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Abstract digital landscape illustrating AI models, with some showing signs of degradation due to feedback loops and synthetic data.
Leadership & Culture

AI feedback loops are reshaping the digital landscape

A recent study revealed a troubling phenomenon: large language models (LLMs) trained on AI-generated text suffer "model collapse," their performance degrading significantly over generations, according

Amir Fakhoury·Jun 23
AI interface automatically fixing open-source code bugs and vulnerabilities on a global scale, representing OpenAI's Patch the Planet initiative.
Product & Engineering

OpenAI launches Patch the Planet to fix open-source bugs

In its first week, OpenAI's new 'Patch the Planet' initiative uncovered hundreds of bugs and generated 64 pull requests across 19 open-source projects, according to TechCrunch and The Register .

Marek Kowalski·Jun 23
What ProtectMyIT Incident Readiness and Recovery Covers Before and After a Disruption
Tech & Innovation

What ProtectMyIT Incident Readiness and Recovery Covers Before and After a Disruption

For business leaders in Northern New Jersey, understanding the full scope of a cybersecurity partner's services is critical. Many wonder if support is purely reactive, only kicking in after a disruption has already occur…

Sponsored by ProtectMyIT·Jul 22
AI robots working efficiently while human workers observe, symbolizing job displacement due to technological advancements in the tech industry.
Tech & Innovation

Oracle axes 21,000 jobs, citing AI investments and advancements

Technology sector companies announced over 38,000 job cuts in May 2026, with AI being the most common factor driving job reductions across all sectors, according to TechCrunch .

Sofia Reyes·Jun 23
Nobel laureate John Jumper transitioning from the established DeepMind to the innovative AI startup Anthropic, symbolizing a shift in AI research leadership.
Main Street & SMBs

AI Pioneer John Jumper Departs DeepMind for Anthropic

John Jumper, who shared the 2024 Nobel Prize in Chemistry for his seminal work on protein structure prediction, announced Friday he is leaving Google DeepMind to join AI startup Anthropic, according t

Amir Fakhoury·Jun 21
A robotic arm precisely processing a high-quality fish, symbolizing the intersection of technology and ethical seafood production.
Founder Playbook

Founders Fund Co-Leads $22M Round for Humane Fish Startup

At Erewhon grocery stores, 'Seremoni Grade Miso Black Cod' is sold, sourced from fish killed by a robot named Poseidon on commercial boats.

Marek Kowalski·Jun 21
Abstract digital representation of a person's memories and data being processed by AI algorithms, symbolizing a digital legacy.
Founder Playbook

Former OpenAI staff launch AI search engine for digital legacy

In 2026, former OpenAI employees launched In the Weights, a free website designed to answer a profound question: do you 'live forever in the super intelligence'?

Amir Fakhoury·Jun 21
How BoKapsys's AI-Powered Financial Management Platform Delivers for E-Commerce Businesses
Tech & Innovation

How BoKapsys's AI-Powered Financial Management Platform Delivers for E-Commerce Businesses

For e-commerce businesses, managing high volumes of transactions, tracking inventory, and maintaining accurate financial records can quickly become overwhelming. Traditional bookkeeping methods often fail to keep pace, l…

Sponsored by BoKapsys·Jul 20
Split image contrasting a fully charged Android phone with smooth video playback against a drained phone with buffering, illustrating video player performance optimization.
Main Street & SMBs

Free Video Player Performance Optimization

Independent developers report a 50% increase in user complaints about battery drain when using free video players on Android devices in the last quarter, according to Reddit r/androiddev .

Marek Kowalski·Jun 20
Aura Ink photo frame with a sustainable e-ink display showcasing a single photograph on a minimalist wooden table.
Product & Engineering

Aura Ink photo frame review: sustainable e-ink display

For $499, Aura's new Ink frame promises up to three months of battery life, but only if you're content with a single photo change per day, according to Aura Frames .

Marek Kowalski·Jun 20
Abstract representation of AI inference infrastructure with glowing data streams and a subtle rising graph, symbolizing Baseten's rapid growth and valuation.
Founder Playbook

Baseten AI Nears $1.5 Billion Funding Round for Inference Growth

In just three months, AI inference startup Baseten reportedly tripled its annualized revenue run-rate from approximately $200 million in December 2025 to roughly $600 million by March 2026.

Amir Fakhoury·Jun 19
Abstract visualization of AI integrating with server infrastructure, representing Elastic's acquisition of DeductiveAI for enhanced site reliability engineering and observability.
Founder Playbook

Elastic buys DeductiveAI for up to $85 million

DeductiveAI, an AI site reliability engineering startup, has been acquired by Elastic for up to $85 million, according to TechCrunch .

