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Google just made a huge company shakeup. Here's who's gaining power.
The great Google streamlining continues.
Meet David Lieb, Y Combinator's newest secret weapon
David Lieb is stepping up as a group partner at Y Combinator. He joins a cadre of alumni coming back to shepherd in the next generation of founders.
AI has racist tendencies. Scientists and founders are trying to fix it.
AI experts unpack how racism has shaped the technology as a new class of scientists and founders challenges the status quo.
A new version of TikTok that rewards you with Amazon vouchers and gift cards for watching videos is facing a crackdown in Europe
The TikTok Lite spinoff app rewards users when they log in daily, watch videos, or like posts, sparking addiction concerns from European officials.
Tesla is playing a brutal price game of 'how low can you go' with its Chinese EV rivals
Tesla has been slashing prices for its vehicles in the Chinese, US and European markets amid declining sales.
Mark Zuckerberg did not see the GenAI wave coming. He prepared anyway.
The founder and CEO of Meta admitted in a podcast interview that he wasn't expecting to use all of the GPU's he's acquired for generative AI tools.
Ozempic influencers are angry after TikTok's crackdown on weight loss content
Ozempic influencers could soon be extinct on TikTok due to a new set of community guidelines.
The best Samsung Galaxy S24 Plus cases in 2024
The best Samsung Galaxy S24 Plus cases offer sleek designs, robust protection, and enhanced functionality.
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A TikTok ban would be a win for Mark Zuckerberg
Mark Zuckerberg is likely paying close attention to the possible ban or forced sale of TikTok. It certainly could help Meta's Reels.
Tesla lays off its new marketing team months after launching it: report
Tesla scraps its marketing team just months after it began, continuing the company's workforce reduction.
5G and Connectivity Playbook
Business Insider's 5G and Connectivity Playbook explores how one of our generation's most important tech innovations is transforming how we work, live, and connect.
The best foldable phones in 2024
The best foldable phones offer outstanding functionality, performance, and battery life to justify their expensive price tags.
Here's who could buy TikTok if parent company ByteDance has to sell its stake
TikTok could avoid being banned in the US if it can find a buyer. Here's a list of people and companies that could be likely buyers for the platform.
The best Apple Watch screen protectors in 2024
The best Apple Watch screen protectors shield models like the Series 9 and Ultra 2 against everyday wear and tear, scratches, and scrapes.
Is the US really close to banning TikTok? Yes? And, also: No.
TikTok could face a US ban unless it's sold to non-Chinese owners. But that won't happen immediately. Here's a 60-second explainer on what's next.
Saudi Arabia is desperately trying to woo bankers to pay for its futuristic desert city
Saudi Arabia hopes that bankers will shell out cash once they see the progress on its futuristic desert city, Neom, in person.
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This AI startup that helps stores catch shoplifters just bagged $1.5 million in pre-seed funding without using a pitch deck
MokSa.ai, which aims to help stores curb theft and employee fraud using AI-enabled security cameras, is gearing up for an expansion.
The $6 billion project to power 1 million NY homes with clean energy is the first of its kind
CHPE is a $6 billion project set to start powering 1 million homes with renewable energy in 2026.
The best Apple Watch in 2024
The best Apple Watch fits your budget and needs for health monitoring tools with worthwhile features.
Grindr shared the HIV status of users with ad firms, lawyers say
A UK law firm has filed a class action claim against LGBTQ+ hookup app Grindr, alleging the app shared users' HIV status with third parties.
A creator who made 5 figures in a year with a dating podcast breaks down her income from brand deals, sponsored events, and more
Ariana Nathani hosts events at New York's Soho House and Georgia Room, earning her thousands. Brands also pay her to post on TikTok and Instagram.
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Elon Musk got called an 'egotistical billionaire' by a top Australian politician in the latest beef over free speech and censorship on X
Elon Musk is facing criticism from Australian minister Tanya Plibersek over his refusal to take down content on X, formerly Twitter.
Now's the time for Elon Musk to reveal his Tesla rescue plan — if he has one
Tesla is expected to report a sharp drop in profit on Tuesday, putting more pressure on Elon Musk to find fixes for the EV maker's many problems.
Someone added a beard to a photo of Zuck. People like it so much that they want him to grow one for real.
The edited image has even drawn the attention of Mark Zuckerberg himself and his wife Priscilla Chan.
How much Amazon pays employees for Prime Video jobs
Learn what Amazon is spending for new hires as it takes on Netflix, Disney+, and others in streaming.
