VGW founder Laurence Escalante resigns as company begins leadership transition after criminal charges Suswati Basu VGW founder Laurence Escalante has resigned as Executive Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Virtual Gaming Worlds (VGW), ending his 16-year leadership of the company after taking a leave of absence earlier this year following criminal charges brought … Continue reading VGW founder Laurence Escalante resigns as company begins leadership transition after criminal charges
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Meta is ‘pausing’ employee tracking program after it let the whole company see sensitive data
Meta is ‘pausing’ employee tracking program after it let the whole company see sensitive data This won’t make the already-controversial AI training endeavor any more popular. By Anna Washenko June 22, 2026 PJ McDonnell/Shutterstock Meta has paused use of an AI training program that tracks its own employees’ keystrokes and mouse movements. The company has … Continue reading Meta is ‘pausing’ employee tracking program after it let the whole company see sensitive data
I’ve never had a real job. Here’s how I’m running a company anyway
June 22, 2026 I’ve never had a real job. Here’s how I’m running a company anyway BY Anushk Mittal I first heard about Silicon Valley when I was 15. I have shipped something every single day since then. Twelve years later, I’m the cofounder and CEO of Shapes, the most popular platform where you can talk … Continue reading I’ve never had a real job. Here’s how I’m running a company anyway
Xbox plans layoffs, even after Microsoft CEO said company is ‘long on gaming’
June 15, 2026 Xbox plans layoffs, even after Microsoft CEO said company is ‘long on gaming’ BY Ella Chakarian In July, Xbox may be the next brand hit with major changes to its workforce. According to Bloomberg, people familiar with Xbox’s strategy said that it is “planning major job cuts next month,” although the scale … Continue reading Xbox plans layoffs, even after Microsoft CEO said company is ‘long on gaming’
Why I designed Charlotte Tilbury Beauty as a technology company
June 15, 2026 Why I designed Charlotte Tilbury Beauty as a technology company BY Charlotte Tilbury Being at the forefront of beauty technology has been one of my brand’s greatest superpowers since day one. It has been fundamental to how we disrupted the beauty industry, allowing us to scale expertise, accelerate innovation and move at exponential … Continue reading Why I designed Charlotte Tilbury Beauty as a technology company
Conan O’Brien is hosting educational videos for an AI cybersecurity company
Conan O’Brien is hosting educational videos for an AI cybersecurity company At long last, a corporate training you might actually enjoy. By Anna Washenko June 9, 2026 Axelle/bauer-griffin/Getty Images Cybersecurity AI company Adaptive Security has partnered with famed comedian Conan O’Brien for a 15-part educational video series. These training videos will help Adaptive’s clients and … Continue reading Conan O’Brien is hosting educational videos for an AI cybersecurity company
Your company may be slow with AI, but you can’t afford to be
Experimenting with AI now gives you the advantage when everyone else tries to catch up. By Ryan Phelan Published on May 21, 2026 What can you do if you know AI could improve your marketing work, but your company is still stuck in committee about it? Start experimenting with personal projects that … Continue reading Your company may be slow with AI, but you can’t afford to be
AI might make your company faster, but at what cost?
May 18, 2026 AI might make your company faster, but at what cost? BY Monica Cepak There’s a quiet trade-off happening inside high-growth companies right now. We’re moving faster than ever, and teams are more efficient. AI is handling work that used to take hours, and asynchronous communication means decisions don’t have to wait for meetings. … Continue reading AI might make your company faster, but at what cost?
The electric scooter rental company Lime has filed for IPO
The electric scooter rental company Lime has filed for IPO By Jackson Chen May 9, 2026 Lime Lime, the micromobility company known for its electric scooters and bicycles which are dumped across city streets, has filed for an initial public offering. The rental startup, which is officially known as Neutron Holdings, filed with the Securities and … Continue reading The electric scooter rental company Lime has filed for IPO
AI company deletes the 3 million OKCupid photos it used for facial recognition training
AI company deletes the 3 million OKCupid photos it used for facial recognition training It follows a settlement with the FTC from last month. By Will Shanklin April 21, 2026 OkCupid / Wikimedia Commons We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. When online platforms violate their own privacy policies to sell your … Continue reading AI company deletes the 3 million OKCupid photos it used for facial recognition training