Astronomer’s CEO Andy Byron has resigned following a viral incident at a Coldplay concert where he was caught on camera with the company’s Chief People Officer Kristin Cabot. The company has placed both Byron and Cabot on leave and is searching for a permanent replacement. Astronomer’s co-founder and Chief Product Officer Pete DeJoy will serve…
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The startup behind the AI coding app Cursor is expanding its enterprise offerings by acquiring top talent from AI enterprise startups. This move aims to bolster its competition with Microsoft’s GitHub Copilot and win over businesses looking to supercharge their employees with AI coding tools. Cursor has recently acquired the AI-powered customer relationship management (CRM)…
Rivian founder and CEO RJ Scaringe has transferred a portion of his ownership stake and voting power to his ex-wife as part of a newly settled divorce proceeding. This shift in ownership comes at a pivotal time for Rivian, which is redesigning its flagship vehicles and banking on the upcoming R2 SUV to grow sales….
Meta has fixed a security bug in its AI chatbot that allowed users to access and view private prompts and AI-generated responses of other users. The bug was discovered by a security researcher who was rewarded $10,000 for privately disclosing the issue. The bug was fixed in January, but the incident highlights the ongoing security…
Thinking Machines Lab, a cutting-edge AI startup founded by OpenAI’s former chief technology officer Mira Murati, has secured a massive $2 billion seed round led by Andreessen Horowitz, valuing the company at $12 billion. This significant funding will enable Thinking Machines Lab to train frontier AI models and potentially disrupt the AI landscape. The startup…
Billy McFarland, the mastermind behind the infamous Fyre Festival, has sold the rights to the brand on eBay for $245,300. The festival, which was marred by a series of catastrophic failures, including stranded guests and unappetizing food, has been a topic of conversation since 2017. McFarland, who was convicted of financial crimes and served three…
French AI startup Mistral has released Voxtral, its first open-source AI audio model, aiming to challenge the dominance of walled-off corporate systems. Voxtral offers an affordable alternative to existing solutions, with the ability to transcribe and understand multiple languages, including English, Spanish, French, and more. The model is available for free, with integration starting at…
Researchers at Stanford University have conducted a study on therapy chatbots powered by large language models, warning that they may stigmatize users with mental health conditions and respond inappropriately or even dangerously. The study found that chatbots showed increased stigma toward certain conditions, such as alcohol dependence and schizophrenia, and failed to push back in…
Perplexity, a startup, has launched its first AI-powered web browser, Comet, aiming to challenge Google Search as the primary avenue for finding information online. Comet features Perplexity’s AI search engine and Comet Assistant, an AI agent that automates routine tasks. The browser is initially available to subscribers of Perplexity’s Max plan and a small group…
Apple has released the third developer beta of iOS 26, toning down the new Liquid Glass design language introduced at WWDC 2025. The update addresses usability, accessibility, and legibility issues in various areas of the mobile operating system, including Notifications and navigation within Apple’s first-party apps. However, some users now complain that Apple has gone…