Saudi Arabia wants China to help fund its struggling $500 billion Neom megaproject. Investors may not be too excited.
Neom officials visited Beijing, Shanghai, and Hong Kong to court Chinese investors and shed more light on the $500 billion undertaking.
Elon Musk says he 'would know' if there are aliens out there with all the Starlink satellites he has orbiting Earth
Musk's rocket company, SpaceX operates a satellite internet system called Starlink. Musk says he hopes to send up to 42,000 satellites into space.
How America stopped caring about quality and learned to embrace 'customer satisfaction'
Why your inbox is overflowing with questionnaires asking you to rate your experience on a scale of 1 to 5
Trump's stock bust came even quicker than I expected
Trump Media's DJT stock price has plunged since its SPAC merger. And it's probably going to get worse once Trump himself can sell shares.
Medium's CEO explains how he cut over $500,000 in monthly IT spend by clamping down on unused Amazon cloud services
Medium CEO Tony Stubblebine says the company has cut its Amazon Web Services budget in half.
Elon Musk wanted Tesla to slash its headcount by 20% because its quarterly vehicle deliveries fell by that much, Bloomberg source says
Musk told Tesla staff in a memo that the company's "rapid growth" had resulted in "duplication of roles and job functions in certain areas."
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Salvador Dalí will take your call via lobster phone
The Dalí Museum in Florida recently unveiled a "Lobster Telephone" that utilizes an AI to mimic the late artist.
As most AI execs scramble for more data, Mark Zuckerberg says there's actually something more 'valuable'
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg thinks 'feedback loops,' the process of AI learning from its own outputs, are more important than new data for developing AI.
Making friends and dating as billionaire Steve Ballmer's son
Ex-Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer's son reflects on how he has navigated friendships and dating given his family background.
Insider Today: Bad times for big cities
In Sunday's edition of Insider Today, we're breaking down big cities' budget dilemmas, and Reddit's takeover of Google Search.
Don't think all Nvidians are now rich, says one engineer
Nvidia's share price has surged in recent months on the AI boom, but that doesn't mean all employees have suddenly become rich, says one worker.
The meteoric rise — and spectacular fall — of the Queen of Airbnb
She promised investors an easy windfall. Then it all came crashing down.
AI is helping Amazon send fewer small items in comically large boxes
Amazon's AI-powered Package Decision Engine helps cut down on instances of getting a small item in a huge box.
Former OpenAI leader has an easy trick for surviving AI in the workplace
Former OpenAI leader Zack Kass says human qualities like courage and wisdom will help you survive AI in the workplace. Also: Don't be an 'asshole.'
Women in states where abortion is banned rely on TikTok for advice. Now TikTok itself might be banned.
Young people seek abortion information on TikTok, a resource now threatened after lawmakers voted to force the sale of TikTok in the US or ban it.
House votes to ban TikTok in US unless Chinese owner ByteDance sells to American company
Lawmakers, citing security concerns, voted to ban TikTok in the United States unless Chinese owner ByteDance sells to an American company.
Elon Musk cancels trip to India as Tesla struggles at home
Elon Musk shared the announcement in an X post on Saturday, just three days before Tesla's Q1 earnings call.
The rise of China's Tesla killer
Chinese automaker BYD briefly eclipsed Tesla as the world's top seller of electric vehicles earlier this year.
A restaurateur learned the hard way not to mess with Lauren Sánchez
NYC restaurateur Keith McNally insulted Lauren Sánchez in an unhinged, image-attacking Instagram post. It didn't go over well.
Romance scammers are now building trust with AI-generated deepfakes. Here's how to spot them.
Americans lost at least $650 million to romance scams last year. And now with AI, they are only getting more sophisticated. Here's how to spot one.
Meta's 'Imagine' AI image generator morphs and changes as you type
Meta said its image generation will change "with every few letters typed."
The seemingly AI-generated ads for 'Civil War,' A24's most expensive film, are laughable — especially if you're from Chicago
After "Civil War" topped the box office A24 promoted the film with AI-generated art that had glaring errors, like a nonsensical depiction of Chicago.
QLED vs. OLED: Which TV display type is better?
QLED and OLED TVs both deliver excellent picture quality, but each technology has its own pros and cons. Here's what each is best for.
Tesla's layoffs week continues with recruiters the latest to lose their jobs
Former Tesla workers confirmed to BI that some recruiters were informed of the layoffs via a call Friday morning.
The best Apple Watch Ultra 2 bands in 2024
The best Apple Watch Ultra 2 bands match the watch's outdoor capabilities with rugged designs for active use.