Amir Fakhoury·Jun 19
How to Add New Recurring Revenue with The POTS Box's Proven Plug-and-Play Deployment
Tech & Innovation

How to Add New Recurring Revenue with The POTS Box's Proven Plug-and-Play Deployment

Discover how The POTS Box helps channel partners generate new recurring revenue by addressing the urgent, non-optional problem of legacy copper POTS line retirement for existing clients. This plug-and-play solution capitalizes on the mandatory "copper sunset," transforming a technical headache into a predictable, long-term revenue stream.

Sponsored by The POTS Box·Jul 22
Digital illustration showing Indian users connecting via VPNs to bypass Telegram restrictions, highlighting a surge in app downloads.
Founder Playbook

India's Telegram Ban Boosts VPN Use

The day India announced restrictions on Telegram, VPN app downloads in the country surged by 49%, reaching the highest number recorded this year.

Marek Kowalski·Jun 19
Snap's new $2,195 augmented reality glasses, Specs, are showcased with a backdrop suggesting a decline in investor confidence.
Leadership & Culture

Snap AR Glasses Debut at $2,195 Amid Investor Doubts

Snap's stock plummeted over 8% in a single day after CEO Evan Spiegel unveiled its new $2,195 augmented reality glasses, Specs.

Amir Fakhoury·Jun 18
Roelof Botha, former Sequoia Capital managing partner, joins the SpaceX board of directors, overseeing the company's transition to a public entity.
Leadership & Culture

Roelof Botha Joins SpaceX Board of Directors

SpaceX, which just completed a $75 billion initial public offering (IPO) valuing it at nearly $2.

Amir Fakhoury·Jun 18
What Not to Do in Brand Building: 5 Mistakes OBI Creative Helps You Avoid
Growth & Strategy

What Not to Do in Brand Building: 5 Mistakes OBI Creative Helps You Avoid

Building a brand that resonates with customers and drives growth is a complex process filled with potential missteps. Many fast-growing brands and mid-market enterprises make avoidable brand building mistakes that underm…

Sponsored by OBI Creative·Jul 21
Close-up of an iPhone's internal circuitry being enhanced by glowing AI processors, symbolizing technological advancement and potential cost implications.
Founder Playbook

Apple's AI Push Forces iPhone Price Increases

Apple's Mac Mini compact computers saw a $200 price hike earlier this year, a stark precursor to what CEO Tim Cook warns is an 'unsustainable' situation for iPhone pricing due to soaring memory chip c

Amir Fakhoury·Jun 18
Futuristic visualization of AI seamlessly integrated into Facebook, WhatsApp, and Instagram interfaces, symbolizing enhanced user experience and communication.
Funding & Finance

Meta Integrates AI Features Across Facebook Platform

Meta just embedded advanced AI into daily digital life.

Sofia Reyes·Jun 18
A young person in the UK looking at a digital screen with a barrier, symbolizing the government's planned social media ban for under-16s.
Main Street & SMBs

UK government plans social media ban for under-16s

By spring 2027, the UK government plans to legally bar children under 16 from major social media platforms, a move that also extends to gaming livestreaming and even advanced AI chatbots.

Sofia Reyes·Jun 15
A symbolic powder keg with a lit fuse, representing AI industry layoffs and the potential for instability, with robotic and human figures in the background.
Main Street & SMBs

AI industry layoffs spark powder keg concerns as companies re-evaluate

Last month, nearly 40,000 tech workers were laid off, marking the highest single month for tech cuts in two years.

Marek Kowalski·Jun 15
Making These 5 Critical Mistakes in Your Cook County Divorce? Advice from Law Offices of Ronald Justin
Growth & Strategy

Making These 5 Critical Mistakes in Your Cook County Divorce? Advice from Law Offices of Ronald Justin

This article highlights critical financial and strategic mistakes commonly made in Cook County divorces, stressing the importance of expert legal representation to avoid long-lasting consequences. It features the Law Offices of Ronald Justin, known for their strategic approach and transparent flat-fee pricing model.

Sponsored by Law Offices of Ronald Justin·Jul 19
Abstract representation of a corrupted AI network with visible glitches and errors, symbolizing the inaccuracies in KPMG's retracted report.
Founder Playbook

KPMG retracts AI report after uncovering inaccuracies in its claims

Only five of 45 citations in KPMG's 'Redefining excellence in the age of agentic AI' report were accurate, a discovery that forced the report's withdrawal.

Marek Kowalski·Jun 14
Indian professionals strategizing around an AI network projection, symbolizing the nation's drive for technological sovereignty amidst global AI model access challenges.
Tech & Innovation

India debates AI future as Anthropic suspends models for foreign nationals

On June 12, 2026, Anthropic abruptly suspended global access to its newly released Fable 5 and Mythos 5 AI models for all foreign nationals, following a direct order from the U.

Sofia Reyes·Jun 14