four specific ways to get more out of AI: better prompting , improving AI memory , starting a business using AI and running a business using AI (tonight). Congrats! You started a business using AI . Now, you've got to run it. AI can help with that, too. - The old rule: After launch, the hiring surge and spiral begins. Every hire slows the business down before it runs. - The new rule: The next generation of companies will be designed before they're staffed. You can use AI agents to execute a lot of the work. You supervise outcomes, not big teams of people, until business is rolling in. Why it matters: This could be the real jobs story of the decade — perhaps even bigger than "AI takes your job." The same technology…Open
NPR (Shannon Bond) - Why OpenAI bought 'SportsCenter for Silicon Valley'
OpenAI is seeking to shape the public narrative about AI with the purchase of a niche talk show popular with Silicon Valley insiders.
OpenAI is seeking to shape the public narrative about AI with the purchase of a niche talk show popular with Silicon Valley insiders.Open
YOUTUBE (NewsNation) - Why Dr. Brady-Estevez launched her investment firm
Dr. Anna Brady-Estevez on why she launched her investment firm, American DeepTech. Watch this full episode of "Reality Check": https://youtu.be/3LzO4btKW-8 #UAP #science #technology
NYTIMES (Brad Plumer) - Clean Energy Companies Are Trying to Survive the Trump Era
Offshore wind is out. Geothermal power is in. And many climate technology start-ups are looking for ways to carry on without federal backing.