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Thinking Machines Cofounder’s Office Relationship Preceded His Termination
Leaders at Mira Murati’s startup believe Barret Zoph engaged in an incident of “serious misconduct.” The details are now coming to light.
AI cloud startup Runpod hits $120M in ARR — and it started with a Reddit post
Their startup journey is a wild example of how if you build it well and the timing is lucky, they will definitely come.
California AG sends Musk’s xAI a cease-and-desist order over sexual deepfakes
The flood of AI-generated sexual imagery has spurred concern from state and congressional officials alike.
Pok Pok is a calmer way to introduce kids to screen play
TL;DR: Pok Pok is a calm, Montessori-inspired app that gives kids meaningful screen time parents can feel good about, no ads, no pressure,...
For learners who want confidence, Babbel is the way to go
TL;DR: If you’re tired of time-wasting language apps, Babbel’s lifetime plan is just $129.99 (reg. $646.20) thanks to the StackSocial code LEARN. Opens...
The Campaign to Destroy Renee Good
After an ICE agent shot and killed the Minneapolis mother, conservative media launched an all-out attack on her reputation. Her identity as a...
Today’s NYT Connections: Sports Edition Hints and Answers for Jan. 17, #481
Here are hints and the answers for the NYT Connections: Sports Edition puzzle for Jan. 17, No. 481.
Motorola’s Moto Watch Is Officially Here With Polar-Level Fitness Cred
The $150 Moto Watch is built for work and workouts alike, and will be available for preorder starting January 22.
Snowflake, Databricks challenger ClickHouse hits $15B valuation
The $400 million round was led by Dragoneer.
Google is appealing the ruling from its search antitrust case to avoid sharing data with rivals
Google has filed its appeal to the Department of Justice’s antitrust case that ended with a federal judge ruling that the company was...